| THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA MAY 29, 2025
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Call to Order - Reginald L. Streater, Esq., President |
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Roll Call - Lynn Rauch, Esq., General Counsel |
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Approval of Minutes - April 24, 2025 |
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Board President Opening Remarks on Action Item 52 |
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Speakers on Action Item 52 - WITHDRAWN 5.29.2025 |
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Board of Education Vote on Action Item 52 - WITHDRAWN 5.29.2025 |
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Committee Reports |
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Superintendent Remarks - Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Superintendent |
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Presentations |
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Charter Schools Office, Mariel Ziegler, Deputy Chief, Engagement & Operations– Revised Application for New Charter School - Early College Charter School of Philadelphia |
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Written Testimony |
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Registered Student Speakers |
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Registered Student Speakers |
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Registered Elected Officials |
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Registered Elected Officials |
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Registered General Speakers |
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Registered General Speakers |
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Action Item Question & Repsonses |
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Action Items Questions and Responses – Added 5.27.2025 |
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Action Items |
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1. | Acceptance of Donation from the US Soccer Foundation and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and Right of Entry to Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, Building 21, and Swenson Arts and Technology HS |
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2. | Revocation of Consent to the Amendment to the Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District – Updated 5.13.2025/Updated 5.20.2025 |
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3. | Contracts with Various Vendors for Marketing Support Services ($1,155,000) |
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4. | Approval of Personnel Hires – Updated 5.23.2025 |
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5. | Approval of Personnel Terminations – Updated 5.29.2025 |
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6. | Administration’s Recommendation for Termination of Professional Employees – Withdrawn By Staff 5.23.2025 |
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7. | Approval of Resignations and Retirements – Updated 5.29.2025 |
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8. | Payments to Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania School Police and IDEMIA/MORPHO USA ($280,000) |
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9. | Contract with Foundations, Inc. for Executive Staffing Services ($4,000,000) |
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10. | Settlement of Claim of Jenna Hemphill v. Global Spectrum, L.P. (an indemnitee of the School District of Philadelphia) ($147,693.60) |
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11. | Capital Award for the Public Address System and IT Infrastructure Emergency Replacement at Murrell Dobbins CTE High School |
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12. | Change Orders at Various Locations ($1,404,657) |
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13. | Capital Award for HVAC Major Renovation at E. W. Rhodes Middle School ($22,069,649) |
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14. | Contract with Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. for the Lease and Installation of Modular Classrooms at Henry Lea Elementary School ($754,720) |
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15. | Capital Award for Major HVAC Renovation at Kensington High School ($15,361,273) |
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16. | Contract for Professional Structural Engineering Design Services with Various Vendors - IDIQ ($8,000,000) |
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17. | Adoption of Amended Capital Budget for 2024-2025 and Amended Capital Program for 2025-2030, and Adoption of a Capital Budget for 2025-2026 and a Capital Program for 2026-2031 – Updated 5.23.2025 |
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18. | Contracts with Various Vendors for Fire Alarm Repairs and Certifications ($2,550,000) |
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19. | Contracts with Various Vendors for Emergency Generator Service ($450,000) |
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20. | Contracts with Various Vendors for Concrete Block Repairs ($2,250,000) |
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21. | Contracts with Various Vendors for HVAC Under 50 Tons ($18,000,000) |
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22. | Contracts with Various Vendors for High Voltage Repairs ($3,000,000) |
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23. | Contract with Price Contracting, LLC for Piping and Sewer Repair ($2,250,000) |
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24. | Contract with Motorola Inc. for Radio Equipment ($100,000) |
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25. | Renewals of Lease or License Agreements with Various Lessees or Licensees ($1,939,960.27) |
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26. | Lease Agreement with St. Paul’s Baptist Church for Additional Space ($31,727.83) |
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27. | Authorization to Purchase Subsidized Food Products From Approved United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Processors ($6,500,000) |
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28. | Amendment of Contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. for GPS Transportation Management Software ($473,000) |
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29. | Amendment of Contract with Various Vendors for Cab and School Vehicle Transportation for Students ($126,400,749) |
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30. | Amendment of Contracts with Various Schools for Own Bus Transportation for Students ($5,727,634) |
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31. | Amendment of Contract with SEON Design (USA) Corporation for Transportation Management System ($225,000) |
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32. | Amendment of Contracts with Various Vendors for Yellow Bus Transportation for Students ($84,284,164) |
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33. | Contract with R.F. Design & Integration, Inc. for School Safety Security Technology Systems Maintenance and Repair Services ($278,000) |
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34. | Amendment of Contract with SDG Security LLC for Fire Alarm and Intrusion Alarm Telecommunications Services ($250,000) |
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35. | Contract with Securitas Technology Inc. to Install CCTV Security Camera and Video Management Systems at Four Schools ($1,025,253) |
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36. | Amendment of Contract with The City of Philadelphia for Extended Day Extended Year Programming ($25,700,000) |
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37. | Contract with Cvent for Event Management and Registration Platform ($117,420) |
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38. | Amendment of Contract with Various Vendors for Out of School Time Programs for Expanded Learning Opportunities ($0 Time Extension) |
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39. | Contract with Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia for Parenting Education Services ($500,000) |
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40. | Contracts with Various Qualified Vendors - Preschool Programs ($82,632,000) |
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41. | Authorization for Flexible Instructional Day Program – Updated 5.13.2025
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42. | Contract with Various Vendors for Vendor-Led Teacher Training ($600,000) |
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43. | Review of Board Policies (REVIEW - NO ACTION) – Added 5.13.2025 |
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44. | Authorization of Payment to Council of the Great City Schools for Membership Dues FY26 ($63,637) – Added 5.13.2025 |
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45. | Adoption of Amended Operating Budget for 2024-2025 and Operating Budget for 2025-2026 – Added 5.13.2025/Updated 5.23.2025 |
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46. | Amendment of Contract with Barbacane, Thornton & Company LLP for Accounting Advisory Services ($150,000) – Added 5.13.2025 |
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47. | Contract with U.S. Facilities, Inc. for Contracted Custodial Services ($32,336,929) – Added 5.13.2025 |
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48. | Contract with TNG Consulting for Case Management Software Services ($223,000) – Added 5.13.2025 |
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49. | Amendment of Contract with Scenario Learning LLC for Compliance Training ($87,641) – Added 5.14.2025 |
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50. | Contract with Institute for Excellence in Education d/b/a National Charter Schools Institute for services in connection with Phase 2 of Project RiSE ($300,000) – Added 5.21.2025 |
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51. | Revised Application for New Charter School - Early College Charter School of Philadelphia - Added 5.27.2025/Updated 5.29.2025 |
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Adjourn |
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Call to Order - Intermediate Unit Board of Directors |
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Roll Call - Board of Directors |
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Approval of Minutes - February 27, 2025 |
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Action Items - Intermediate Unit 26 |
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1. | Contracts with Various Vendors for IDEA Equitable Participation to Non-Public Schools for Services ($2,000,000) |
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2. | Authorization of IDEA, Part B Sub-award Agreements with Various Charter Schools and Cyber Charter Schools – Special Education Services ($27,000,000) |
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3. | Adoption of Philadelphia Intermediate Unit No. 26 Operating Amended Budget for 2024-2025 and Philadelphia Intermediate Unit No. 26 Operating Budget for 2025-2026 – Added 5.13.2025/Updated 5.23.2025 |
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Adjourn |
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