Thank you for reaching out and for your continued advocacy around these issues. I also appreciate the accommodation you've made, as I don't click links in emails from non-PGCPS sources since we've had cyberattacks in the past, and most phishing emails start that way (so thank you).

I've communicated to the community that I support our immersion programs and have taken steps to support their preservation efforts.

Still, I want to be clear that there is a possibility we will not receive additional funding from the Prince George's County Council, which would allow us to address programs like language immersion. If we don't receive that additional funding, we would need about $15 million in required funding (referred to as the cost of doing business) for essential resources. It would be very difficult to address other programs, then.

Still, the board has voted to establish a working group to review the budget in more detail and work in tandem with the community to engage them more thoughtfully in the budget process. I am hopeful about this opportunity.

Best,
Jonathan Briggs
District 2 Board of Education Member
Prince George's County Public Schools