Queen Anne's County Board of Education District 2
ABOUT THE OFFICE: The board consists of five members (one representative from each of the four commissioner districts and one member at large). The board is responsible for determining the mission and vision for the school system and adopting goals to help achieve that vision. The board shall adopt policies consistent with these goals and shall regularly review such policies and the progress towards attainment of these goals. The board shall also advocate for adequate funding for the school system and shall direct the expenditure of resources to best fulfill the goals.TERM: Four years with no term limitsSALARY: $3500/year (Board president $4,000)
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Mathew Drayer
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Richard "Dick" Smith
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QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience prepare you for the duties of this office, and what qualifies you to make decisions about curriculum?
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION: How can the schools prepare students for employment?
SCHOOL SAFETY: How will you address school safety issues?
PARTNERSHIPS: How can the schools partner with businesses and community organizations to improve education?
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: How will you involve the community in supporting education, especially with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
OTHER PRIORITIES: What other issues are priorities for you?
My educational background entails a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s degree in accounting. I worked on several government contracts preparing the budget and the allotment of funds for various contract tasks. I developed curriculum for multiple courses, that I taught to government employees and our nations military.
The QACPS already has a solid CTE program. The schools may further expound on this program by gaining a better understanding where the economy and work force needs are shifting. With this understanding, the schools can tailor future CTE programs to those shifts. The students also must be informed of the CTE programs, so they can better understand and participate in them.
School safety is a concern for both the students and the faculty. This doesn’t only include the safety from outside threats, but also from incidents happening within. There is a need to expound on the current anti-bullying and anti-harassment programs while holding those individuals accountable.
Community involvement is one of the foundations to educating our youth. Combining local businesses with the QACPS CTE and other school programs, allows students to gain knowledge from individuals directly working in these key fields of the work force.
Education, opportunity, and extracurricular activities are for everyone, and QACPS should support this in every facet of operation.
In an education system, transparency and communication should be a priority to the parents and individuals paying taxes, while holding all the school faculty and administration accountable.
In answer to your questions, I would say look at my record. If anyone would have questions, please contact me.
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