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Baltimore County Superintendent Defends Record, Communication

The school board met behind closed doors Monday night for a discussion on an undisclosed topic.

Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Darryl Williams said he’s had 15 meetings with the county council or individual members, who called for his replacement due to issues including lack of communication.
Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Darryl Williams said he’s had 15 meetings with the county council or individual members, who called for his replacement due to issues including lack of communication. (WJZ)

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Baltimore County Superintendent Darryl Williams defended his record of guiding the school system and the level of communication after five of the seven members on the county council called for his ousting.

In a letter to the council dated June 11, Williams pointed to an efficiency review cited by the lawmakers and said Baltimore County Public Schools has committed to 89% of the recommended changes, including a reorganization of the central office, a plan to boost morale and $7.7 million in cuts.

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