The Associated Student Congress of Baltimore City (ASCBC) is Baltimore’s elected student government and the Student Commissioner is the student who sits on the School Board. Students who are elected to these roles carry the honor and responsibility of representing over 70,000 students across Baltimore City Schools in district-level decision-making. ASCBC also serves as the coalition for all Student Government Associations across Baltimore City Schools, and its General Assembly meetings and Committees are a vital part of student leadership development. All 6-12th grade students can vote for their elected student representatives annually.
Student Commissioner: Taylor Fraling-Taylor (Western High School), Zion Parran (Baltimore City College), Cortly Witherspoon (Bard Early College)
ASCBC President: Gerome Brooks Jr. (Frederick Douglass High School), Khizra Ehsan (Baltimore Polytehnic Institute)
ASCBC Vice President: Benjamin Grimaldi (Baltimore Polytechnic Institute), James Smith (Baltimore Design School)
ASCBC Middle School Executive: Josué Reyes (Leith Walk EMS)
ASCBC Treasurer: Taron Taylor (Patternson High School)
ASCBC Secretary: Aleena Naveed (Baltimore Polytehnic Institute), Elizabeth Ibosiola (Leith Walk EMS), Zaina Shah (Baltimore Polytechnic Institute)
ASCBC Diversity Chair: Amir Matthews-El (Leith Walk EMS), Mmesoma Ezeh (Leith Walk EMS)
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March 9th – April 6th | ASCBC & Student Commissioner Application Window
April 7th – 9th | Mandatory Candidate Review and Contract
April 16th | ASCBC General Assembly & Nominating Convention
April 23rd | Candidate Announcement
May 4th – May 22nd | Official Campaign Period
May 14th | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Meet the Candidates Town Hall @ Youth Impact Jam (MRI Studios)
May 18th – May 21st | Districtwide Student Voting Window
May 27th | Election Results Announced
ASCBC coordinates the Student Commissioner and ASCBC Election in accordance with the Election Protocol developed jointly by ASCBC and the Board of School Commissioners.
To ensure a fair and unbiased election, ASCBC's stipulate that an Elections Committee will administer the election. According to ASCBC's Bylaws, Article IV, Section 8:
Elections Committee:
The Chairperson of the Elections Committee may not be a candidate for any elected ASCBC officer position. The Chairperson of the Elections Committee shall be appointed by a majority vote of the committee members.
Individuals serving on the Elections Committee shall not seek office in any section of the elections for which they are presiding nor shall they support and/or endorse any candidate or slate of candidates on any platform at any time.
Membership:
The membership of the Elections Committee shall consist of:
At least three members of the General Assembly, representing multiple schools;
One member of City Schools Board Office staff; and
The Regional Advisor of ASCBC.
Members of the General Assembly shall be selected to serve on the Elections Committee after receiving a nomination from their Student Government Association advisor, completing an application, and taking an oath to uphold the responsibilities of the Elections Committee.
The responsibilities of the Elections Committee shall be, but are not limited to:
To administer a fair election in accordance with the ASCBC Bylaws, Article III;
To draft, approve, and publicize communications regarding official campaign period events and forums, deadlines, and election results;
To draft, approve, and publicize materials to support elections at schools, including voter guides, posters, classroom materials, and guidance for administering the election;
To plan, publicize, and oversee district-wide voter engagement events, including the candidate Town Hall;
To plan and oversee the Nominating Convention;
To approve the ballot;
To receive reports of campaign violations as defined by the ASCBC Bylaws, Article III, review provided evidence, determine the validity of reports, determine the severity of any violations, and administer penalties if needed;
To advise the ASCBC Executive Board or General Assembly of any requisite changes to election procedure as a result of extenuating circumstances;
To collaborate with Baltimore City Schools staff, Board members, and the ASCBC Executive Board in the development of any necessary amendments or modifications to the election procedures outlined in the ASCBC Bylaws, Article III; and
To certify and announce the election results.
2026 Elections Committee Members
Coach Gee Young, ASCBC Regional Advisor
Mr. Elijah Taylor, Youth Engagement Specialist
Isaiah Gregory, ASCBC President, Baltimore Design School
Ameera Moore, ASCBC Communication Director, Baltimore Design School
Science Messiah, ASCBC Ad Hoc Member, Baltimore Design School