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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

BOARD OF EDUCATION

PUBLIC MEETING

AGENDA

MAY 29, 2025

 

 

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

 

Roll Call - Lynn Rauch, Esq., General Counsel

 

Approval of Minutes - April 24, 2025

 

Board President Opening Remarks on Action Item 52

 

Speakers on Action Item 52 - WITHDRAWN 5.29.2025

 

Board of Education Vote on Action Item 52 - WITHDRAWN 5.29.2025

 

Committee Reports

 

Superintendent Remarks - Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Superintendent

 

Presentations

 

Charter Schools Office, Mariel Ziegler, Deputy Chief, Engagement & Operations– Revised Application for New Charter School - Early College Charter School of Philadelphia

 

Written Testimony

 

Registered Student Speakers

 

Registered Student Speakers 

 

Registered Elected Officials

 

Registered Elected Officials 

 

Registered General Speakers

 

Registered General Speakers 

 

Action Item Question & Repsonses

 

Action Items Questions and Responses – Added 5.27.2025

 

Action Items

 

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

 

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

 

3.

Contracts with Various Vendors for Marketing Support Services ($1,155,000)

 

4.

Approval of Personnel Hires – Updated 5.23.2025

 

5.

Approval of Personnel Terminations – Updated 5.29.2025

 

6.

Administration’s Recommendation for Termination of Professional Employees – Withdrawn By Staff 5.23.2025

 

7.

Approval of Resignations and Retirements – Updated 5.29.2025

 

8.

Payments to Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania School Police and IDEMIA/MORPHO USA ($280,000)

 

9.

Contract with Foundations, Inc. for Executive Staffing Services ($4,000,000)

 

10.

Settlement of Claim of Jenna Hemphill v. Global Spectrum, L.P. (an indemnitee of the School District of Philadelphia) ($147,693.60)

 

11.

Capital Award for the Public Address System and IT Infrastructure Emergency Replacement at Murrell Dobbins CTE High School

 

12.

Change Orders at Various Locations ($1,404,657)

 

13.

Capital Award for HVAC Major Renovation at E. W. Rhodes Middle School ($22,069,649)

 

14.

Contract with Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. for the Lease and Installation of Modular Classrooms at Henry Lea Elementary School ($754,720)

 

15.

Capital Award for Major HVAC Renovation at Kensington High School ($15,361,273)

 

16.

Contract for Professional Structural Engineering Design Services with Various Vendors - IDIQ ($8,000,000)

 

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

 

18.

Contracts with Various Vendors for Fire Alarm Repairs and Certifications ($2,550,000)

 

19.

Contracts with Various Vendors for Emergency Generator Service ($450,000)

 

20.

Contracts with Various Vendors for Concrete Block Repairs ($2,250,000)

 

21.

Contracts with Various Vendors for HVAC Under 50 Tons ($18,000,000)

 

22.

Contracts with Various Vendors for High Voltage Repairs ($3,000,000)

 

23.

Contract with Price Contracting, LLC for Piping and Sewer Repair ($2,250,000)

 

24.

Contract with Motorola Inc. for Radio Equipment ($100,000)

 

25.

Renewals of Lease or License Agreements with Various Lessees or Licensees ($1,939,960.27)

 

26.

Lease Agreement with St. Paul’s Baptist Church for Additional Space ($31,727.83)

 

27.

Authorization to Purchase Subsidized Food Products From Approved United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Processors ($6,500,000)

 

28.

Amendment of Contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. for GPS Transportation Management Software ($473,000)

 

29.

Amendment of Contract with Various Vendors for Cab and School Vehicle Transportation for Students ($126,400,749)

 

30.

Amendment of Contracts with Various Schools for Own Bus Transportation for Students ($5,727,634)

 

31.

Amendment of Contract with SEON Design (USA) Corporation for Transportation Management System ($225,000)

 

32.

Amendment of Contracts with Various Vendors for Yellow Bus Transportation for Students ($84,284,164)

 

33.

Contract with R.F. Design & Integration, Inc. for School Safety Security Technology Systems Maintenance and Repair Services ($278,000)

 

34.

Amendment of Contract with SDG Security LLC for Fire Alarm and Intrusion Alarm Telecommunications Services ($250,000)

 

35.

Contract with Securitas Technology Inc. to Install CCTV Security Camera and Video Management Systems at Four Schools ($1,025,253)

 

36.

Amendment of Contract with The City of Philadelphia for Extended Day Extended Year Programming ($25,700,000)

 

37.

Contract with Cvent for Event Management and Registration Platform ($117,420)

 

38.

Amendment of Contract with Various Vendors for Out of School Time Programs for Expanded Learning Opportunities ($0 Time Extension)

 

39.

Contract with Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia for Parenting Education Services ($500,000)

 

40.

Contracts with Various Qualified Vendors - Preschool Programs ($82,632,000)

 

41.

Authorization for Flexible Instructional Day Program – Updated 5.13.2025

 

 

 

42.

Contract with Various Vendors for Vendor-Led Teacher Training ($600,000)

 

43.

Review of Board Policies (REVIEW - NO ACTION) – Added 5.13.2025

 

44.

Authorization of Payment to Council of the Great City Schools for Membership Dues FY26 ($63,637) – Added 5.13.2025

 

45.

Adoption of Amended Operating Budget for 2024-2025 and Operating Budget for 2025-2026  – Added 5.13.2025/Updated 5.23.2025

 

46.

Amendment of Contract with Barbacane, Thornton & Company LLP for Accounting Advisory Services ($150,000) – Added 5.13.2025

 

47.

Contract with U.S. Facilities, Inc. for Contracted Custodial Services ($32,336,929) – Added 5.13.2025

 

48.

Contract with TNG Consulting for Case Management Software Services ($223,000) – Added 5.13.2025

 

49.

Amendment of Contract with Scenario Learning LLC for Compliance Training ($87,641) – Added 5.14.2025

 

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

 

51.

Revised Application for New Charter School - Early College Charter School of Philadelphia  - Added 5.27.2025/Updated 5.29.2025

 

Adjourn

 

Call to Order - Intermediate Unit Board of Directors

 

Roll Call - Board of Directors

 

Approval of Minutes - February 27, 2025

 

Action Items - Intermediate Unit 26

 

1.

Contracts with Various Vendors for IDEA Equitable Participation to Non-Public Schools for Services ($2,000,000) 

 

2.

Authorization of IDEA, Part B Sub-award Agreements with Various Charter Schools and Cyber Charter Schools – Special Education Services ($27,000,000) 

 

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

 

Adjourn