Overview
- The board posted the CEO vacancy on Oct. 30 after months of stakeholder input and is running the search with Alma Advisory Group.
- Recruitment runs through December, finalist engagement is planned for January–February, contract and transition steps are slated for March–April, and hiring is targeted for April with overlap before the July 1 start.
- The salary range is $315,000 to $375,000, comparable to large Maryland districts; Santelises earns $369,000 and Montgomery County’s superintendent earns $375,000.
- The candidate profile emphasizes building relationships with charter schools that serve about 20% of students and ensuring consistent, high‑quality learning across all schools.
- In her 10th and final year, Sonja Santelises was named the 2026 Maryland Superintendent of the Year as the district cites gains in reading and program investments even as enrollment has declined.