UPDATED: Why Worcester County School Board Member Katie Addis Resigned

December 8, 2025/Joe Ciccanti

UPDATED – 12/08/25 – While District 6 Worcester County School Board member, Katie Addis resigned from her position last week, no reasons were given by Worcester County School District officials in their release.  However Addis spoke to the board for just over six minutes and explained her reasons for resigning in full.  She spoke of a lack of trust in the local media to report on the issues – rather than be swayed by the ‘good ole boy’ network, a teachers’ association that bullies non-members, lack of support on aspirations that she campaigned on for her constituents, the destructive culture of the school system and budget over-spending while giving county residents the belief that the district budget is not fully funded.  Hear Addis’s full statement – 

Addis’s resignation leaves a vacancy between elections that will be filled by the Worcester County Commissioners at a later date.  

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ORIGINAL STORY – 12/03/25 – At the Worcester County Board of Education’s annual public budget input meeting yesterday, Katie Addis, elected Board of Education member representing district six, resigned from her position, effective immediately. Addis was elected to the Board of Education in November, 2022 and was sworn into office on January 23, 2023, to serve a four-year term.  Addis said it had been an honor to serve District Six, expressing gratitude for the community’s trust and urging everyone to continue supporting one another with respect as they work toward a brighter future. Board President Todd Ferrante added that while her resignation was unexpected, the Board appreciated her dedicated service and valued her voice, noting that even amid disagreements, members were never disagreeable.

Full release from the Worcester County Board of Education:

DISTRICT SIX REPRESENTATIVE KATIE ADDIS RESIGNS FROM BOARD OF EDUCATION
Newark, MD, December 3, 2025– At the Worcester County Board of Education’s annual public budget input meeting yesterday, Katie Addis, elected Board of Education member representing district six, resigned from her position, effective immediately.
 
“From the campaign trail to three years of service, building relationships with the members of this community has truly been an honor of a lifetime, and I am eternally grateful for the trust you placed in me to represent and advocate for the needs of district six,” Addis said. “Thank you for the privilege of serving you. As we look ahead, I remain confident in the strength, resilience, and goodness of this community. Let us continue to show up for one another, engage with respect, and work together for a brighter future.”
 
Addis was elected to the Board of Education in November 2022 and was sworn into office on January 23, 2023, to serve a four-year term.
 
“While her resignation was unexpected, we certainly wish Mrs. Addis well,” said Board of Education President Todd Ferrante. “She has been a dedicated servant to those who elected her as their representative. I believe Board Member Dr. Jon Andes said it best: while Mrs. Addis and other Board members may disagree on issues, we have never been disagreeable. As a Board, we have valued her voice and perspective.”
 
The Worcester County Board of Education is made up of seven members who serve staggered, four-year terms. Each member is elected from each of the seven election districts. Vacancies that occur between elections – such as the vacancy created by Addis’ resignation – are filled by the Worcester County Commissioners. More information on the next steps to fill the district six Board of Education seat is forthcoming.

 

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