PGCEA 2026 Candidate Endorsement Questionnaire

PGCEA 2026 Candidate Endorsement Questionnaire

Thank you for filling out PGCEA's endorsement questionnaire. To be considered, please complete each question in its entirety.
Candidate Name

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Office Sought & District
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Street Address

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Contact Number
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Email
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SECTION 1: EDUCATION FUNDING AND THE BLUEPRINT FOR MARYLAND’S FUTURE
What specific actions would you support, within the scope of the office you are seeking, to recruit, retain, and stabilize a highly qualified educator workforce in PGCPS?

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How would you ensure full and timely funding of Prince George’s County’s local obligation under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future?

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What is your assessment of the County’s current revenue structure as it relates to sustaining public education funding?

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Do you support Maryland's Maintenance of Effort (MOE) law?

SECTION 2: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Do you support the creation and expansion of educator leadership roles in community schools?
Do you support sustained funding for Restorative Practices?
In your role, how would you use County agencies and non-departmental grants to support community schools?

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Do you support ensuring all Blueprint-funded community school positions are union positions?

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SECTION 3: BOARD GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
How do you assess the balance of power between the Board of Education, Superintendent, and County Executive?

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How should the Board of Education exercise meaningful oversight?

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Do you support maintaining or modifying the current governance structure?

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How would you attract and prepare qualified Board of Education candidates?

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SECTION 4: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TRUST
What actions would you take to strengthen family engagement and public trust in our schools?

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SECTION 5: PUBLIC FUNDS AND PRIVATE EDUCATION
Do you support or oppose allocating public funds to private or home-schooled students?

SECTION 6: PRIVATIZATION AND OUTSOURCING
Do you support or oppose contracting out services currently provided by public employees?

SECTION 7: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND OPEN BARGAINING
Describe your direct personal experience and/or involvement with labor organizations.

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Do you support or oppose a public commitment to open bargaining?
What is the County’s obligation once a collective bargaining agreement is reached?

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What is your position on furloughs?

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Do you support or oppose public education employees’ right to bargain collectively?
Do you support or oppose the right of school employees to strike?

ESSAY QUESTION (300 words or fewer)
What policies would you support to retain and certify conditionally licensed educators?

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SECTION 1: EDUCATION FUNDING AND THE BLUEPRINT FOR MARYLAND’S FUTURE