Joanna Bache Tobin Board of Education District 6

03/18/2026

A note to my constituents. Unfortunately I am unable to attend today's Board of Education meeting as I am away on business travel. I will watch the full proceedings when I am able.

03/03/2026

Come out on Friday, May 1st to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Annapolis Elementary School!

Join us on May 1st to celebrate our 130th Year Celebration!

02/22/2026

What a wonderful show! Got to see these incredible students perform last night. Shake off your winter blues and come on out to the matinee this afternoon or another performance next weekend!

02/05/2026

Thrilled to attend the annual AACPS State of the Schools with the Education Foundation this morning and hear these fabulous student panelists!

01/21/2026

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Section 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.

The meeting will be conducted virtually.

The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.

The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.

01/10/2026

I will be unable to attend the upcoming meeting due to a long scheduled family trip. Please make sure to read the news release regarding proposed changes to the graduation requirements. And I appreciate the understanding of my constituents as I take this important time with my family.

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on changes in its policy regarding graduation requirements for students at its next meeting, set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. For complete information, including proposed changes in the administrative regulation regarding graduation requirements, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2625723.

01/05/2026

The second public hearing on the FY2027 budget is scheduled for 6 PM on this coming Thursday, January 8th in the Board room at the AACPS central offices on Riva Road. Please follow the link below to sign up to testify and plan to attend. If you can't attend, please share your ideas and concerns about the budget with me at [email protected]. Please make your voices heard!

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has opened a link for those wishing to testify virtually at the second of its two public hearings on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets. For information on both hearings as well as avenues to sign up to deliver testimony, go to AACPS' News Release page at
https://www.aacps.org/article/2616536.

12/12/2025

One of the most important meetings of the Board of Education coming up this next Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30 PM. Dr. Bedell will present his FY27 budget proposal. The staff will also present the Long Range Facilities Plan. Please see the press release below for additional details on how to attend or watch, as well as public hearings on the FY27 scheduled in January!

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will present his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating an...

11/08/2025

Getting ready for a terrific conference! Many thanks to the AACPS families who have come out on a Saturday morning to learn more about engaging with their students' educational journeys.

10/24/2025

So thrilled to be partnering with the City of Annapolis, Alderman Brooks Schandelmeier , and the Marine Trade Association to build a job pathway to this thriving industry for our students!

Had a great meeting with Dr Bedel, Joanna Bache Tobin Board of Education District 6 & the Marine Trades Association of Maryland to plan how to connect Anne Arundel students into Annapolis’ Maritime apprenticeship program.

Lookout Newport, Annapolis is THE LEADER leader in creating good jobs in the maritime industry.

10/11/2025

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive new additional information regarding Phase 2 of the comprehensive redistricting process and consider revisions to the current school year calendar at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

At the meeting, the Board will also receive an update on the minimum school funding requirements contained in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the work Anne Arundel County Public Schools is doing to meet those requirements.

For more information on the meeting, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2477523.

09/27/2025

Congratulations to AACPS Teacher of the Year Jacqueline Sanderson for being recognized as a finalist at the Maryland State Department of Education's Teacher of the Year Gala last night! You make all of AACPS so proud!!!