CALL TO ACTION
UPDATE:
At their December 9 business meeting, the WCBOE did NOT elect Guessford to any leadership position. Mr. Darrell Evans was elected President and Dr. April Zentmeyer was elected Vice-President.
The board has not taken any action or made any statement condemning Mr. Guessford's bigoted Facebook posts.
At their December 9 business meeting, the WCBOE did NOT elect Guessford to any leadership position. Mr. Darrell Evans was elected President and Dr. April Zentmeyer was elected Vice-President.
The board has not taken any action or made any statement condemning Mr. Guessford's bigoted Facebook posts.
Read the Herald-Mail article:
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The BOE will be electing officers at their 12/9/25 meeting. BOE members must NOT elect Michael Guessford to be president or vice president. Email the BOE now!
Demand removal of Michael Guessford from WCPS Board of Education
Sign the petition... Attend the next BOE meeting... Speak during public comment... Write to the BOE...
NOTE: At the reorganization meeting, public comment may occur AFTER the vote has been taken, so be prepared to thank them for doing the right thing or admonish them for giving Guessford a leadership role.
BOE Vice-President Guessford's questionable Facebook posts:
VISIT HIS FACEBOOK PAGENote: Most offensive posts have been scrubbed.
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From the petition:On October 9, 2025, the Herald Mail published an article about an upcoming "Open House" by a local Islamic Center. This event was meant to foster community understanding and dialogue, offering insight into Islamic culture and traditions. However, the initiative faced unexpected backlash when Michael Guessford, a member of the Washington County Public Schools Board of Education, commented on the related Facebook post with the phrase, "We need to protest."
As a leader and influencer within our education system, Mr. Guessford's stance is deeply concerning and casts a shadow over the principles of inclusion and respect that we strive to instill in our schools. It is unacceptable for someone in a position of educational authority to incite discord and promote a narrative of division, particularly through expressions that may lead to hate or xenophobia. Educational leaders should embody exemplary values that promote harmony, understanding, and respect for all communities. Mr. Guessford's actions contradict these values and undermine the trust placed in the Board of Education to guide our children towards becoming empathetic and informed citizens. His comments do not reflect the ethos of our diverse community in Maryland, nor do they serve the interests of the educational environment we are committed to maintaining. It is imperative that members of the Board of Education uphold standards of conduct that model equity, inclusion, and acceptance. This petition calls for the immediate resignation or removal of Michael Guessford from his role within the Board of Education. We must ensure that our educational leaders are champions of unity, community, and constructive dialogue. Join us in demanding accountability and support the call for change to secure an inclusive and respectful future for our students and community. Please sign this petition to make your voice heard and advocate for a leadership that reflects our community's values. 
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Don't stand back and stand by. This is the time to stand up and speak out.
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