UPDATE: The school district’s director of communications told WYPR that at least one of the listed residents on the Towson lease shares Rogers’ last name. And living in a residence rented by another person, such as a spouse or family member, isn’t prohibited by the superintendent contract.
“Based on advice from law enforcement because of some ongoing safety concerns, I am not listed on any lease,” Rogers told WYPR. “It’s disappointing to have untrue statements out there, and it’s disappointing to spend time away from the real work…on things that are baseless and just factually inaccurate.”
The report also cites Maryland land records that show Rogers owns a home outside of Baltimore County, with an address that is tied to her drivers’ license. But owning secondary property outside of district lines isn’t a contract violation, either, the communications director said.
Original story below…
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers is alleged to have violated her employment contract by not living in Baltimore County, according to a report released this week by the Maryland Office of Inspector General for Education (OIGE).
Rogers, who earns $331,700 annually, appears to reside in Prince George’s County, according to online state tax records. This contradicts the terms of her contract, which stipulate that she must reside in Baltimore County by July 2024.
The OIGE report further revealed that the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Office of General Counsel provided an incorrect address for Rogers. While the office claimed she resided at the listed Baltimore County address, the investigation found her name was not on the lease agreement, and utilities were not in her name.
Amy Adams, a member of the Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition, expressed concern over the findings, stating, “It’s concerning and perplexing. It doesn’t seem like it needs to be an issue, except that it is in her contract, and there was a clear timeframe laid out with moving expenses provided.” Adams further questioned the school system’s legal department, stating, “I think that’s actually more concerning. I think that, I would think I would hope that our legal department is on the up and up and doing everything by the book and by the law.”
In response to the report, BCPS issued a statement contradicting the OIGE’s findings, asserting that Superintendent Rogers is a Baltimore County resident. The statement cites her driver’s license, voter registration, and other personal documents as proof of residency. BCPS maintains that Rogers completed her move to the county in September 2024.
The BCPS Superintendent has been accused of violating her contract by not residing in Baltimore County within the first year of employment. Additionally, Rogers receives perks not specified in her contract, including an alleged personal driver for her daily commute. Critics argue that taxpayers should not be responsible for providing a driver for a superintendent who earns a substantial salary and vehicle allowance.
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
Photo via BCPS
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