Prince George's County (Maryland) superintendent leaves job after 2 years

Prince George's County (Maryland) Schools Superintendent Millard House II is leaving the district after reaching a separation agreement with the school board.

The Washington Post reports that House's resignation comes after the district's teachers union issued a vote of no confidence in his leadership last week. House has defended his tenure, pointing to efforts to add weapons detectors to schools.

His last day is June 18, according to a statement from the school board and school system's central office.

"During the past two years, the Board and Superintendent collaboratively made significant improvement to the school system," the statement said, pointing to an overhaul of the school system's transportation system and improving graduation rates.

House became superintendent in 2023, after he was selected by then-County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. He was previously superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, but was ousted from the job after the state's education agency took over.

He succeeded former schools CEO Monica Goldson, who cited divisions on the county's school board as part of her reason for retiring after five years. 

House's contract originally ran through 2027 at a starting base pay of $345,000.

Acting County Executive Tara Jackson said in a statement that she appreciated House's service and leadership. "I thank him for his commitment to the students and families of Prince George's County and wish him the very best in his future career endeavors," she said.