New superintendent takes over Howard Co. schools

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (AP) — The first woman to lead Howard County’s 50,000-student school district is set to begin her new job.

The Baltimore Sun (http://tinyurl.com/7vqmnd4 ) reports that Renee Foose will take over as superintendent of the school district on Monday. Foose is replacing Sydney Cousin, who is retiring. She has signed a four-year contract that will pay her $250,000 annually