The c is dysfunctional, observers say. It has a history of disagreement, and recent conflicts there have stymied decisions for the schools system of 131,000 students: Board meetings have been canceled, three members have resigned in the past three months and business leaders in the county have rallied in demand of intervention from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R).
The reason, Prince George’s officials and community members believe, is the school board’s hybrid nature. It is made up of nine elected members and four appointed ones, which include the chair and vice chair, and the two blocs are often opposed.
Now, legislation working through the Maryland General Assembly could reshape the panel to become fully elected by 2024. The bill would also allow board members to vote for a board chair and vice chair beginning in December of this year. And it initiates a separate work group that would evaluate how school members are trained and how they’re paid before an elected board comes into effect.
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