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PCAC members press PGCPS for clearer communications; chair to pursue onboarding and liaison follow-up
Summary
Council members raised concerns about how policy and budget information is distributed to families, asked for improved outreach and onboarding for new PCAC members, and identified follow-up actions including contacting the board liaison and Chief Boyd about communications.
Parent and Community Advisory Council members used the Feb. 5 meeting to press for clearer, more accessible communications from Prince George's County Public Schools and to request onboarding for new PCAC members.
Vice Chair Dolores Millhouse criticized the current flow of information, saying many parents and community partners do not see board materials on BoardDocs and feel overwhelmed during budget season. "I just think people don't know. And it's so much information that's going out," Millhouse said, urging more proactive push communications.
Board member liaison Lalita Walker introduced herself and said she represents District 9, described prior work with PCAC and offered to be a point of contact for the council.
Council members asked that the PCAC: - Coordinate an onboarding session for new members to prevent disconnection and provide practical guidance on committee roles and tools. - Follow up with the board liaison (Lalita Walker) and Chief Boyd about improving communications and outreach so families know when to submit public comment on policies and budget items. - Gather feedback on cell-phone and other bills by soliciting district-level input through PCAC representatives for the superintendent’s office.
Chair Theresa Smith listed follow-up items and assigned next steps: connect with Board member liaison Walker on cell-phone bill feedback and hybrid-learning questions; contact Chief Boyd about communications improvements; and organize onboarding for new members.
The chair said she will take those actions and report back at a future meeting. Members also raised district-specific items — a transportation survey, bus timing complaints and local "Coffee and Conversations" community events — and were encouraged to share those items with their board member representatives.
At the meeting's close, Smith moved to adjourn; the motion was seconded and the meeting ended at 8:20 p.m.
