Jess Douglass for FCPS Board of Education

“I believe in the power of public schools to provide universal access to education, and to promote social equality.”

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“Media Center specialists are essential in elementary schools. Behavioral Support specialists are essential in special education classrooms… I urge the county council to recognize that these unmet needs are actually essential and provide funding beyond the Board of Education's request so that FCPS can main these critical positions.”

Jess addresses the Budget Committee to advocate for the restoration of funding for Media Center and Behavioral Health Specialists. March 12. 2026.

Endorsements

  • Diane Fink - "Jess Douglass is exactly who we need on the Board of Education. Her fierce support of the students and respect for the teachers and support staff are the right formula for success."

  • Dave Schmidt - "Those that seek to keep truth and life-saving knowledge from our children will find an immovable force standing in their way when we elect Jess Douglass."

  • Jack Dale - ""If you are looking for a school board member who well represents the aspirations of our Frederick Community look no further than Jess Douglass."

  • Karl Bickel - "A quality education for today’s children will determine what the future holds for all of us. I proudly endorse Jessica Douglas, educator and mother, for Frederick County’s Board of Education!"

  • Jerry Donald - "Jess will out work, out gun, out fight to win, and she will win resoundingly. She will work harder than everone else to win this election and to serve on the Board for FCPS."

  • Karen Simpson - "Let's support this long-time community advocate in her race for Board of Education."

  • Jan Gardner - "Jess has a long standing interest in public education. Leadership is about being brave enough to create the change we want to see. Jess demonstrates this again and again."

  • Reverend Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel - “Jess cares deeply for the health and safety of the citizens, particularly the children, of Frederick County. I admire her ability to communicate difficult topics with clarity and conviction."

  • Doug Gansler “Jess is the right choice for Frederick County Board of Education. As a gun violence prevention expert, she can be trusted to keep students and staff safe at school. As a mom and a teacher, she can be trusted to put kids first.”

  • Navian Scarlett - "Jess Douglass is an impeccable candidate for the Frederick County Board of Education as a parent, educator and advocate. She is passionate about the education and safety of students"

  • Danielle Veith - "Support this badass grassroots powerhouse!"

  • Kai Hagen - ""Jess has my wholehearted and enthusiastic support! I've known Jess for a good while now and I know she will be an outsanding member of the Frederick County Board of Education."

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