Board of Education Vacancy– Board Vacancy Notice

Board of Education

Prince George’s County is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Board of Education following the resignation of District 2 member, Jonathan Briggs, effective June 26, 2026. 

The District 2 School Board member represents communities in the north-central portion of Prince George's County, including College Park, Greenbelt, Berwyn Heights, Riverdale Park, Riverdale, New Carrollton, and surrounding neighborhoods.

About PGCPS:

Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), one of the nation's 18th largest school districts, has 200 schools and centers, more than 130,000 students and nearly 20,000 employees. The school system serves a diverse student population from urban, suburban and rural communities located in the Washington, DC suburbs. PGCPS is nationally recognized for college and career-readiness programs that provide students with unique learning opportunities, including dual enrollment and language immersion.
 

The Board of Education works to advance student achievement through community engagement, sound policy governance, accountability and fiscal responsibility. The school system's highest priority is to prepare students to meet the demands of college and careers PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS .

Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The individual selected will complete the remainder of the current term, ending December 2026.

Applicant Criteria:

In accordance with State Law, applicants must: 

• Be a registered voter of Prince George's County.
• Be a resident of School Board – District 2. 
• Not hold another office of profit in Prince George's County Government.

Applicants should be prepared to provide documentation verifying residency and voter registration. Individuals under consideration by the County Executive must also be able to successfully complete a criminal background investigation.

Application Information:

To be considered, applicants must submit the following:

• A one-page statement of interest.
• A current résumé. 

Application materials should be submitted electronically to:

CEX-Appointments@co.pg.md.us no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

The individual selected for appointment will be required to complete and file a Financial Disclosure Statement in accordance with State and local requirements.