October 10, 2018
For Immediate Release
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Office of Communications
301-952-6001
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UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A central office reorganization in Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will yield twice as much additional school support as the original goal, Dr. Monica Goldson, Interim Chief Executive Officer, announced today.
The $2.4 million in savings surpassed Dr. Goldson’s original $1 million goal and will result in $800,000 in school supply reimbursements for classroom teachers. Beginning at the end of the first quarter and continuing through Jan. 25, 2019, teachers can apply for up to $100 in reimbursement.
“I firmly believe if we support our educators and staff, they will meet the needs of our students,” said Dr. Goldson. “I am pleased to use additional resources and support in ways that will positively impact the children we serve.”
Educators, administrators, support staff and bus drivers will receive additional support:
With more savings than expected, Dr. Goldson has also allocated $850,000 for air quality testing throughout the system to identify and remediate schools, classrooms and common areas susceptible to mold after the record heat and humidity in the Washington metropolitan area over the past three months.
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