Our office is open for in-person meetings. Should you need assistance, staff is available by phone at 301-736-2700 or at [email protected].
Our committees are critical to helping move the Association forward as we advocate for all members, their students, their schools, and their careers.
The Budget Committee, in consultation with officers and staff, is responsible for developing the PGCEA budget each fiscal year.
The Bylaws Committee is responsible for receiving, preparing, and introducing PGCEA bylaws amendments to the Representative Council for adoption.
The Contract Enforcement Committee is responsible for providing professional development activities to unit 1 members in support of building level enforcement of the contract.
The Government Relations Committee is responsible for lobbying the school board, county council, and State legislature in support of the policy goals of PGCEA and the profession.
The Investment Committee provides oversight and guidance on the association’s investment portfolio and financial assets.
The Professional Development and Leadership Committee is responsible for developing and carrying out a strategic professional development plan for all educators.
The Membership Committee is responsible for establishing goals to recruit, engage, and maintain unit 1 members in PGCEA.
The Minority Affairs Committee is responsible for empowering students, celebrating diversity, and promoting inclusion through our MLK Jr essay and art contest, cultural events, scholarships, and facilitating spaces for open dialogue and discussions about diversity and inclusion.
The NECC is responsible establishing the rules and regulations governing all PGCEA conducted elections and conducting PGCEA elections in accordance with their approved guidelines and bylaws.
The Public Relations Committee is responsible for developing and maintaining an external and internal public relations program reflecting the mission and values of PGCEA.
The Racial and Social Justice Committee is responsible for evaluating the school system policies, programs, and practices on discipline and evaluating and centering racial and social justice work as a priority for PGCEA.
The Social Committee is responsible for building commUNITY among unit 1 members, through social activities, in order to generate connectedness, unity, and strength.
The Special Education Committee is responsible for reviewing and training policies, programs, and practices on Special Education, the implementation of IDEIA 2004, ADA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and sharing best practices with membership.
The Sick Leave Bank Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving Sick Leave Bank requests, recommending disability retirement, and recommending Sick Leave policy and rules changes.
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July 1, 2022. The 2023-2025 Negotiated Agreement went into effect retroactively as of its signing on September 22, 2022.
All 12-month employees’ pay rates are effective July 1, 2022.
All 11-month employees’ pay rates are effective as of your start date.
All 10-month employees’ pay rates are effective as of the start of the school year, August 19.
Yes, A 6% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be applied to all pay tables effective July 1, 2022. View the new Salary Schedule.
(Article 22.6 B)
PGCPS will pay a one-time $1000 retention bonus no later than October 21st, 2022. This bonus is taxable income, and taxes will be taken at that time.
(Article 22.6 F)
PGCPS plans to issue retroactive pay on December 9th, 2022.
Unit I members hired on Step 10 between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2022, may contact the PGCPS Director of Human Resources to complete an assessment of potential salary increases based upon verified credible experience beyond Step 10 at their hire date.
(Article 22.2 C)
Yes, Unit 1 members holding conditional certifications are eligible for cola and steps.
Your step increase is effective Feb 1st, 2023, in subsequent years it will be effective July 1st.
(Article 22.2 B.2)
No changes were made to insurance under the new agreement. Insurance rates are set according to the calendar year independently of contract negotiations.
The new Substitute pay rate is effective retroactively to July 1, 2022. PGCPS plans to issue retro pay on December 9th, 2022.
Submit the PGCEA Unit I Members Classroom/Workload/Caseload Coverage form to the Payroll Services Department when you provide coverage for an absent Unit 1 member or vacant Unit 1 position.
The new summer school pay rate is effective retroactively to July 1, 2022. PGCPS plans to issue retro pay on December 9th, 2022.