WESTOVER, MD, November 15, 2023 – At the November 14, 2023 meeting of the Somerset Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John B. Gaddis announced his plans to retire, effective June 30, 2024 after 35 years in public education and 11 years of service with Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS).
“There is still much for us to get done in these remaining days and I look forward to working with you to accomplish these tasks,” Dr. Gaddis wrote in a message to faculty and staff. “The time to retire has arrived, and I am excited for the future in terms of my family, but also for the school system. As the Board progresses in their search for a new superintendent, I encourage you to take the opportunity to become involved and to advocate for the children of Somerset County.”
Dr. Gaddis’ career was focused on serving students and families. Prior to becoming superintendent in Somerset County, Gaddis was assistant superintendent for instruction in the Worcester County Public School System. In 2013, he was appointed as superintendent of schools in Somerset County and was reappointed to his second and third terms in 2018 and 2022.
Board of Education Chairperson, Mr. Bill McInturff stated, “We appreciate the longevity of service and the stability Dr. Gaddis provided to the SCPS school community through many challenging times, and we wish him the best in retirement and his future endeavors. The Somerset Board of Education will immediately begin the process to search for his successor as the next superintendent of schools. We encourage the Somerset County Public Schools community to participate in our superintendent search through attending our public meetings and providing feedback through each step in the process.”
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John B. Gaddis, recently announced his plans to retire, effective June 30, 2024 after 35 years in public education and 11 years of service with Somerset County Public Schools. The search for the school system’s next superintendent will begin immediately.