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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

BOARD OF EDUCATION

PUBLIC MEETING

AGENDA

MARCH 27, 2025

 

 

Student Performance - The Mustangs Modern Band at Dobbins

 

Call to Order - Reginald L. Streater Esq., President

 

Roll Call - Lynn Rauch Esq., General Counsel

 

Approval of Minutes - February 27, 2025

 

1.

ADOPTED  February 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes

 

Committee Reports

 

Superintendent Remarks - Dr. Tony. B. Watlington, Superintendent

 

Presentations

 

Written Testimony

 

Written Testimony 

 

Registered Student Speakers

 

Registered Student Speakers 

 

Registered General Speakers

 

Registered General Speakers

 

Action Item Question & Repsonses

 

Action Item Questions and Responses – Added 03.24.2025

 

Action Items

 

1.

Donation Acceptance from The Lindy Foundation ($510,000); and License and Right of Entry Agreement with MGA Remodeling LLC for Schoolyard Improvements at Various Schools

 

2.

Contract with Thread, Inc. for Dropout Prevention Support for Students Facing Significant Opportunity and Achievement Gaps ($100,000)

 

3.

Submission of Comprehensive Plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-2028)

 

4.

Approval of Personnel Hires – Updated 3.21.2025

 

5.

Approval of Personnel Terminations – Updated 3.27.2025

 

6.

Administration’s Recommendation for Termination of Professional Employees – WITHDRAWN BY STAFF 3.26.2025

 

7.

Approval of Resignations and Retirements – Updated 3.27.2025

 

8.

Contract with Euna Solutions, Inc. for Budget System Software Support and Hosting ($1,104,517)

 

9.

Change Orders at Various Locations ($238,005)

 

10.

Capital Award for Major Renovations at Mary McLeod Bethune School ($11,406,400) – Updated 3.24.2025

 

11.

Capital Award for HVAC System Upgrade at Feltonville Intermediate School ($8,981,770)

 

12.

Stormwater Management Incentives Program (SMIP) Subgrant Acceptance, PIDC-Local Development Corporation (PIDC-LDC) Subgrant Agreement, and Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) for Stephen Girard Elementary School

 

13.

Contract with Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. for Modular Classroom at Lincoln High School ($10,971,900)

 

14.

Amendment of Contract with JMT for Capital Program Management Services - Time Extension and Cost Addition ($11,000,000)

 

15.

Amendment of Contract with John S. McManus, Inc. for Exterior Renovations at Feltonville Intermediate School (No Cost Time Extension)

 

16.

Contracts with Various Vendors for Overhead Door Repairs ($300,000)

 

17.

Settlement of Claim and Contract with Vicinity Energy, Philadelphia, Inc. - Steam Heat ($7,100,000)

 

18.

Ratification of Amendment of Contract with Facilitron, Inc. for Software Platform to Manage Facilities Rentals ($750,000)

 

19.

Amendment of Contracts with Various Vendors for Heavy Duty Equipment Rental ($400,000)

 

20.

Application for and Acceptance of Grants from Various Public Sources for the Operation of Preschool Programs ($132,000,000)

 

21.

Contract w/ Various Vendors - Transformative Professional Development & Coaching ($3,000,000) –  Added 3.12.2025

 

22.

Adoption of Lump Sum Statement – Added 3.12.2025/Updated 3.26.2025

 

23.

License Agreement Renewal with the City of Philadelphia for the Use of the Daroff Building ($1) – Added 3.12.2025

 

24.

Contract with University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education for Professional Development Services ($150,000) – Added 3.12.2025

 

25.

Authorization to Make Payments to Additional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Vendors for PDE Approved Certification Opportunities for CTE Students – Added 3.13.2025

 

26.

Donation Acceptance from Seven Mastery Charter Schools ($26,800,000) and License and Right of Entry Agreements with Skanska USA, Inc., Torcon, and Seven Mastery Charter Schools – Added 3.13.2025

 

Adjourn