Kent County Public Schools
5608 Boundary AveRock Hall, MD 21661410-778-1595
410-778-6193 (fax)
Executive Team :
Dr. Karen Couch, Superintendent
Alleesa Stewart, Supervisor of Financial ServicesDemographics
Staff Information:
* Average teacher has 17.7 years of service in the county and earns $50,500 a year
* 71% of teachers hold an advanced professional certificate
* 51% hold a master's degree and 55 employees are pursuing this degree
* Doctorates are held by five staff members and four others are pursuing a doctorate
* All employees working for the school system must pass a criminal background check
Governance and Fiscal Information
* Five elected Board of Education members and one student member hold monthly public meetings. Elected members serve four year terms.
* FY04 $23.9 million Unrestricted Operating Budget (80% is employee expenses)
* FY03 $3.3 million Restricted Funds from State and Federal sources
* Total revenue is 65% County, 33% State, 1% Federal, 1% Other Local