Maryland Schools Superintendent to Keep Salary After Leaving Post
Maryland Schools Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury will keep his salary after leaving his post as the state’s public schools leader. Choudhury, who resigned on October 6, 2023, amid controversy about his leadership, will become a senior policy advisor to the state Board of Education, where he will continue to earn his more than $325,000 salary.
Choudhury’s resignation came after abruptly withdrawing from consideration for another term earlier in September. His tenure as Maryland Schools Superintendent was marked by controversy and criticism, with some accusing him of mismanagement and failing to address the needs of vulnerable students.
The decision to allow Choudhury to keep his salary after leaving his post has been criticized by some lawmakers and education advocates, who say that it sends the wrong message and is a waste of taxpayer dollars. “It’s outrageous that Mr. Choudhury will be allowed to continue to collect his salary after resigning from his position,” said Maryland State Senator Paul Pinsky. “Taxpayers deserve better than this.”
However, others have defended the decision, saying that Choudhury’s expertise and experience will be valuable in his new role as a senior policy advisor. “Mr. Choudhury has a wealth of knowledge and experience in education policy, and we believe that he can continue to make valuable contributions to our state’s education system in his new role,” said Maryland State Board of Education President Clarence Crawford.
Conclusion
Maryland Schools Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury will keep his salary after leaving his post as the state’s public schools leader and becoming a senior policy advisor to the state Board of Education. Choudhury’s tenure as Maryland Schools Superintendent was marked by controversy and criticism, and the decision to allow him to keep his salary has been met with criticism from some lawmakers and education advocates. However, others have defended the decision, saying that Choudhury’s expertise and experience will be valuable in his new role.
