Board of Trustees

At Meridian, our dedicated Board of Trustees plays a pivotal role in shaping the school's vision and ensuring its success. With a dynamic team of community members, our Board works to uphold the school's academic and fiscal integrity of governance. Meridian’s Board is composed of three (3) to fifteen (15) community members, including the Executive Director who serves as a non-voting member. The majority of Board members must be District of Columbia residents and includes two (2) or more parents of current Meridian students.

Each Board member brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table, contributing to the rich fabric of our school community. You can learn more about each of our board members below.

Current Board Members


Steve Pearcy
Board Chair

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Mahmia Richards
Treasurer

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Andrea Howerton
Academics Committee

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Kevawnna Conerly-Bennett
Academics Committee

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Payson Peabody
Governance Committee Chair

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Helda Morad
Academics Committee Chair

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Keonna Carter
Governance Committee

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Pam Dooley
Academics Committee

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The board chair and other board members may be contacted at meridianboard@meridian-dc.org.


Board Meetings

Open Meetings Policy

Meridian believes in fostering an inclusive and transparent community and hosts both quarterly and annual Board of Trustees meetings, open to the community. We invite you to attend and actively participate in shaping the future of our thriving school community.

Calendar of Board Meetings

SY 25-26 Board Meeting Schedule

SY24-25 Board Meeting Agendas:

June 10, 2025-Board Meeting Agenda

May 20, 2025-Board Meeting Agenda

March 25, 2025- Board Meeting Agenda

February 25, 2025-Special Board Meeting, Agenda

January 21, 2025- Board Meeting Agenda

November 22, 2024- New Board Member Orientation Meeting Agenda

October 22, 2024- Board Meeting Agenda

September 27, 2024 - Annual Board Retreat Agenda 

Archived meeting agendas can be found HERE.

Archived Meridian Board of Trustees meeting minutes can be found HERE.

The calendar meets the Board’s annual required meetings, as per the by-laws of Meridian PCS.



Annual Reports

Meridian Public Charter School submits an Annual Report of the previous year’s school operations to the DC Public Charter School Board each year. A copy of the SY 2023-2024 annual report can be found here.