LWV Candidate Forum for the Board of Education || 10/06/2026

The League of Women Voters candidate forum for the Queen Anne’s County Board of Education, broadcast by QAC TV on October 6, 2026, featured candidates for the at-large and District 1 seats. Candidates discussed student achievement, class sizes, teacher recruitment and retention, student support and behavior, family engagement, and educator input into district policies. They differed on virtual learning, classroom technology restrictions, school uniforms, and how the board should oversee the administration. They also discussed possible approaches to AI in school operations and instruction, including developing guidance for responsible use.

Budget and facilities were recurring issues, but no contract awards, bids, vendor selections, procurement actions, or spending votes were identified. Candidates disputed the district’s financial record and priorities: one cited past overspending in the millions and a request for about $9 million to restore 19 positions, while another criticized the approximately $20 million Board of Education building amid school repair needs and students learning in trailers. A candidate also cited having secured about $15 million in grants through past school-related work. These were forum statements rather than actions taken at the meeting.