Linda Warren, the District 4 representative on the Charles County Board of Education, has resigned effective Aug. 1, 2025, due to personal circumstances requiring her to move outside the district. Maryland law mandates that board members live in the county commissioner district they represent, prompting Warren’s decision to step down. The Charles County Board of Education received her resignation last week and must now appoint a replacement within 90 days, as required by state law.
Warren, who began her term in November 2022, described her time on the board as deeply fulfilling. “Serving on this Board has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional and personal life. I have been continually inspired by the dedication, compassion, and resilience of my fellow Board members, our educators, staff, and most importantly, the students we are privileged to support,” she said.
The Charles County Board of Education will outline its plan to fill the vacancy at its Aug. 12, 2025, meeting. State law requires the appointee to be a District 4 resident, a registered Charles County voter, and independent of the board’s authority. The selection process must be transparent, with public interviews, a published applicant list two weeks prior, and livestreamed sessions posted online. Details will be available on the Charles County Public Schools website.
Board Chairperson Yonelle Moore Lee, Esq., representing District 4, expressed appreciation for Warren’s contributions. “On behalf of the Board, it has been a pleasure to serve alongside Ms. Warren. She and I ran together, and both represent District 4. Most of us joined the Board in 2022, and that experience created a special bond, one rooted in our shared commitment to our over 28,000 students and our community as a whole. Ms. Warren’s passion for education and previous experience as an educator guided every decision she made,” Moore Lee said.
Superintendent Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D., echoed this sentiment, highlighting Warren’s dedication. “It was an honor working with someone such as Ms. Warren, who, with a background in education, understands the importance of a quality education for every child. Her dedication to the academic and personal success of children in Charles County is admirable,” Navarro said.
Residents are advocating for an open appointment process. Pascale Small, a District 4 community member, emphasized this on Facebook: “District 4 deserves continued representation, and the process to appoint a new board member must be urgent, transparent, and community-driven. We’re calling on the Charles County Board of Education and local leaders to ensure this is an open and democratic appointment process with input from District 4 residents.”
The Charles County Board of Education oversees a school system serving over 28,000 students. Warren’s departure, extending her term to November 2026, necessitates swift action to ensure District 4’s representation. The board’s commitment to transparency will guide the appointment, with updates posted on the Charles County Public Schools website.