The Commission shall consist of at least one Alderman or Alderwoman from the City Council and one resident from each of the eight Wards of the City and an additional four at-large members who reside in the Annapolis cluster schools as defined by Anne Arundel County Public Schools and possess a demonstrated interest or expertise in education. Such residents and at-large members shall include public
and private educators at any level of education, active members of parent/student/teacher organizations, student advocates, and active members of organized groups demonstrating a strong interest in education. Additional volunteer (non-sworn) members shall be encouraged to attend and participate in the Commission's meetings. All members, Aldermen and Alderwomen, and residents, of the Education Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The chair shall be appointed by the Mayor. The term of the Alderman/Alderwoman or Aldermen/Alderwomen shall be identical with his or her term of office. Each resident member shall serve for a term of up to three years, or until the member's successor is appointed and qualified, commencing on the first day of July; the Mayor shall set the initial terms so that the term of no more than one-third of the members expires each year. The Commission shall meet monthly and special meetings may be called by the chair. No fewer than two working days' notice shall be given prior to each meeting. A written agenda shall be prepared for each meeting. Revisions may be made only by unanimous consent of the members present. Action of the Commission shall be by majority vote of the members present. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All policy, program, and administrative actions taken by the Commission shall have the concurrence of a majority vote of the membership. The purpose of the Education Commission shall be to make recommendations to the Anne Arundel County Board of Education and the Superintendent and to the State Board of Education concerning the Annapolis School feeder system, serve as the primary liaison between City and the County Board of Education and elected officials, and work with other governmental, private, and non-governmental organizations to obtain educational opportunities, resources and facilities for the citizens of Annapolis. The Education Commission shall hold public hearings and otherwise solicit public input on initiatives being considered by or that should be considered by the County Board of Education. The Commission shall make recommendations to the County Board of Education concerning educational needs of Annapolis. At least semi-annually, or as is necessary to accomplish specific goals, the Commission shall report to the City Council on activities and accomplishments of the Commission and routinely offer for City Council consideration various recommendations for improving education in the City of Annapolis. A liaison chosen by the chair shall routinely attend County Board of Education meetings. At least annually, the Commission shall report to the City Council on activities and accomplishments of the Commission and recommendations for City Council. Current Members
Vacant, Ward 1
Jayme Weaver, Ward 2
Enid Collison-Lee, Ward 3
Kayla Simone Golder, Ward 4
India Ochs, Chair, Ward 5
Cori Mackall, Ward 6
Laura Graham Booth, Vice-Chair, Ward 7
Jessica Pachler, Ward 8
Lillie Odessa Ellis, at large
Kenneth Starkes, at large
Grace Mathews, at large
Janet Norman, at large
Sheila Finlayson, Alderperson
