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*

First NameLast Name
Office Sought & District*
Campaign Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Alternative Phone Number
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Email*
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Website*
Candidate Signature*

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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? *

0/100
How would you ensure full and timely funding of Prince George’s County’s local obligation under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future?*

0/100
What is your assessment of the County’s current revenue structure as it relates to sustaining public education funding?*

0/100
Do you support Maryland's Maintenance of Effort (MOE) law?*

SupportOppose

SECTION 2: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Do you support the creation and expansion of educator leadership roles in community schools?*

SupportOppose
Do you support sustained funding for Restorative Practices?*

SupportOppose
In your role, how would you use County agencies and non-departmental grants to support community schools?*

0/100
Do you support ensuring all Blueprint-funded community school positions are union positions?*

0/100

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

0/100
How should the Board of Education exercise meaningful oversight?*

0/100
Do you support maintaining or modifying the current governance structure?*

0/100
How would you attract and prepare qualified Board of Education candidates?*

0/100

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

0/100

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

SupportOppose

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

SupportOppose

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

0/100
Do you support or oppose a public commitment to open bargaining?*

SupportOppose
What is the County’s obligation once a collective bargaining agreement is reached?*

0/100
What is your position on furloughs?*

0/100
Do you support or oppose public education employees’ right to bargain collectively?*

SupportOppose
Do you support or oppose the right of school employees to strike?*

SupportOppose

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

0/300
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SECTION 1: EDUCATION FUNDING AND THE BLUEPRINT FOR MARYLAND’S FUTURE