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First Lady Tammy Butler urges recognition of custodial teams, calls organizational culture a priority for PGCPS
Summary
First Lady Tammy Butler, a building supervisor at Crossland High School, told the transcript that organizational culture should be central to Prince George's County Public Schools' strategic plan and called custodial teams “the backbone” of daily operations, saying they often arrive first and leave last to keep schools safe and welcoming.
First Lady Tammy Butler, a building supervisor at Crossland High School, said organizational culture should be a priority for the district’s new strategic plan and urged greater recognition for custodial and building-services staff.
"As a building supervisor, I truly believe that the custodial building services teams are the backbone of our daily operations," Butler said in remarks captured in the transcript. She added, "We are often the first to arrive and the last to leave, ensuring that our schools provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone."
Butler said a strong organizational culture "is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the dedication it takes to keep our district running smoothly" and said Prince George's County Public Schools is working to make sure "everyone feels respected and trusted and that we show up for our staff and students every day."
Her comments focused on the role frontline operations staff play in school safety and daily functioning, and emphasized respect, support and empowerment for employees as elements of the district’s cultural goals. The transcript does not record any formal response from district officials or indicate a vote or formal action tied to the remarks.
