Crawley Changes Mind, Will Stay as Interim Superintendent

Alvin Crawley will stay on as the interim superintendent of schools until a permanent superintendent is found, according to Prince George's County officials.

In late April, Crawley said he would step down from the interim position on June 3, but on Wednesday, County Executive Rushern Baker said in a statement that Crawley had agreed to remain until a permanent superintendent is announced.

“I would like to thank Dr. Crawley for agreeing to stay as Interim Superintendent and help us close out the school year,” Baker said in his statement. “His decision to stay shows how committed he is to ensuring that the children of Prince George’s County receive a quality education."

The Board of Education named Crawley to the interim position in August 2012 after former superintendent William Hite accepted a job with Philadelphia schools.

Crawley had applied for the permanent superintendent job, but he withdrew along with two other candidates, after the passage of Maryland House Bill 1107, which gave Baker the authority to appoint a superintendent, among other powers.

Baker will have to chose a new superintendent from one of three finalists presented by a search committee formed by Gov. Martin O'Malley. The committee will begin looking for candidates on June 1.

“As always, I am committed to the students of Prince George’s County,” Crawley said in a statement Wednesday. “My primary focus is on closing out this school year, and planning throughout the summer for a successful school opening.”