Prince George's County Teachers Vote No Confidence in Superintendent Amid Staffing Crisis

The Prince George’s County teachers union held a vote of no confidence against Superintendent Millard House II, with over 75% of educators expressing dissatisfaction with his leadership, particularly regarding academic direction, staffing shortages, payroll errors, safety concerns, and communication. Union President Dr. Donna Christy emphasized that the school system is struggling with severe vacancies, low morale, and a lack of respect for teachers, which they argue negatively impacts student education and safety. Despite these criticisms, Superintendent House highlighted improvements during his tenure, including a 6% rise in graduation rates, a nearly 85% on-time transportation rate, a significant drop in student incidents, and an increase in nationally board-certified teachers. The vote, which passed overwhelmingly, occurred amid ongoing contract negotiations between the union and the school district, raising concerns about its impact on talks. The educators are now calling on the Prince George’s County Board of Education to take immediate action to restore competent and stable leadership. Discussions on the matter are expected to continue at upcoming school board meetings.