South River Cluster CAC Representative Faces Trial

The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) representative for South River High announced her plan to resign from her day job as a Prince George’s County school system employee just five days before classes begin, according to The Washington Post.

Synthia J. Shilling, the CAC representative for South River High, faces a trial later this month on a charge of leaving the scene of a car accident, The Post reported. Shilling previously served as the head of human resources for Prince George’s County’s school system.

Shilling was along with several others to provide input and advise the county Board of Education on key issues surrounding diversity and education in the county. She currently still holds the position as the secondary representative for the South River cluster.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) spokesman Bob Mosier said he has not heard anything from Shilling or any plan to resign from her CAC position.

Shilling’s resignation from Prince George's County is set to be effective on Aug. 15 prior to her court date, which won't be her first since working as a Prince George's County school system employee.

The Post reported that Shilling was fined more than $400 four years ago for second-degree assault of a Maryland state trooper.

To read more about Shilling’s resignation and the circumstances surrounding it, head over to The Washington Post.