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Two New Members Appointed to Wicomico Board of Ed

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Governor Larry Hogan has appointed two members to the Wicomico County Board of Education.

The Salisbury Daily Times reports that they are Nelson Malone and Maria Waller from the business community.

They have been appointed just as a Donna Hanlin takes over as superintendent replacing John Fredericksen who is retiring after 44 years in public education.

Fredericksen served two terms and was praised during a tribute by former education officials.

The Daily Times notes Wicomico County residents will get a chance to vote on a referendum on whether the board will continue to be appointed by the governor or if they will be elected.

Under the two election scenarios one plan would provide for five elected by district members and two at-large while another plan would have five elected by district and another two chosen by the Wicomico County Council.

Don Rush is the News Director at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.