2nd in command at Howard County Public Schools resigned after bus delays, route cancellations

Howard County Public Schools COO Scott Washington resigned late last week, a spokesperson for the school system confirmed in an email Tuesday afternoon. An official reason for the departure was not given. The exit comes on the heels of a chaotic start to the academic year, with a bus driver shortage leading to route cancellations and stranded students, and even calls from parents for the resignation of Superintendent Michael Martirano.