Trotwood-Madison City names Marlon Howard permanent superintendent
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Summary
After serving as interim since June, Marlon Howard was officially introduced as the permanent superintendent; board entered executive session beforehand to consider personnel matters. Howard said he will prioritize reducing chronic absenteeism, restoring trust and fiscal stewardship.
Trotwood-Madison City Schools on Dec. 19 formally introduced Marlon Howard as the district’s permanent superintendent after serving as interim since June.
Board President (name not specified in the transcript) announced Howard’s appointment and the board and community members stood to welcome him. The board earlier moved into executive session to consider the appointment and other personnel matters; the motion to enter executive session passed and the board entered at 6:11 p.m.
The announcement highlighted Howard’s more than 25 years of service to the district, including prior roles as director of operations, assistant superintendent of operations and a previous interim superintendent in 2019. Board remarks credited Howard with addressing district culture, setting goals to reduce chronic absenteeism and working to re-enroll students who left the district.
“I appreciate the board and their trust,” Howard said in brief remarks to the meeting. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity … to help lead Madison City Schools into a positive realm of student success.”
Board members and speakers at the meeting praised Howard’s local ties and long service. One board member said Howard’s “clear, transparent communication and fiscal conscious approach will continue to guide us in making decisions that prioritize student safety, learning, and work.” Another speaker noted Howard is a graduate of the district and said his family’s history in the community gives additional meaning to his leadership.
The district did not record a roll-call vote in the public transcript excerpt presented; the board’s entry into executive session to consider appointment and related personnel matters was recorded as having passed. The transcript does not include the text of any hiring motion, vote tallies, or the effective date beyond the Dec. 19 announcement.
Howard told the board he intends to continue emphasizing attendance work and rebuilding relationships with teachers, families and the broader community as the district moves forward.
