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New superintendent Newsome outlines early observations, staffing gains and technology upgrades
Summary
Dr. Newsome, in his first official board meeting, highlighted school visits, staff onboarding, grants for security and facilities, a distribution of 2,300 student laptops and IT/transportation upgrades.
Dr. Michael Newsome, the newly installed superintendent, used his first official Calvert County Board of Education meeting on Sept. 11 to summarize early observations of schools and operational changes made over the summer.
Newsome told board members he had visited schools across the county and praised staff, students and families for welcoming him. He credited 11‑ and 12‑month employees for preparing buildings for the opening of the school year and said the district hired and onboarded 258 licensed professionals and support staff over the summer.
Why it matters: staffing, facilities and…
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