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Garrett County to solicit applicants to fill Board of Education vacancy; deadline Aug. 15
Summary
Following a resignation, commissioners announced they will accept letters of interest to fill an at-large Garrett County Board of Education seat through Aug. 15, with interviews planned and a target to present a candidate at the September board meeting.
Garrett County commissioners announced they will accept letters of interest and credentials to fill an at-large vacancy on the Garrett County Board of Education after the resignation of a member.
County staff read a press release during the meeting noting the resignation of "Mr. Matthew TreeSize" from the Garrett County Board of Education. Pursuant to the Maryland Education Code, the Board of County Commissioners will appoint a qualified individual to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualifies. The transcript states the unexpired term ends in December 2028.
The county will solicit letters of interest and personal credentials to the board via the county administrator, Kevin G. Knoll, at the county address or by email to boardcandidate@garrettcountymd.gov; all documents must be received by 3 p.m. on August 15 (as read in the transcript). The board said it will conduct interviews and aims to have a candidate ready to be set at the September Board of Education public meeting.
An audience member asked about eligibility requirements. A staff member responding said, “You have to be 18 years of age or older and live in Garrett County.” The transcript identifies the seat as an at-large position; staff explained the board comprises five members, three of whom represent districts and two who serve at large.
The announcement will be circulated in a county newspaper, the transcript notes, and the county indicated the notice will appear in print the following Thursday. The transcript does not include the full text of the press release or the name of the person who read it (the recording credits the county staff present). The county administrator is listed as the recipient for application materials in the transcript.
