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Board of Education Member · Howard 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 raceMark E. Covington is an educator and community leader running for the Howard County Board of Education. He describes himself as a dedicated community builder focused on the future of students and schools within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Covington's platform emphasizes creating a culture of excellence and success while ensuring that all students, teachers, and administrators feel safe and supported. He has actively engaged with the community through candidate forums, budget presentations, and local events like HoCo PRIDE. Covington advocates for fighting for the specific needs of schools to help every child reach their fullest potential.
It is my priority to fight for the needs of our schools and ensure every student, teacher, faculty, administrator, and HCPSS family feels safe, supported, and seen in our school system.
It is up to us to create a culture that fosters excellence and success in Howard County and uplift every child to reach their fullest potential.
I thoroughly enjoyed hearing from candidates for The County Council as they shared their thoughts on our future. I especially loved the opportunity to respond to questions from CDC members regarding my platform on the future of HCPSS.
With your continued support we will work together to make sure every student [succeeds].
School Culture and Safety
Ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all members of the school system.
“It is my priority to fight for the needs of our schools and ensure every student, teacher, faculty, administrator, and HCPSS family feels safe, supported, and seen in our school system.”
Student Achievement
Fostering excellence to help students reach their maximum potential.
“It is up to us to create a culture that fosters excellence and success in Howard County and uplift every child to reach their fullest potential.”
Fiscal Oversight
Engaging with school budget presentations and discussions on the future of HCPSS funding.
“Thank you @area_inc2020 for a great presentation on school budget.”
While no independent news articles were provided, the candidate has publicly announced receiving endorsements from the Howard County Educators Association (HCEA) and the Columbia Democratic Club (CDC). These organizations have expressed support for his candidacy for the Board of Education.
“It is my priority to fight for the needs of our schools and ensure every student, teacher, faculty, administrator, and HCPSS family feels safe, supported, and seen in our school system.”
Source“Thank you @area_inc2020 for a great presentation on school budget.”
Source“uplift every child to reach their fullest potential.”
Source“It is up to us to create a culture that fosters excellence and success in Howard County”
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