Maryland School Boards Coalition
MEET YOUR STATE CHAIRMAN
Steve Whisler
Steve Whisler is the Vice President of the Carroll County Board of Education and has been a strong advocate for parents, students, and educators. Steve is prepared to lead the Maryland School Boards Coalition (MDSBC) with experience and dedication to support new and current members. As Chairman of the Board’s Legislative Affairs Committee, he has played a crucial role in shaping education policy, ensuring accountability in school district budgets, and representing Maryland’s 9th-largest district before state policymakers.
MoreKNOW YOUR ROLE ACCORDING TO STATE LAW
Date: 1776
Article or Title: Article VIII: Sections 1-3
Blaine Amendment Language: None
Statutes or Code: Sections 1-26
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JOIN YOUR STATE CHAPTER
Becoming a member provides access to events, professional development opportunities, mentorship, and collaboration with fellow members both within your state and nationwide. As an elected school board official, you will have the opportunity to vote on advocacy priorities that will shape our collective efforts, addressing specific state issues and needs. This initiative solidifies the principles of a bottom-up approach to government decision-making, emphasizing citizen involvement and local participation while prioritizing community needs and individual empowerment over centralized control.
Upcoming National Events
The 2026 calibration meeting will prioritize establishing clear goals and actionable plans to ensure our success. We recognize that a goal without a plan is destined for failure. The NSBC leadership will establish measurable goals to manage the necessary transition as we confidently advance into 2026.
UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
Join us for the Ready, Set, Lead – School Board Candidate and Leadership Workshop in Rockville, Maryland.
The regional leadership meeting will occur on the first Wednesday of every month, bringing together state leadership from the northeast region.
Join us for Part 2 of the Ready, Set, Lead – School Board Leadership Workshop in Rockville, Maryland.
The regional leadership meeting will occur on the first Wednesday of every month, bringing together state leadership from the northeast region.
