Greetings ASASP Member,

According to our ASASP Bylaws, an audit is required annually. As your Executive Director, I intend to make sure to carry out this most important fiduciary responsibility with fidelity in conjunction with the Board of Directors. As I come to the end of my first year on the job, I want you to know that we are in the process and will share the findings with the membership when we resume our general meetings during the 2023/2024 school year. Please rest assured that as your Executive Director, your best interest is what I fight for every day.

My roles and responsibilities as listed in Article VIII in our union Bylaws are as follows:

The administration and management of the Union shall be in a salaried staff head, employed by, and directly responsible to the President and Board of Directors. He/She shall have the title of Executive Director. He/She shall be the chief executive and operating officer of the Union, with responsibility for the management and direction of all operations, programs, activities, and affairs of the Union. He/She shall have other such duties as may be prescribed by the Board.

Jeffery Parker, Executive Director of ASASP

ARTICLE VI - SALARY

D. Salary table for FY 2023 improved as follows: - 5% COLA effective July 1, 2022 applied to the base salary. - One Step increase on July 1, 2022 applied to the base for all eligible employees. Eligible is defined as a Unit member who has served in the Unit for at least one calendar year. - All permanent employees for PGCPS as of June 1, 2022, who are still permanent employees as of September 16, 2022, will receive a $1,000 one-time retention bonus. This payment will be made by separate payment no later than October 21, 2022

E. Salary tables for FY 2024 improved as follows: - 4% COLA effective July 1, 2023 applied to the base salary. - Add an additional Step ( top of the scale lane expansion) to each Grade. - One Step increase on July 1, 2023 applied to the base for all eligible employees. Eligible is defined as a Unit member who has served in the Unit for at least one calendar year.

F. Salary tables for FY 2025 improved as follows: - 4% COLA effective July 1, 2024 applied to the base salary. - One Step increase on July 1, 2024 applied to the base for all eligible employees. Eligible is defined as a Unit member who has served in the Unit for at least one calendar year.

Negotiations will open for FY25 for language, any additional compensation and future years of the negotiated agreement.

In July, I received a letter from Sasscer stating that I would no longer be the Principal of G. James Gholson Middle School, despite having three consecutive years of consistent progress and growth and no negative evaluations. There is language in our contract that needs to be addressed that speaks to the CEO moving principals with total disregard. When the superintendent/CEO can arbitrarily and capriciously circumvent an entire progressive evaluation process, there is a problem. This past week, I spent countless hours fighting with the powers that be, attending to the rights of our members. I assure you, this staff will fight for you and with you to ensure that you are not taken advantage of.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMMITTEES IN 2023-24 JOIN OUR TEAM NOW!!

Unit III Shout Out: Thank You for supporting the Union by serving on a committee or serving as liaison when called….WE NEED YOU TOO!

Brown, Maxine

Covington, Melissa

Everette- Jones, Deeon

Freeman-Jones, Anissa

Hudson, Freida

Marshall, Anika

Puertollano, Patrice “Pia”

Wilson, Amber

Unit II Shout Outs: Thank You for supporting the Union by serving on a committee or serving as liaison when called…..WE NEED YOU TOO!

Alerich, Amanda

Colandrea, Tammy

Colbert, Felica

Givens, Brett

Hall, Teresa

Lewis, McKenna

Mason, Sandy

Morgan, Tisa

Thompson, Kevin

Tolbert, Latoya

Tucker, Garrett

Washington, Michelle

The recent rise in violent incidents in our schools undoubtedly is impacting our staff. Every day there seems to be something new going on across the district. Often times these incidents are not known to most. The safety of every staff and student in every school in PGCPS must be the priority of our new superintendent and school board. Until a Code of Conduct with teeth is adopted and put into place, violence and disruption will continue to plague our halls, buses, cafeterias and school grounds. Lip service without action, as we know, is not the answer. Revising the Student Rights and Responsibility Handbook should be a top priority for our board and new superintendent.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/not-a-game-3-teens-indicted-in-attack-on-prince-georges-school-bus/3366672/

Supervisors and administrators in Unit II and Unit III, certificated and non-certificated alike, are being taken advantage of daily. Most of us go into work with the desire to get it done and make a difference. Too often, as of late, our dedication of service is being exploited because we are required or expected to the do the work of our absent colleagues or for vacancies. Most of us want to do whatever we can to get the job done, while some believe the expectation is that it is your responsibility to work for free. For years, the union has said don't do it. You know as well as I do, that not doing often times not doing the work, leads to some type of retaliation. Nevertheless, please call the office when you have questions.

Nearly 60 members were in attendance at our general meeting on May 24th at Kenmoor Middle School. I know that doesn't sound like much, but that is way up from the ten to twenty that usually attend each year. Also, it was our second general meeting this year and this attendance was an increase of nearly 50% over that meeting. Folks, came out asked questions, broke some good bread together and talked about increasing support and participation next year. Usually we have one meeting per year, but in our effort to increase participation we have decided to have 3 General Meetings next year. President Ben agreed and announced and the plan to meet more 3 times next year instead of the usual one time.

Email: asasp@asasp.oerg
Website: www.asasp.org
Location: 1300 Caraway Court, Upper Marlboro, MD, USA
Phone: 301-925-7047
Facebook: facebook.com/ASASP

A press conference was held at the Wayne Curry Building to introduce our newly selected CEO, Mr. Millard House II. On July 1, 2023, Mr. House will officially take the reigns of school leadership here in gorgeous Prince George's County Public Schools. Dr. Goldson will be stepping down on June 30th officially retiring and no doubt pursuing endless opportunities. We wish you well Dr. Goldson, thank you for your time and dedication.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS…

Cause You Need to Know, especially if you get Anonymous Complaints:

3.17 SLLA Test – Any unit member who has taken the School Leaders Licensure Assessment Test will be reimbursed for 100% of the cost of the test not to exceed $475 upon verification of success.

3.05C Evaluation – Individual performance objectives or job targets will be recorded in writing and signed by the evaluator and the unit member NO LATER than October 1st or within 30 days of assignment.

3.05 I – Unit members will be advised of complaints against them or adverse information concerning them and be given ample opportunity to address such complaints or adverse information when appropriate. Such information or complaints shall not be used in employee evaluations absent investigation and confirmation of the information by the supervisor.

3.05 J – Whenever a formal complaint is lodged against a unit member by a student, parent or any other member of the public, the appropriate school system official shall notify the member of the complaint, the complainant and the charge(s) in writing within 10 days of receipt of the written complaint. The unit member shall be provided the name of the complainant, except where prohibited by law or established by the board of education.

3.11 Discipline/Discharge

A. Whenever a formal complaint is lodged against a unit member, the appropriate school system official shall notify the member of the complaint, the complainant, and the charge(s) in writing within ten (10) days of receipt of the written complaint. The unit member shall be provided the name of the complainant, except where prohibited by law or established Board policy. If such notice is not provided within 10 working days of the request, the complaint shall be dismissed.

B. A unit member, upon request, has the right to have Association representation at a meeting which is scheduled for the purpose of investigating whether the unit member has engaged in misconduct warranting discipline.

https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/Regulations/COMAR.aspx
Public Education in Maryland is Constantly Changing… Read THE BLUEPRINT, your career/job depends on it!

Maryland Public Schools Blueprint… READING IS FUNDAMENTAL
https://dls.maryland.gov/pubs/prod/Educ/BlueprintOverview.pdf

Evaluation Handbook 2022-23

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1apsMQGJGg0Jc6v07NiZ5L9mzroifkeoG/view

Unit 2 and 3 Non School-Based Employees Calendar

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f_kWvHX0Hyv-B_Q9IKDTmMwYK0TVrAdY/edit

Unit 2 School-Based Employees Calendar

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AI-GKPIeAUkhuPZPermi9rmhrlDQvsocINkY3ELEcqI/edit

The next 2 week at ASASP-PGCPS!

June 12th Monday (Day 204/210) – ASASP

13th Tuesday (Day 205/210) – ASASP

14th Wednesday (Day 206/210) – ASASP

15th Thursday (Day 207/210) – ASASP

16th Friday (Day 208/210) – ASASP

JUNETEENTH SCHOOLS and OFFICES CLOSED

20th Tuesday (209/210) – ASASP

21th Wednesday (210/210) – ASASP

June 22-30 (Days 211-217)

July 1-31 All 11-Month Employees have VACATION!

PGCPS School Calendar 2022-23

PGCPS SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023-2024 for PLANNING!

MASSP – Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals

MAESP – Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals

Prince George’s County Board of Education

Maryland Department of Education

United States Department of Education

ASASP BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023

Unit II and Unit III

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

Benjamin Pryor, President

Your ASASP Board of Directors - Representatives

Benjamin Pryor - President

Tony Spruill - Vice President ***

Carlene Murray - Secretary ***

Danny Miller - Treasurer ***

Jennifer Williams - Board Member (Unit III Board Member) ***

Dana Brown - Board Member (Unit III Board Member) ***

Michelle Towles-Monroe - Board Member (Middle School Principal) ***

Simone Malloy - Board Member (At Large)

Nichelle Williams - Assistant Principal (At Large)

Traketa Wray - Instructional Supervisor (Instructional Supervisor)

Vacancy - Board Member (Secondary Assistant Principal)

Jewel Preston - Board Member (Elementary Principal)

Vacancy – Board Member (High School Principal)

Antinia Robinson - Board Member (Unit III Board Member)

Crystal Bright-Mundell (Elementary AP/Wing Coordinator)***

*** indicates new Board Members elected in most recent election (August 2022)

A Word from our National Affiliate

AFSA

Benefits for Members

Thank you for all your hard work and diligence this school year and all of the passion and dedication you provided our students. Get some REST! A new, interactive newsletter will be making its debut this upcoming school year! See you then!