On July 3,2024, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced his appointments of Emily C. Ames-Messinger, Dr. Stefan L. Lallinger, and Ashiah S. Parker to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

These appointments fill three vacancies on the Board. Additionally, the Mayor announced that he would be reappointing Khalilah Slater-Harrington and Andrew Coy to their currently held positions on the board. The new appointees were sworn-in at a ceremony at Baltimore City Hall. 

Board of School Commissioners

The Board of School Commissioners is responsible for both raising the level of academic achievement of the 78,000 students enrolled in Baltimore City Public Schools, and for improving the management and administration of the public school system.

Mayor Scott's appointment of new School Board Commissioners is key to realizing his commitment to strengthen the City's partnership with City Schools and prioritize Baltimore's young people by investing in their future.