Leonardtown, MD โ€“Daniel L. Carney will be sworn in as at the Board of Educationโ€™s newest member at the boardโ€™s next meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, November 24 at 9 a.m.

The meeting will take place inside the Board of Educationโ€™s meeting room at 23160 Moakley Street in Leonardtown.

The Commissioners of St. Maryโ€™s County appointed Mr. Carney following an extensive vetting process. The appointment was announced at their November 17 business meeting and is effective immediately.

Mr. Carney was among 29 candidates who applied for the seat, vacated by retiring Board of Education Member Marilyn Crosby, on September 30. Three public forums were held which provided a platform for all candidates to present their qualifications and answer questions posed by commissioners.