ASASP Union Times

Greetings ASASP Member,

It is my hope that each of you has returned from Spring Break renewed and ready to finish out this 2025 school year. With only about two months left, we can finally see the end of the road. Gradations, proms, budgets, and final evaluations are all the rave this time of year, but they also bring with them a lot of stress and anxiety. Try not to let all of the demands of the day, cause you anymore pain than you can bear. Keep your head up and your ears open as we are working diligently to bring negotiations to a close sooner rather than later.

As always, thank you for your support of ASASP, have a fantastic week.

Jeffery Parker, Executive Director ASASP

Last week you should have received an official memo of the new twelve month assistant principal position created by Human Resources. The newly created 12-Month Assistant Principal position at every school is part of the growing pains members may or may not feel at all. Superintendent House and his administration have decided to create and implement in the upcoming school year, a 12 month position in every school based on findings from a recent audit of PGCPS systems and structures. Please don't hesitate to give us a call if there are questions or concerns that you may have, will attempt to provide you the clarity you need.

The following is a just a copy of information I provided to you all a few weeks ago about the Negotiations Survey:

The results are in! They have been counted over and over again to make sure that we are clear on what you, the people want. Overwhelmingly, you all made it very clear that you would like this board to accept these "best and final offers" that PGCPS has made to ASASP. After fourteen months of negotiations, we are nearing the end of this tumultuous journey. As the Executive Director, I will continue to fight along with this board, for the changes that are necessary for continuous improvement, but I will also listen to the will of the people.

Total and complete transparency is what you will always get from me. Our country is in a period of uncertainty right now, more than most have ever seen, so I understand the caution that I believe I hear in your voices through your vote and I, along with this board, will proceed accordingly. Keep in mind this is the financial part, however there is still language in our contract that needs to be changed to create a better work climate and culture for all, as well as ongoing collaboration with the newly created twelve month AP positions.

The Final Offer Survey that you all participated in indicates earlier this month that most of you are in favor of accepting the items listed below:

A. $3000 Bonus on June 1, 2025

• Unit 2/3 Totals: 514 Accepted 25 Rejected

B. $750.00 Per Credit Hour Tuition Reimbursement, up from $411.00

• Unit 2/3 Totals: 512 Accepted 27 Rejected

C. $170K (2025 Increase), $200K (2026 Increase), $250K(2027 Increase) Tuition Allotment, up from current $85K.

• Unit 2/3 Totals: 494 Accepted 45 Rejected

D1. $1500 for 6 Month Advanced Notification of Retirement

• Unit 2/3 Totals: 447 Accepted 92 Rejected

D2. $1500 for 3 Month Advanced Notification of Resignation

• Unit 2/3 Totals: 445 Accepted 94 Rejected

E1. FY 2026 Salary Table - 2% COLA, 3.0-3.5% Step, 1% Differential for those at Top of Scale

• Unit 2/3 Totals: 353 Accepted 186 Rejected

E2. $1000 Bonus July 1, 2026

• Unit 2/3 Totals: 370 Accepted 68 Rejected

F. FY 2027 Salary Table - 2% COLA, 3.0-3.5% Step, 1% Differential for those at Top of Scale

• Unit 2/3 Totals: 338 Accepted 201 Rejected

G. FY 2028 Salary Table - 2% COLA, 3.0-3.5% Step, Lane Expansion (new step added)

• Unit 2/3 Totals: 382 Accepted 157 Rejected

H. Extra Duty Stipend Denied by PGCPS (Do you accept or reject their denial?)

• Unit 2/3 Totals: 245 Accepted 294 Rejected

I. Twelve Month Assistant Principal Position

• Unit 2 Only Totals: 302 Accepted 41 Rejected

J. New/Differentials

• Unit 2 Only Totals: 299 Accepted 44 Rejected

We have been back to the Negotiations Table several times since you the survey to try to secure everything here and more if possible. We are almost done at the table, as the close of these negotiations draws near.

Rest assured that as Executive Director, I will always work on your behalf and ask for your voice/vote to determine the direction you want me and this board to move in. We hope to bring these negotiations to a close very soon, otherwise we may jeopardize some of the expectations due to deadlines. Keep your eyes and ears open for more "updated" information soon.

Jeffery Parker, Executive Director ASASP

Thank you for your membership, support and dedication to the education of our young people. Feel free to reach out to the board to share concerns, we are here to serve!!

Jeffery J. Parker, Executive Director

jeffery.parker@asasp.org

Brian Galbraith, President

asaspunion@asasp.org

1300 Caraway Court #204

Largo, Maryland 20774

301-925.7047

Your ASASP Board of Directors - Fifteen (15) Representatives

Mr. Brian Galbraith - President

Ms. Jewel Preston - Vice President

Ms. Michelle Towles-Monroe - Secretary

Ms. Felicia Colbert - Treasurer

Ms. Kristy Miller - Board Member (Unit 3 Seat)

Ms. Dana Brown - Board Member (Unit 3 Seat)

Mr. Brian Makell - Board Member (Unit 3 Seat)

Mr. Brandon Jackson - Board Member (At Large Seat)

Ms. Nichelle Williams - Board Member (At Large Seat)

Ms. Michelle Marek - Board Member (Elementary Principal)

Ms. Tisa Morgan - Board Member (Middle School Principal)

Vacant – Board Member (High School Principal)

Ms. Crystal Bright-Mundell - (Elementary Assistant Principal/Wing Coordinator)

Mr. Thomas Childs - Board Member (Secondary Assistant Principal)

Ms. Summer Carter - Instructional Supervisor (Instructional Supervisor)

A Word from our National Affiliate AFSA

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Chief HR Office <chro@pgcps.org>
Date: Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Subject: [Deadline] Employment Opportunities and Online Application Process for 2025 Summer School Positions
To:
Cc: Summer School <summerschool@pgcps.org>

Greetings:

Job postings and applications for consideration of 2025 summer school/summer program positions have been accessible online since Wednesday, April 1, 2025. The initial deadline for submitting summer school applications for ALL positions was April 23, 2025, but it has been extended to April 25, 2025.

Employment opportunities and the online application process for the 2025 Summer School Programs can be found in BULLETIN P-00-25 Summer School Employment (attached). Specific details on each summer school program can be found by clicking on 2025 Summer Program Details

Please reference the 2025 Summer Program Application Process FAQs for general information and inquiries.

Important Notes:

• For positions covered by the respective bargaining units, an employee must be a currently active, full-time, or part-time benefits-eligible employee or a Special Education Dedicated Aide with PGCPS.

• While some summer programs may be listed as virtual for students, summer staff may be required to report to a school location depending on the program.

• Work locations and instructional delivery methods may change based on program and school needs.

• PGCEA (Unit I) Members - In accordance with Article 23 - Employment In Addition To Regular Assignment in the negotiated agreement, PGCEA Unit I members who have worked the most recent three (3) consecutive summer school programs as a teacher are not eligible to work for a period of three (3) years. Please be advised that upon a secondary review of all applicants, this could result in a change to an employee's summer school employment eligibility.

• An employee must be available to work for the duration of the entire summer school program.

Should you have a specific summer program question, please contact the program contact listed on the 2025 Summer Program Details summer program webpage.

For general questions regarding the 2025 Summer School, please email summerschool@pgcps.org.

Office of the Chief of Human Resources

Prince George's County Public Schools

Sasscer Administration Building - Room 104

14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Phone: 301-780-6727

Visit our ASASP Website for Updates as they come in….

http://www.asasp.org/

Shout to the many Supervisors and Administrators for providing knowledgeable, program planning and support.

Links You Can Use:

Maryland Association of School Health Nurse Association

Maryland School Nutrition Association

MASSP – Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals

https://mdmassp.org/

MAESP – Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals

https://maesp.org/

Prince George’s County Board of Education

https://www.pgcps.org/offices/board-of-education

Maryland Department of Education

https://marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/default.aspx

United States Department of Education

https://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/landing.jhtml?src=pn

PGCPS looking for a new home near New Carrolton Metro Station. Well we maybe we moving on up, to the Eastside of New Carrolton in the near future. Saying goodbye is not always easy but we've gotta do what we've gotta do.

PGCPS and Maryland is subject to the attacks of the Trump Administration everyday. Please do not put your head in the sand, as nothing and no one seems to be exempt from the Trump Administration, not even unions. Is the goal to actually hurt, paralyze and make Americans bow down? If it isn't it sure sounds like it.