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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 raceLisa Maisano is a Maryland native who has lived in Carroll County for 18 years and is raising her three children in Sykesville public schools. She brings an engineering background and a problem-solving mindset to her candidacy for Carroll County Board of Education, emphasizing practical solutions and detailed understanding. Her campaign was catalyzed by challenges facing the school system, leading her to found the Carroll Education Coalition to advocate for resources and transparency. She has served as PTA President and Scout leader, and she partners with Julie Walsh on a bipartisan slate focused on education excellence. Maisano stresses listening to all perspectives and working collaboratively with parents, educators, and community members.
Sources: Campaign website
I am a Maryland native, and my husband and I have called Carroll County home for the past 18 years. We are raising our three children in Sykesville, where they attend public schools. As an engineer, I bring a natural problem-solving mindset and a commitment to understanding the details to everything I do.
Source: maisano4carroll.com
Adequate Resources and Staffing
Ensure the school system has the budget and staffing necessary to fulfill its mission of educating children, resisting cuts that hollow out classrooms and programs.
“My highest priority is that the school system has the budget and staffing necessary to fulfill its mission of educating our children.”
Capital Investment in Schools
Work with county leaders to secure long-term capital investment for modern, safe, and well-maintained school facilities.
“The Board of Education and the County Commissioners must work collaboratively to develop and commit to a realistic, long-term plan for capital projects in our schools.”
Striving for Excellence
Support teachers, listen to parents, and make thoughtful decisions that keep students at the center to build on CCPS’s strong foundation.
“Striving for excellence means always asking how we can do better for our students. This requires supporting teachers, listening to parents, and making thoughtful decisions that keep students at the center.”
A Baltimore Sun article notes that Carroll County Board of Education candidates Julie Walsh and Lisa Maisano testified about funding challenges. The Carroll Media Center candidate profile highlights her engineering background and leadership roles, noting that all six candidates advanced to the general election. No controversies or endorsements are reported in the provided sources.
“I believe members of the Board of Education must be strong and effective advocates for our school system, actively working with county leaders to secure the resources necessary to provide an excellent education for our students.”
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