The Howard County Association of Student Councils is a proud supporter of the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) election process. Each year, one student represents the student voice as a member on the Board of Education. Unlike other Maryland jurisdictions, the HCPSS grants the SMOB full status as a board member and can vote on all issues except issues pertaining to budget, personnel, or other restricted matters.

Ready Policy 2010 governing student representation in HCPSS.

Check out this FAQ for more information on what it means to be SMOB.

James Obasiolu is Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2024-2025 school year. He can be reached through email (student_member@hcpss.org), Twitter (@HoCoSMOB) and Instagram (@hocosmob).