Prince George's County Board of Education District 4 Choose 1
DUTIES: The BOE shares its responsibilities with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to establish and oversee educational policies; to make decisions on educational, facility, and financial matters; and to appraise the educational and administrative management of the public school system. The CEO implements public school policies and programs. The BOE may not contradict management and oversight of fiscal affairs except by a 2/3 vote of the BOE. The purpose of the Board is two-fold: to raise the academic achievement of students and the level of engagement of parents, students, and community. The BOE consists of 9 elected members, 3 members appointed by the County Executive, 1 member by the County Council, and 1 student member.SALARY:$18,000 + $7,000 reimbursementTERM: 4 years; no term limitsHOW ELECTED: By popular vote within one of nine districts. Districts 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8 are elected during Presidential elections; Districts 2, 3, 6, and 9, during Gubernatorial elections. BOE races are non-partisan and all registered voters may vote in both Primary and General elections. The top two vote getters in each race advance to the General election; uncontested races (only one or two candidates) do not appear on the primary election ballot.
Biographical Information
Campaign Email
shayla.stafford1@gmail.com
Campaign Facebook
http://facebook.com/shaylaadams-staffordforboardofeducation
Campaign Mailing Address
9207 Rice Avenue
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Lanham, MD 20706
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Lanham, MD 20706
QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience prepare you for the duties of this office?
Shayla Adams- Stafford is the CEO/ Founder of AdaptiveX, a professional development and software company that focuses on culturally responsive teaching and learning through the lens of racial equity. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Shayla served as a National Board Certified Teacher and coach for over 10 years and has been recognized by the White House for her achievements in Project Based Learning. Shayla is also the CEO and Founder of RemixEducation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
PARENTAL INPUT: How would you address concerns about specific books or instructional materials in the schools.
I would emphasize that our school system allows parents to opt out of certain materials based on their beliefs. I also support our school system having inclusive curricular materials that are reflective of our diverse community.
TEEN MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS: What programs or policies, if any, do you propose or support to help our schools address the ongoing concerns around student mental health?
I just recently helped to pass a Mental Health training budget amendment and I also have led the charge on revitalizing our school based health clinics. Both initiatives will support in providing students and their families mental health resources when they need it most.
OPPORTUNITY GAP: How would you ensure that all students have equitable access to resources, challenging courses, and effective teachers and administrators?
Led initiative for Equity Learning Hubs. I collaborated with the administration to design a program which supported some of the district's most vulnerable students at the height of the pandemic with in-person instructional support. The program passed unanimously and has supported over 1,300 students. In it's first year, 57% of participants having gains in Mathematics & 53% having gains in ELA . The program will now be expanded county-wide as a Saturday school in an effort to close gaps.
SCHOOL LEADERS: What strategies would you support to attract and retain effective teachers and administrators?
I have supported teacher retention initiatives and budget amendments that expand the school system's capacity for hiring qualified teachers. For example, an initiative to provide conditional teachers with more support. I have put forward budget amendments to lessen the administrative load on specifically our Special Education teachers so they can spend more time focusing on students. I also support the expansion of innovative instructional models such as PBL to provide teachers with autonomy.