Board of School Commissioners
Board Information
| Name | Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners |
| Function | The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners is responsible for ensuring excellence in education for every student at every level. The Board does this by focusing on quality instruction, managing systems efficiently and sustaining a culture of excellence. |
| Composition | Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners |
| City Council Approval | No |
| Legal Authority | Education Article of the Code of Public General Laws of Maryland § 3-108.1 |
| Liaison/Chief of Policy and Partnerships Name | Tenesha Moore, Janelle Penney & Dr. Jennifer Judkins |
| Liaison/Chief of Policy and Partnerships Phone | 443-642-4095 / 410-916-8283 |
| Liaison/Chief of Policy and Partnerships Email | tmoore02@bcps.k12.md.us & janelle.penney@baltimorecity.gov & jajudkins@bcps.k12.md.us |
| Website | https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/schoolboard |
Membership
| Member Name | Term Started | Term Expires | Appointed By |
| Robert Salley (Board Chair) | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2026* | Appointed by the Mayor |
| Ashiah Parker (Vice Chair) | 7/1/2024 | 6/30/2027* | Appointed by the Mayor |
| Emily Ames-Messinger | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2026 | Appointed by the Mayor |
| Andrew Coy | 7/1/2024 | 6/30/2027* | Appointed by the Mayor |
| Larry Carlton Simmons Jr. | 7/1/2025 | 6/30/2028* | Appointed by the Mayor |
| Dr. Stefan Redding-Lallinger | 7/1/2022 | 6/30/2025 | Appointed by the Mayor |
| Khalilah Slater Harrington | 7/1/2024 | 6/30/2027* | Appointed by the Mayor |
| Mujahid Muhammad | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2026* | Appointed by the Mayor |
| Vacant | 7/1/2025 | 6/30/2028* | |
| Zayra Chicas-Guzman | 7/1/2025 | 6/30/2025 | Elected-At Large from City School students in grades 6-12 |
| Kwame’ Jamal Kenyatta-Bey | 11/2022 | 11/2026 | Elected-At Large |
| Ashley Esposito | 11/2022 | 11/2026 | Elected-At Large |
* - Member is eligible for reappointment.
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