Dottery Butler-Washington
District 3 Board Member
As a current member of the Charles County Board of Education, I am committed to serving the District 3 community and ensuring that every student receives the quality education they deserve. I firmly believe that our public education system is vital to the success and vibrancy of our community. Investing in our students today lays the foundation for a brighter future for Charles County.
During my time on the board, I have worked to revisit and strengthen our district’s vision, establish clear structures to support that vision, and remain fully accountable to the public. Advocating fiercely for our students at every opportunity is a priority, and I will continue to ensure their needs are always at the forefront of decision-making. I believe my experience and dedication make me the right candidate to further serve and represent District 3, always acting in the best interests of all students within our school district.
Dottery's Plan
- Advocate for the mental health needs of all students and staff.
- Close the student achievement gap within our schools.
- Student Safety and Security
- Funding and Budget Pressures
Dottery Butler-Washington
Today’s schools face an unprecedented landscape of challenges, including concerns about safety, mental health, and access to resources. The rising budget concerns that threaten to underfund public schools from federal, state, and local governments underscore the urgent need for targeted, sustainable safety and support measures. At the same time, we must prioritize a supportive environment that addresses students’ emotional and psychological well-being.
We must approach these issues with balance—implementing necessary security protocols while fostering a positive, inclusive, and nurturing school culture. Our goal must be to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and equipped to succeed academically and personally.
As a school board member, I am committed to working collaboratively with educators, parents, and community partners to develop sustainable solutions that protect our students and promote their overall well-being.
Statutory Authority (Educ. §7‑103.2)12
§7‑103.2 allows a county board to authorize its superintendent to provide virtual education days instead of closing schools because of severe weather conditions.
Butler-Washington files for Charles school board Ilana Williams iwilliams@somdnews.com Feb 25, 2026
Dottery Butler-Washington, 57, of Waldorf re-filed to run for Charles board of education District 3 on Feb. 13.
Butler-Washington, who currently serves as a school board member, said she has not finished what she started: to see every student in the school system either go to college, vocational training, military or the workforce.
“We are proud of our scholars who have stars and stripes by their names,” she said. “But I’m concerned with the scholars who do not have the stars and stripes by their names because they do not have a plan.”
“Stars and stripes” are students who are doing “excellent in school” with high GPAs and who have a plan after high school, Butler-Washington said.
“We want to make sure that they grow Charles County when they leave our school system,” she said.
Butler-Washington would like to further structure a financial literacy program in the district for students starting in third grade, she said. The program could be implemented in any class and would ask students to think about how they can live given a certain amount of money.
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