On Aug. 21, the Democratic Club of Kent County will host Mary Boswell-McComas, superintendent of Kent County Public Schools, for a presentation and discussion about the challenges facing Kent County schools, as well as the district’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan. The Kent County News reports a key focus of the plan is the construction of a new middle school in Chestertown, along with other priorities for academic growth and community engagement. McComas has been superintendent since July 1, 2024, and has nearly 30 years of experience in public schools. The public is invited to attend.