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Board of Education Member · Carroll County · 2026 Primary
Members of the Board of Education oversee the local public school system by setting educational policies, approving the annual operating budget, and hiring the superintendent. They make key decisions on matters such as student curriculum, school boundaries, and the maintenance of school facilities. This office is important because its members determine how tax dollars are spent to support student learning and the overall quality of schools in the community.
View all candidates in this raceCleveland Christopher Friday is a public servant running for the Carroll County Board of Education to ensure every student has access to a strong education, supportive teachers, and safe schools. He currently serves as the warden of the Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown after holding several leadership roles over a 28-year career, including Commissioner of Pretrial Detention and Services. A resident of Carroll County for 18 years with four children who have attended local schools, Friday emphasizes that strong schools build strong communities. He is committed to supporting students, empowering teachers, and working with parents to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.
Sources: Campaign website
"ensure every student has access to a strong education, supportive teachers, and safe schools."
"Education should challenge students academically while also supporting their growth, creativity, and well-being."
"Cleveland believes educators deserve the resources, respect, and support they need to help students succeed in the classroom."
"Cleveland believes taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability. School resources should be used responsibly to support students, teachers, and educational programs."
"Strong schools require strong partnerships. Cleveland believes the Board of Education should listen to parents, teachers, and students when making decisions that affect Carroll County schools."
Source: clevelandfridayforcarroll.org
Supporting Teachers
Cleveland believes educators deserve the resources, respect, and support they need to help students succeed in the classroom.
“"Cleveland believes educators deserve the resources, respect, and support they need to help students succeed in the classroom."”
Strong Academic Standards
Every student deserves a challenging and meaningful education that prepares them for college, careers, and the future.
“"Strong academic standards Every student deserves a challenging and meaningful education... prepare students for college, careers, and the future."”
Safe and Supportive Schools
Students learn best in environments where they feel safe and supported with policies promoting well-being.
“"Safe and Supportive Schools Students learn best in environments where they feel safe and supported. Cleveland is committed to policies that promote student well-being and positive learning environments."”
Responsible Use of School Funding
Cleveland believes taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability regarding how school resources are used.
“"Responsible Use of School Funding Cleveland believes taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability. School resources should be used responsibly to support students, teachers, and educational programs."”
Community Collaboration
The Board of Education should listen to parents, teachers, and students when making decisions that affect Carroll County schools.
“"Community Collaboration Strong schools require strong partnerships... Cleveland believes the Board of Education should listen to parents, teachers, and students when making decisions that affect Carroll County schools."”
External coverage from the Carroll County Times confirms Friday's filing for the school board candidacy in February 2026. The article identifies him as a corrections services professional currently serving as the warden of the Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown. It notes his background includes a career dedicated to public safety and justice programs prior to this role.
“"ensure every student has access to a strong education, supportive teachers, and safe schools."”
Source“"Cleveland believes taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability. School resources should be used responsibly to support students, teachers, and educational programs."”
Source“"Safe and Supportive Schools Students learn best in environments where they feel safe and supported."”
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