Garrett County Board offers four-year contract to Dr. Nicole Miller, pending state sign-off
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Summary
The Garrett County Board of Education voted unanimously Feb. 10 to offer a four‑year contract to Dr. Nicole Miller as superintendent, pending approval by the Maryland State Superintendent. The board said the hire follows its superintendent search and noted an upcoming transition period.
The Garrett County Board of Education voted unanimously on Feb. 10 to offer a four‑year contract to Dr. Nicole Miller to serve as superintendent of Garrett County Public Schools, pending final approval from the Maryland State Superintendent.
Board leadership put a motion on the floor and recorded a second; the chair announced the vote as unanimous, saying the chair would also vote to make the tally 5–0. After the vote, Dr. Miller thanked the board, saying it was an honor and that she "looks forward to our work together" with staff, families and students.
Board members did not record substantive debate in the public transcript beyond expressions of support. Superintendent McCarty emphasized that leadership transitions "matter" and expressed confidence in Miller's experience and collaborative approach. The chair noted that the offer will be finalized once the state superintendent signs off and that a letter requesting state approval would be sent the following morning.
The motion to offer the contract was recorded in public session and the board planned a brief photo and contract signing before adjournment.
What happens next: The board will forward the offer to the Maryland State Superintendent for final approval; the district will proceed with transition planning once that confirmation arrives.
