Maryland State Board of Education

 

200 WEST BALTIMORE ST. BALTIMORE, MD 21201 -2595 (410) 7 67 -0467

 

AMENDMENT OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
AND
STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

This Amendment is made to the June 28, 2016 Agreement by and between the Maryland
State Board of Education, and Dr. Karen Salmon, (the ?Parties?).

WHEREAS, Governor Hogan declared a state of emergency on March 5, 2020 due to
the worldwide pandemic, and since March 12, 2020, the Governor has issued
numerous executive orders intended to reduce the threat to human health in Maryland caused by
the transmission of COVID -19 virus, and to lead the State to recovery.

WHEREAS, Dr. Salmon is a member of the Governor?s emergency leadership team and
her leadership throughout this unprecedented crisis has been instrumental for the orderly
transition to continuity of learning, to provide child care for essential workers, and to assure an
effective and efficient recovery.

WHEREAS, in December 2019, Dr. Salmon?s announced that she would not seek
another term as State Superintendent, but because of the state of emergency, on March 24, 2020,
the State Board asked Dr. Salmon to accept a new term and continue to serve until June 30,
2021, to maintain the continuity of experienced leadership and remain an integral part of
Governor Hogan?s emergency leadership team.

WHEREAS, the parties understand and acknowledge that the State Board will resume a
search for a new State Superintendent with the goal of allowing Dr. Salmon to proceed with her
planned retirement while also allowing for an orderly transition to a new State Superintendent to
complete the instant four~year term.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the promises and mutual

covenants hereinafter contained, the Parties agree as follows:

State Superintendent Amendment 2020 

Section 1. Term of Agreement. Dr. Salmon and the State Board acknowledge that the
Term of the Agreement is set to expire on June 30, 2020. The parties wish to renew this
Agreement with all of the acknowledgements set forth above.

Section 2. Compensation. In consideration of the salary set forth below, Dr. Salmon

agrees to perform faithfully the duties of the State Superintendent of Schools as set forth in

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statute and Board policy. The salary shall be a 2 July 1, 2020.

Sections 2b, 3 and 6 of the Agreement are removed.

No Other Amendments. Except as specifically modi?ed by this Amendment, the terms
of the July 1, 2016 Agreement shall remain unchanged and in ?ill force and effect and the Parties
hereto con?rm and agree to be bound by all the terms and provisions of the Agreement as
amended hereby.

Entire Agreement. The Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, sets forth the
entire agreement and understanding of the Parties with respect to the matters contemplated by the
Agreement and this Amendment, and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and
understandings (whether oral or written) relating to the subject matter thereof. This Amendment
may not be amended, waived, discharged, or terminated other than by a written instrument
signed by the Parties.

Binding Effect. This Amendment shall be binding upon, and inure to the bene?t of, the
Parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment on the dates
indicated below. 

Executed by the Board this 23,; 2020.

 
 

Maryland State Board of Education

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Executed by the Superintendent this a 3 day of 2020.



Dr. Karen B. Salmon
State Superintendent of Schools

 

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