The following is a first person account from a Prince George’s county resident who recently elected to testify at a board of education (BOE) meeting. If you would like to testify about an issue you feel needs attention, check the website pgcps.org/board for more information, and call 301-952-6115 to register.
Mold in my son’s classroom has been an ongoing concern this school year. On March 26th, another parent suggested that it might be worth testifying before the board of education about the issue.
I learned there was a board of education meeting scheduled that night at Suitland High School. I looked up how to testify before the board of education and found out that you only needed to call 2.5 hours in advance. Even disorganized me could manage that! I called a friend to ask if she’d accompany me, and then called to register. The woman who answered took down my name, contact information, and the topic I wanted to speak about.
Prince George's County Advocates for Better Schools 