Committees:
Standing Committees
MABE Awards | 2025 - 2026 | Chair: Mary Washington
The Distinguished School Board Service Award is the Association’s highest honor. Inspired by the legacy of MABE’s first full‑time executive director, Charles W. Willis, this annual award recognizes exceptional service and impact at both the local and state levels. One honoree is selected each year. MABE Awards Committee Policies and Procedures
Requests for nominations are sent to member boards in January, nominations close in April, and the committee meets in May to determine a recipient.
Budget | 2025 - 2026 | Chair: Karen Yoho
Each year, this committee proposes to the Board of Directors a balanced annual budget and establishes a dues structure adequate to support it. The committee, chaired by the treasurer, consists of one member from each member board and meets 1-2 times during the year to accomplish their work. MABE Budget Committee Policies and Procedures
Conference Program | 2025 – 2026 | Co-Chairs: Pat Dorsey and Carol Mueller
This committee establishes the program, selects the speakers, and determines the program schedule for the annual conference. The committee meets approximately six times throughout the year and provides assistance during the conference. MABE Conference Program Committee Policies and Procedures
Educational Equity | 2025 - 2026 | Co-Chair: Jacquelin McCoy; Co-Chair: Grace Rivera Oven In recognition of the growing achievement and opportunity gaps in our state, this committee was established to provide a forum for local boards of education to examine and discuss the issue of educational equity as it relates to student opportunity, learning, and instruction in Maryland public schools.
Federal Advocacy | 2025 – 2026 | Chair: Jamila Smith
This committee meets throughout the year to discuss pending issues and coordinate meetings on Capitol Hill. The committee is comprised of board members appointed to represent the association in communicating NSBA and MABE positions to Maryland’s federal delegation, including our two U.S. Senators and eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives. In addition, MABE representatives attend the annual Advocacy Institute in Washington DC, and participate in the “Day on the Hill” congressional office visits.
Legislative | 2025 – 2026 | Chair: Jennifer Swickard Mallo; Vice-Chair: Rodney Glotfelty
This committee holds monthly meetings to guide the association’s lobbying activities in Annapolis and invites policy and legislative leaders to exchange ideas. MABE’s Director of Governmental Relations, in coordination with MABE leadership, conducts direct lobbying activities including written and oral testimony before the general assembly. MABE Legislative Committee Policies and Procedures
Nominating | 2025 – 2026 | Chair: Karin Bailey
This committee is comprised of board members and chaired by the immediate past president. Nominations for the board of directors are requested from member boards and then forwarded to the committee for their consideration. After deliberation, the committee submits a proposed slate of officers and board of directors members to the general membership for their consideration at the annual business meeting. MABE Nominating Committee Policies and Procedures
Policies & Procedures | 2025 – 2026 | Chair: Yonelle Moore Lee; Vice Chair: Jon Andes
This committee formulates the rules and expectations for how MABE committees function. Policies and Procedures for the MABE Policy & Procedures Committee
Resolutions | 2025 – 2026 | Chair: Joanna Bache Tobin
This committee reviews, edits, and forwards, with or without recommendation, all resolutions, and beliefs and policies submitted by member boards of education in accordance with the bylaws. The committee meets once prior to the annual business meeting. MABE Resolutions Committee Policies and Procedures