Maryland's Largest School District
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The following individuals have been appointed to serve on the Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026.
The Montgomery County Board of Education (“Board”) invites eligible students to apply for the Student Advisory Committee on Communication and Community Engagement (“Committee”), which serves in an advisory capacity and does not hold decision-making authority. The Committee helps strengthen Montgomery County Public Schools’ and the Board’s communication and engagement with the community on key district priorities.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the Committee will focus on the upcoming elementary boundary study and the development of a comprehensive communication and engagement plan for MCPS and the Board of Education. Members will work closely with district leaders and provide valuable student perspectives on issues affecting the school community.
The Committee convenes at least four times annually, with additional meetings scheduled as needed. Members serve as volunteers for one-year terms. Natalie Zimmerman serves as the Committee’s standing Board representative.
Students interested in contributing their voice and helping shape communication and community engagement efforts across MCPS are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an MCPS school and be students in good standing.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
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District 2 Board Member Natalie Zimmerman serves as Chair of the Advisory Committee, and the Co-Chair will be elected at the next Advisory Committee meeting.
The following individuals have been appointed to serve on the Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026.
On December 5, 2024 the Board of Education established a citizens advisory committee on communication and engagement. The Board sees an opportunity to strengthen community connections by creating a standing advisory committee focused on communications and engagement. Each year, the committee will address one key topic aimed at improving communication and engagement. This replaces the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Committee established in 2019. The new advisory committee will include community members, allowing them to play an active role in the process. The vice president will serve as the Board's representative on the committee.
To establish a policy on committees designed to advise the Board of Education on specific issues
Citizen advisory committees are required by the Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article §4-112, to ensure that local school boards will be informed by a variety of opinions from citizens and staff when considering specific issues, activities, and programs.
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