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Calvert board names Marcus J. Newsom interim superintendent
Summary
Dr. Marcus J. Newsom, a veteran educator with more than 30 years of experience, was approved as Calvert County's interim superintendent. He outlined priorities including safety, academic excellence, accountability and a one‑year plan to find a permanent superintendent.
The Calvert County Board of Education approved Dr. Marcus J. Newsom as interim superintendent. The motion to appoint Newsom was made and seconded at the meeting and carried by voice vote.
Newsom's background and priorities Board materials and the presentation introduced Newsom as a veteran educator and superintendent with more than 30 years in public education. The transcript lists prior service in multiple districts (including Newport News and Chesterfield County) and roles in digital learning and professional development. Staff noted he has authored books on educational leadership and has academic affiliations as described in the board materials.
In brief remarks after the vote, Newsom said his family and he are part of the community and described his top priorities for the interim period: "My priorities are number 1 making sure that our children are safe, number 2 striving for academic excellence, number 3 accountability and transparency, and number 4 ... making sure that I laid the groundwork in partnership with the board to bring you your long term superintendent within a year from now who will take this school district to the next level." He closed by saying his commitment is to "make every decision that is in the best interest of children." (Direct quote from his remarks at the meeting.)
What happens next Staff and the board will proceed with onboarding and public communication. Newsom said he will serve for up to a year while the board and staff pursue a permanent selection process; the board did not set a specific search timeline at the meeting beyond Newsom's stated one‑year horizon.
