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Parents urge a district point of contact for PTA-led programs; commenter raises teacher-pay and House Bill 32 concerns

Montgomery Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Two public commentators urged more consistent central-office coordination for PTA-led initiatives (including a national PTA vaping-prevention grant) and raised concerns about student attendance, teacher morale and the potential effects of House Bill 32 on teacher pay.

During the public-comment portion of the Jan. 13 meeting, Phaedra Carson Foster, a parent and PTA representative, urged the district to designate a consistent central-office point of contact to coordinate PTA-led programs so families and volunteers receive timely communication and can partner with the district effectively.

"I'm requesting that the district designate a consistent point of contact within central office to…

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