“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to help lead Trotwood-Madison City Schools to the next chapter,” Howard said Friday.
Howard said his goal as superintendent includes helping district students and families “reach the potential to be the best they can be.”
“The goal is to work hard and give everything I have to help support this district,” he said.
The school board announced the decision to hire Howard permanently during its regular meeting Thursday. According to school officials, Howard has not yet signed a contract. A request for that finalized agreement is pending with the district.
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“A dedicated and decisive leader with a straightforward communication style, Mr. Howard has already made a significant impact in his time as interim superintendent since June,” Board president Sonja Cherry said.
Howard began his career with Trotwood-Madison schools as a social studies teacher before being appointed director of operations in 2014 and to assistant superintendent of operations in 2020.
Cherry said Howard’s more than two decades of experience with the district makes him “uniquely qualified” for the position.
“With over 25 years of service to our district, Mr. Howard’s journey reflects a steadfast commitment to Trotwood-Madison and the community we serve,” Cherry said. “From his start as a teacher, he has remained firmly grounded in his belief of transformation (and the) power of education to create opportunities and foster growth.”
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