The superintendent of Montgomery’s public school system, Melvin J. Brown, has announced his resignation after serving for two years. Brown revealed in a statement on Saturday that he intends to step down from his position on November 1, as reported by al.com. The President of the Montgomery County Board of Education, Brenda Coleman, expressed mixed emotions upon hearing the news of Brown’s resignation. Coleman praised Brown for his exceptional leadership, stating that he is among the best superintendents she has worked with and has made significant progress in advancing the district.
Brown mentioned that the news of his forthcoming resignation was made public without his approval, adding that this situation has added to the challenges he has faced in his role. He promised to provide further details in the upcoming days and expressed his readiness to offer support to the district during the transitional period. Despite his departure, Brown stated that he is appreciative of the time he has spent in the district and proud of the accomplishments and advancements made by the staff during his tenure. The superintendent concluded by stating his intention to embrace new challenges and assist in ensuring a smooth transition as he exits his position.