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Board of Education Member · District 2 · Baltimore 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 raceJane E. Lichter is a career educator with 37 years of experience in Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) and is the current District 2 representative on the Board of Education. She began her career as a special educator at several elementary schools before serving as a language arts resource teacher. Lichter has also served as the Chair of the Baltimore County Board of Education. Throughout her tenure, she has emphasized a commitment to student achievement and the importance of maintaining focus on the educational needs of the community. She currently resides in Pikesville, Maryland.
Sources: Campaign website
Jane Lichter is a career educator and current member of the BCPS Board of Education for District 2.
Jane Lichter is a career educator, having spent 37 years working in Baltimore County Public Schools. She started her career as a special educator at Essex, Sparks, and Milbrook elementary schools before becoming a language arts resource teacher.
Source: bcps.org
Student Achievement
Lichter emphasizes that the board's primary goal must remain focused on the academic success and achievement of students.
“Our shared goal must remain centered on student achievement.”
Administrative Stability
As Board Chair, she has worked to resolve controversies surrounding leadership to maintain focus on district goals.
“The Baltimore County school board seems to be putting the questions over where the superintendent lives to bed.”
As Board Chair, Lichter defended Superintendent Myriam Rogers following an Inspector General report regarding residency requirements, stating that Rogers had provided factual clarifications to the board. Lichter noted that board leadership had approved a verbal extension for the Superintendent's move due to logistical issues. She has publicly expressed confidence in the administration's investment in Baltimore County and urged a focus on student achievement.