Angie Vigliotti

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Angie Vigliotti

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Last election

May 14, 2024

Education

Associate

Hagerstown Business College, 2006

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Catholic

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Educator

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Angie Vigliotti ran for election for an at-large seat of the Frederick County Board of Education in Maryland. She lost in the primary on May 14, 2024.

Vigliotti completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Angie Vigliotti earned an associate degree from Hagerstown Business College in 2006. Her career experience includes working as an educator, a volunteer with The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint, and sitting on the Maryland State Autism Waiver Advisory Committee.

Elections

2024

See also: Frederick County Public Schools, Maryland, elections (2024)

General election

General election for Frederick County Board of Education At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Frederick County Board of Education At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jaime Brennan (Nonpartisan)	16.8	55,444
✔		Janie Monier (Nonpartisan)	16.7	54,976
✔		Colt Black (Nonpartisan)	16.2	53,403
		Josh Bokee (Nonpartisan)	16.1	53,190
		Chad King Wilson Sr. (Nonpartisan)	14.8	48,860
		Veronica Lowe (Nonpartisan)	12.5	41,200
		Heather Fletcher (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	6.4	21,185
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	1,632

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 329,890
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Frederick County Board of Education At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Frederick County Board of Education At-large on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Janie Monier (Nonpartisan)	12.2	14,538
✔		Josh Bokee (Nonpartisan)	12.0	14,332
✔		Chad King Wilson Sr. (Nonpartisan)	11.8	14,012
✔		Jaime Brennan (Nonpartisan)	10.6	12,588
✔		Colt Black (Nonpartisan)	9.6	11,502
✔		Veronica Lowe (Nonpartisan)	5.8	6,881
		Tabitha McLoughlin (Nonpartisan)	5.6	6,619
		Mahesh Aitha (Nonpartisan)	5.2	6,206
		Patti Lee Worsley (Nonpartisan)	4.6	5,508
		Angie Vigliotti (Nonpartisan)	4.2	5,022
		Cecilia Reidler (Nonpartisan)	3.1	3,746
	Submit photo	Justin Smith (Nonpartisan)	2.8	3,396
		Jerry Alexandratos (Nonpartisan)	2.8	3,343
		Paul Fairfield (Nonpartisan)	2.8	3,337
		Allison Medrano (Nonpartisan)	2.5	3,016
		Rayna Remondini (Nonpartisan)	2.4	2,887
		Navian Scarlett (Nonpartisan)	1.9	2,261

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 119,194
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Chris Charuhas (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Angie Vigliotti completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vigliotti's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hi my name is Angie Vigliotti and I am running for Frederick County Board of Education. I am a parent of special education students who attend FCPS and have been actively speaking at the current Board of Education meetings for a couple of years. I serve both as a consultant to FCPS families and staff in special education, as well as volunteer with The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR). Additionally, I serve on the Maryland State Autism Waiver Advisory Committee.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Equity and Inclusion: Ensuring that every student, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to high-quality education and resources to support their success for the future.
• Student Well-being: Prioritizing the mental and social-emotional well-being of students. Ensuring funding and proper reform of Special Education to meet the needs of the community.
• Collaboration and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with parents, educators, and the community to foster open communication, gather input, and work with our local government to ensure the needs of our educators and the places they live and work are properly funded.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

A few years back, I became aware of a significant problem in the way children with disabilities were treated in the school system. When the U.S. Department of Justice charged Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) with illegally secluding and restraining children with disabilities in a report from December 2021, I found out that my own son was one among 125 children involved in over thousands of incidents over a period of 2 years at county schools. I currently have been called to public service to help some of the challenges in special education.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

The Department of Justice came to our county for a two year investigation and found that hundreds of families had children that experienced illegal abuse. One of them was my child. He is not going to be successful in graduating anytime soon, struggles to obtain employment, and is not on grade level for going to secondary school. He was often isolated in a closet for middle school. I volunteer with Guy Stephens and his organization Alliance against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR) which originates in Baltimore. We try to help change laws all over the country to stop the abuse of children in the school system.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

A successful school board member must be willing to work as part of a team, be able to work on school policy and be able to pass a conservative budget with the help of the Superintendent. Consultation with committees to help on each aspect of school policy is also a part of being involved as a board member.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

I strongly believe that all students, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, income, or disability, should have access to a free and appropriate education. It is important to ensure that every student's needs are met and that they have equal opportunities for success. I am committed to promoting equity and inclusion among all students. Providing more resources for non-English speaking families and special education would help in our county.

What strategies or plans would you advance to ensure the schools are properly funded?

My budget priorities are focused on three areas - staff, physical building construction/repair, and special education programming. To keep up with population growth, we need to offer competitive salaries and wages to both teachers and support staff. Additionally, we should provide incentives for those living and working in Frederick County to create a competitive advantage. Ensuring safe and welcoming learning environments in all buildings is also vital, and I propose prioritizing new construction and repair, starting with the oldest schools in the county. Lastly, I recognize the need for specialized programs for students on the spectrum and aim to implement cutting-edge research and technologies to support their education.

How might you support the mental health needs of students/faculty/staff?

Our school system currently lacks sufficient funding for mental health resources. I believe in providing these resources to students and staff to create a supportive environment. By offering these services in schools, we can prevent drug-related problems and suicides, and eliminate more restrictive environments for students. It is important to prioritize the proper treatment of students in their home schools and support the teachers and staff who care for them.

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