Vice Chair Resigns From Baltimore County School Board

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The vice chair of the Baltimore County School Board announced her resignation Thursday. Chery Pasteur's resignation is effective immediately, the school district said.

Pasteur, who represents District 2 and was elected to the school board in 2018, recently announced her candidacy for the House of Delegates seat in District 11A. State law prohibits a person from serving on the Board of Education while pursuing an elected or appointed office for a political party or the local, state or federal government.

“I am thankful for my time on the Board of Education and the opportunity to serve the students and staff of BCPS,” Pasteur said in a news release. “I have grown tremendously in this role, and I look forward to continuing my work and advocacy on behalf of the children of Baltimore County.”

Board Chair Julie Henn and CPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams thanked Pasteur for her service and praised her tireless advocacy and commitment to Team BCPS.

“With close to four decades of experience as an educator in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, Ms. Pasteur's knowledge and professional expertise will allow her to serve as an informed voice representing the needs of BCPS in Annapolis," Henn said. "The Board is grateful for Pasteur's time and talents, which she shared so generously, and we wish her the very best in her next pursuits."

“Ms. Pasteur is a fierce advocate for BCPS students, staff, and families, and I am grateful for her service and leadership,” Williams said. “Her deep knowledge of the system and commitment to educational excellence has made a tremendous impact on this school system."

The Board of Education said it will share information on the process for filling Pasteur’s seat in the coming weeks.