BALTIMORE — A newly released report from the Maryland Inspector General for Education suggests Baltimore County Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers may have violated contractual obligations.
Per her original contract dated June 2023, Rogers was required to primarily reside in Baltimore County within the first year of employment.
School officials reportedly told the Inspector General that Rogers moved into the County in September 2024, a couple months beyond the contractual deadline.
Turns out Rogers was not named on the apartment lease provided by the school system, nor was she listed on its utility accounts.
In fact, the Inspector General cited Maryland land records showing Rogers owning a home in Prince George's County, which her MVA issued driver's license also confirmed at the time.
There was, however, a moving agreement obtained by the Inspector General noting furniture relocated from a Prince George's County residence to one in Baltimore County.
Witnesses interviewed by the Inspector General reported multiple instances of Rogers being picked up from a shopping Center in College Park.
It's unclear if this means Rogers was transported daily to and from Baltimore County School headquarters.
Witnesses suspect she may have worked remotely at some point, but the Inspector General couldn't verify those claims.
The contract affords Rogers two options, either an $865 monthly vehicle allowance, or a fully-paid for car provided by the school board.
Rogers was hired at a beginning annual salary of $310,000, with two percent yearly increases through 2027.
Her current salary stands at $316,200, before reaching $322,524 in July.
While some Maryland school jurisdictions require superintendents to declare in-county residency, others do not.
For example, Maryland's Government Code mandates certain executives live within districts they work, yet superintendents are not among those positions.
Of course, that's not the case for students attending Baltimore County Schools. They must show some proof of residency.
The Inspector General recommended Baltimore County Schools further clarify its residential requirements for superintendents.
A Baltimore County Public Schools spokesperson provided a statement to WMAR-2 News, claiming Rogers has since moved to the County.
"Her driver’s license, voter registration and other personal documents reflect this address," the statement reads. "The Board chair was made aware of the timeline of her move."
