Dr. John E. FredericksenSALISBURY, Md.- During a special meeting held Tuesday afternoon, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted to reappoint Dr. John E. Fredericksen as superintendent of schools for another four-year term beginning July 1.
Fredericksen has served as superintendent since July 1, 2008, having been selected after a national superintendent search.
"I am delighted to be continuing to serve the students and families of Wicomico County as superintendent," Fredericksen said in a statement. "Wonderful things are happening every day in our schools and our classrooms, and I'm glad to be a part of that. As we go forward, we will continue to strive for success for all students, to have our schools be great places to learn and work, and to close the achievement gap."
By state law, the board's vote to reappoint a sitting superintendent had to take place before March 1.
In a vote on reappointment of a superintendent, board members consider almost four full years of job performance and not just one or two decisions that did not meet with someone's approval, said Ron Willey, board president.
Willey added that in a time when Wicomico is facing its severest financial challenges, and the county has become a poster child across the state for what can happen to funding for education, Fredericksen has shown leadership and vision, and has worked diligently on behalf of opportunities for all children. Willey joined three other board members in voting in favor of reappointment.
Board members Dr. Carolyn Elmore and Don Fitzgerald voted against reappointment, while board member Larry Dodd abstained.
