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Board of Education Member · District 7 · 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 raceStacy McNish is a nonprofit professional running for Baltimore County Board of Education Member in District 7 as a nonpartisan candidate. She describes herself as a mom, advocate, and community-minded problem solver who has worked closely with individuals with mental and developmental disabilities throughout her career. Her background includes helping families access essential services like SNAP, Medicaid, housing assistance, and energy support while supporting children's stability and education needs. A community member encouraged her to run for office, believing her steady, thoughtful approach would serve the schools well. She emphasizes that every child deserves a safe, supportive learning environment with educators who feel valued and equipped, clear communication between home and school, and access to mental health supports.
Sources: Campaign website
"Hi, I'm Stacy — a mom, advocate, and community‑minded problem solver."
"I didn't enter this race because of a single issue. A community member I respect encouraged me to consider running, believing my steady, thoughtful approach would serve our schools well."
"My goal is simple: to bring clarity, steadiness, and a community‑centered perspective to the Board of Education so our students can thrive."
"I believe every child deserves: a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment educators who feel valued and equipped clear communication between home and school access to mental health and developmental supports"
Source: stacymcnish.com
Supporting Educators
Ensuring teachers have tools, respect, and stability with focus on professional development, safe workloads, and elevated voices in decision-making around curriculum and school climate
“Our educators deserve the tools, respect, and stability they need to help students succeed. I'm committed to strengthening communication, ensuring classrooms have what they need, and supporting policies that help teachers focus on teaching.”
Strong Schools
Improving building conditions, consistent staffing, student supports including mental health resources, safe welcoming environments, and transparency around operations and budgeting
“Every child deserves a safe, stable, well-run school. I will work to improve building conditions, support consistent staffing, and promote clear, student-focused decision-making that keeps our schools stable and effective”
Family Partnership
Improving communication between schools and families, increasing transparency around policies, expanding parent involvement opportunities, ensuring families feel heard and valued
“Families want to be heard, respected, and included. I'm committed to improving communication, increasing transparency, and strengthening the partnership between schools and families so every student has the support they need to thrive.”
Ballotpedia lists Stacy McNish as a nonpartisan candidate running for Baltimore County Public Schools District 7 in the June 23, 2026 primary election against incumbent Rod McMillion. The Maryland State Board of Elections website confirms she is an active candidate who filed for the position. Patch identifies her as one of two candidates looking to serve Perry Hall residents on the Board of Education in District 7.
“I believe every child deserves: a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment educators who feel valued and equipped clear communication between home and school access to mental health and developmental supports”
Source“Those experiences shaped my belief that strong schools are at the heart of strong communities. I want our schools to stay focused on learning, stability, and student well‑being.”
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