Charles A. McCullough II explained

Charles A. McCullough II
Honorific Suffix:Esquire
Birth Date:1978
Nationality:American
Occupation:Attorney/Arbitrator

Charles McCullough (born 1978) is an American politician and civil rights activist.[1] [2] [3] [4] At age 16 he was the first African American directly elected student member of the Montgomery County, Maryland board of education.[5] As a school board member, McCullough was an activist for LGBTQIA rights.[6] [7] [8]

Politics and activism

In 1995, McCullough became the first African American directly elected to serve as student member of the Board of Education (SMOB) of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).[9] [10] [11] McCullough received 25,923 (87%) of the 29,544 total votes cast.[12] At the time of his election, MCPS comprised 117,000 students in 179 schools across 500 square miles.[13]

As SMOB, McCullough had full voting rights on all policy matters and administrative hires.[14] [15] On the school board, McCullough was an advocate for LGBTQIA rights.[16] [17] He authored Resolution No. 240-1996 Human Relations Policy (Sexual Orientation and Inclusion).[18] [19] [20] For several months between its proposal and adoption, protests occurred, and the policy was the subject of debate that received national media attention.[21] [22] [23] In adopting the resolution, MCPS became one of the first school systems in the United States to establish a policy protecting LGBTQIA employees from discrimination.[24] [25] [26] After its adoption the policy served as an example for school districts seeking to protect homosexuals from discrimination.[27] [28]

During McCullough’s term he lobbied for the establishment of a SMOB scholarship, restored the MCPS middle school sports program, and defeated a proposal to implement a school bus fee.[29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34]

In 1998, McCullough became the second African American to serve as president of the Pepperdine University Student Government Association.[35] In this role he led a student protest movement resulting in the undergraduate college recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day.[36] [37]

In 2009, McCullough was elected to the board of directors of the United States Postal Service Federal Credit Union (USPSFCU).[38] [39] [40] In 2014, at age 26, McCullough became chairman of the USPSFCU board of directors.[41] [42] [43] During his time as chair, the credit union implemented new online banking services and opened a new branch location.[44] [45] [46]

In 2017, McCullough announced his candidacy for the Arlington County Board running as a self-described progressive-independent candidate.[47] [48] [49] Following the Charlottesville attack, McCullough called for the renaming of Jefferson Davis Highway, the section of Route 1 in Arlington County.[50] McCullough received the endorsement of progressive political organizations including the Arlington Green Party and Working Families Party.[51] [52]

Career

Educated at Boston College Law School and the Lynch Graduate School of Education, McCullough is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and the United States Supreme Court.[53] [54] McCullough has served Harvard University, US General Services Administration, District of Columbia Public Schools, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and the Australian government in a variety of in a variety of legal and policy-development capacities. McCullough was an Australian government representative at the 2012 International Education Summit on the Occasion of the G8.[55] [56]

McCullough is founder/principal of The Conglomerated McCullough Company LLC (CoMcCo). CoMcCo is a business providing software engineering and organizational management services.[57]

Selected bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: Sullivan . Patricia . Arlington County Democrats continue to dominate region's politics . . Washington, DC . Fred Ryan . 7 November 2017 . 19 November 2020 .
  2. 17 August 2017 . Candle-lit vigil held at UVa; Gov. McAuliffe calls for relocation of Confederate monuments . . Chantilly, VA . Sang Yang . 19 November 2020 .
  3. Beadle . Andrew D. . RM Junior elected to school board . . A-3,4 . Journal Newspapers Inc . Chevy Chase, MD . 12 May 1995 .
  4. News: Nevans . Lisa . Report on gay students' troubles led to new school policy . . Washington, DC . A11 . Larry Beasley . 28 January 1996 .
  5. News: Gravely . Bob . McCullough Elected to School Board . . Potomac, MD . 3,9 . Connection Newspapers . 3 May 1995 .
  6. Moss . J. Jennings . 4 March 1997 . Public Schools have become the battleground of choice for antigay conservatives . . Brooklyn, NY . Pride Media . 19 November 2020 .
  7. News: Beyers . Dan . Unexpected Gay Rights Controversy . . Washington, DC . B1, B3 . Fred Ryan . 24 March 1996 . 15 November 2020 .
  8. News: Sloan Deutch . Judith . Gay students protected by board policy . . Gaithersburg, MD . A19 . Nash Holdings . 17 January 2017 .
  9. News: Montgomery Q&A . . Washington, DC . Fred Ryan . 1996 . 19 November 2020 .
  10. Web site: Montgomery County Public Schools, Past Student Board Members . www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org . 22 October 2020 .
  11. Web site: Montgomery County Board of Education, Meeting Minutes . 5 May 1995 . www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org . 15 November 2020 .
  12. Beadle . Andrew D. . RM Junior elected to school board . . A-3,4 . Rockville, MD . 12 May 1995 .
  13. Facts and Figures About Montgomery County Public Schools . Montgomery Gazette . 20 . . Gaithersburg, MD . 21 June 1995 .
  14. Web site: Spotlighting a best practice, student voters and representation in Montgomery County (MD) . Guterman . Rebecca . 2009 . FairVote.org . 22 October 2020 .
  15. A Handbook for the Montgomery County Board of Education . 2,3 . Montgomery County Public Schools . Rockville, MD . 1 September 1995 .
  16. News: Sloan Deutch . Judith . Board Adopts Policy to Protect Gay Students . . Gaithersburg, MD . A43 . Nash Holdings . 27 March 1996 .
  17. Web site: Montgomery County Board of Education, Meeting Minutes . 31 January 1996 . www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org . 15 November 2020 . McCullough authors Resolution No. 240-1996 amending the MCPS Human Relations Policy to include sexual orientation as a protected class. .
  18. News: Beyers . Dan . No Gay Bias, No 'Proselytizing,' No End To Montgomery Debate . . Washington, DC . B1,B4 . 1 April 1996 .
  19. News: Boin . Sonia . Montgomery Schools Ban Discrimination Against Gays . . Fredrick, MD . B5 . Geordie Wilson . 27 March 1996 .
  20. News: Goffman . Barbara . School Officials Defend Policy Protecting Gays . . Chevy Chase, MD . A-1 . Journal Newspapers Inc . 25 January 1996 .
  21. News: Ferrechio . Susan . Parents vow to fight on ban against gay bias . . Washington, DC . A1,A2 . Larry Beasley . 27 March 1996 .
  22. News: Reale . Robin L . Parents Protest Sexual Orientation Vote . . Chevy Chase, MD . A-1,A-5 . Journal Newspapers Inc . 1 April 1996 .
  23. News: Herendeen . Susan . Debate rages over policy protecting gay students . . Gaithersburg, MD . A20 . Nash Holdings . 29 May 1996 .
  24. News: Beyers . Dan . . Montgomery School Board Prepares for Gay Rights Vote . Washington, DC . C1,D7 . Nash Holdings LLC . 26 March 1996 .
  25. News: Beyers. Dan. 27 March 1996. Gay Rights Furor May Signal Change In Montgomery. The Washington Post. Washington, DC. 15 November 2020.
  26. News: Sanchez. Rene. 11 May 1996. Educators Under Pressure on Gay Issues. The Washington Post. Fred Ryan. Washington, DC. 19 November 2020.
  27. Book: Lipkin , Arthur . 1999 . Understanding Homosexuality Changing Schools . Boulder, CO . Westview Press . 325 . 0-8133-2534-X .
  28. Book: Nelson , Rodriguez . 2007 . Queering Straight Teachers: Discourse and Identity in Education . New York . Peter Lang . 242 . 978-1-4331-0048-2 .
  29. Sloan Deutsch . Judith . Pay raises, student funding riding on this year's session . Montgomery Gazette . A-4 . . Gaithersburg, MD . 3 November 1995 .
  30. Ok Stipend for Student on Board . . A-3,4 . Rockville, MD . 12 April 1996 .
  31. Sloan Deutsch . Judith . Board of Ed's student member to finish term despite pay issue . Montgomery Gazette . A45 . . Gaithersburg, MD . 22 May 1996 .
  32. Web site: Montgomery County Board of Education, Meeting Minutes . 25 March 1996 . www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org . 15 November 2020 . McCullough establishes framework proposal for restoration of middle school sports .
  33. Web site: Montgomery County Board of Education, Meeting Minutes . 6 February 1996 . www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org . 15 November 2020 . McCullough submits formal comments proposing restoration of middle school sports and opposing a school bus transit fee. .
  34. Web site: Montgomery County Board of Education, Meeting Minutes . 5 February 1996 . www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org . 15 November 2020 . McCullough opposes $25 transportation fee proposal .
  35. News: Bevill . Leslie . Passing the SGA torch . The Graphic . Malibu, CA . 5 . Pepperdine University . 26 March 1998 . 15 November 2020 .
  36. News: Cole . Jennifer . Celebrating MLK . The Graphic . Malibu, CA . 1 . Pepperdine University . 21 January 1999 . 15 November 2020 .
  37. News: Cole . Jennifer . Seaver axes Spring Break . The Graphic . Malibu, CA . 1,5 . Pepperdine University . 25 February 1999 . 15 November 2020 .
  38. News: Teale . Chris . County Board Candidates Respond to Follow-Up Questions From Recent Forum . ARLnow . Arlington, VA . Local News now . 24 October 2017 . 19 November 2020.
  39. News: Arlington Greens Endorse Charles McCullough for Arlington County Board . Arlington Green Party . Arlington, VA . 26 June 2017 . 15 November 2020 .
  40. Annual Meeting Election Results . Post Scripts . Summer 2009 . 4 . US Postal Service Federal Credit Union . Clinton, MD . 1 June 2009 . 15 November 2020 .
  41. News: 2017 Voter Guide: Virginia and Maryland . . Washington, DC . Tegna Inc. . 2 November 2017 . 19 November 2020 .
  42. Web site: Lessons and Reflections: DC Bar Leadership Academy Pro Bono Day of Service . 9 November 2017 . www.old.dcbar.org . DC Bar . 15 November 2020 .
  43. Annual Meeting Election Results . Post Scripts . Summer 2014 . 4 . US Postal Service Federal Credit Union . Clinton, MD . 1 June 2014 . 15 November 2020 .
  44. Chairman's Corner . Post Scripts . Summer 2015 . 3 . US Postal Service Federal Credit Union . Clinton, MD . 1 June 2015 . 15 November 2020 .
  45. Chairman's Corner . Post Scripts . Winter 2015 . 3 . US Postal Service Federal Credit Union . Clinton, MD . 1 December 2015 . 15 November 2020 .
  46. Annual Report 2014 . 2 . US Postal Service Federal Credit Union . Clinton, MD . 29 April 2015 . 15 November 2020 .
  47. News: Sullivan . Patricia . Low-key Arlington board race pits Democrat vs. two independents . . Washington, DC . Fred Ryan . 3 November 2017 . 19 November 2020 .
  48. News: McCaffrey . Scott . Our View: One Last Look at Decisions on the Ballot . Sun Gazette . Falls Church, VA . 6 . Northern Virginia Media Services . 2 November 2017 . 19 November 2020 .
  49. News: Teale . Chris . Newcomer Charles McCullough II Looks to Restore 'Arlington Way' in Board Run . ARLnow . Arlington, VA . Local News Now . 29 June 2017 . 15 November 2020 .
  50. News: Teale . Chris . McCullough Calls For Renaming Jefferson Davis Highway After Charlottesville Violence . ARLnow . Arlington, VA . Local News Now . 16 August 2017 . 15 November 2020 .
  51. News: Greens to back independent in Arlington County Board race . InsideNoVa . Woodbridge, VA . Rappahannock Media . 28 July 2017 . 15 November 2020 .
  52. News: Arlington County Board independent contender picks up endorsement . InsideNoVa . Woodbridge, VA . Rappahannock Media . 24 October 2017 . 15 November 2020 .
  53. News: King Scully . Maura . Paths to Success . BC Law Magazine . Newton, MA . Boston College Law School . 2016 . 15 November 2020 .
  54. News: Le . Thai Phi . D.C. Bar Leadership Academy 2013 . Washington Lawyer . Washington, DC . D.C. Bar . 2013 . 15 November 2020 . 3 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210503141651/https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/signature-events/john-payton-leadership-academy/d-c-bar-leadership-academy-2013 . dead .
  55. Web site: 2012 G8 Conference Summit Program . 2 May 2012 . www.iie.org . Institute of International Education . 15 November 2020 .
  56. Web site: North American Liaison Office Meet Our Staff . 8 January 2016 . northamerica.anu.edu.au . Australian National University . https://web.archive.org/web/20160312043422/https://northamerica.anu.edu.au/about-the-north-american-liaison-office/meet-our-staff/ . 15 November 2020 . 2016-03-12 .
  57. Web site: Business Profile . 15 November 2020 . www.buzzfile.com . Buzzfile Media LLC . 15 November 2020 .
  58. Book: Green . Madeleine . Darby . Mark . McCullough . Charles . 2012 . United States Education Guidebook . Washington, DC . Australian Education International .
  59. McCullough . Charles . What Matters Even More: Codifying the Public Purpose of Education to Meet the Education Reform Challenges of the New Millennium . B.C. Third World Law Journal . 27 . 1 . Boston College Law School . Newton, MA . 2007 . 15 November 2020 . 12 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210412134914/https://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/schools/law/lawreviews/journals/bctwj/27_1/twlj_27_1_web.pdf . dead .

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