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Board names Dr. Shawn Joseph interim superintendent amid calls to hold him accountable
Summary
The Prince George's County Board of Education voted to appoint Dr. Shawn Joseph as interim superintendent on June 26, 2025. The one-year appointment drew public endorsements and board discussion about legal limits on superintendent hiring timelines.
The Prince George's County Board of Education voted on June 26 to appoint Dr. Shawn Joseph as interim superintendent under a one-year contract, with the motion carrying after a roll call that recorded multiple affirmative votes and two abstentions.
Board members cited the need for steady leadership and an on-site superintendent to begin work on contracts and pending district business. Carol Moses, a public speaker, urged the board to support Joseph, saying, “I support his appointment as interim superintendent and believe his leadership will serve our district well during this pivotal time.” Curtis Valentine, a former at-large board member addressing the board during public comment,…
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