Overview
- The board plans to select a successor in April 2026 for overlap with Sonja Santelises before her June 30 departure, with the new CEO slated to begin July 1.
- Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressive K–12 leadership experience, including five years in a senior role, according to the posting.
- The listed salary range is $315,000 to $375,000 annually, aligning with compensation in larger Maryland districts.
- The posting stresses relationship-building with charter schools, which educate about 20% of City Schools students.
- As the search begins, Santelises is named 2026 Maryland Superintendent of the Year, with cited gains in ELA, arts staffing, AP participation, and school cooling, even as enrollment has declined.