Student Member Of The Board Takes The Helm

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The new student member of the board elected to serve the Howard County Public School System this upcoming school year hails from River Hill High School.

Mark Li ran against Long Reach High School student Gavin Falcon in the April 29 election, which was conducted by the Howard County Association of Student Councils via Canvas and was open to all HCPSS middle and high school students.

Li emphasized accessibility, equity and diversity in his campaign. He also identified eliminating mid-term and final exams, improving transportation, expanding mental health and athletic training support for students, and enhancing opportunities for student voices to be heard, according to the school district.