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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

BOARD OF EDUCATION

PUBLIC MEETING

AGENDA

JUNE 26, 2025

 

 

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

 

Roll Call - Lynn Rauch Esq., General Counsel

 

Approval of Minutes - June 12,2025

 

Board President Opening Remarks on Action Item 51

 

Speakers on Action Item 51

 

Board of Education Vote on Action Item 51

 

51.

The Board of Education will consider a proposed agreement between The School District of Philadelphia and the United States Department of Justice with respect to an ongoing investigation of District asbestos management practices - Added 6.26.2025

 

Registered Student Speakers

 

Registered Student Speakers

 

Superintendent Remarks - Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Superintendent

 

Written Testimony

 

Written Testimony 

 

Registered Elected Officials / Union Leaders

 

Registered Elected Officials / Union Leaders

 

Registered General Speakers

 

Registered General Speakers

 

Presentations

 

Charter Schools Office, Peng Chao, Chief of Charter Schools, Overview of 2024-2025 Charter Renewal Cohort

 

 

 

Action Item Question & Repsonses

 

Action Item Questions & Responses

 

Action Items

 

1.

Donation from the Lindy Foundation; License and Right of Entry with MGA Remodeling LLC for Schoolyard Improvements at Grover Washington Jr. Middle School, Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, and Swenson Arts & Technology High School ($300,000)

 

2.

Donation from the Lindy Foundation; License and Right of Entry with MGA Remodeling LLC for Schoolyard Improvements at the Various Schools ($600,000)

 

3.

Adoption of Board Policies – Updated 6.10.2025

 

4.

Approval of Personnel Hires- Updated 6.18.2025

 

5.

Approval of Personnel Terminations – Updated 6.26.2025

 

6.

Administration’s Recommendation for Termination of Professional Employees – Updated 6.26.2025

 

7.

Approval of Resignations and Retirements – Updated 6.26.2025

 

8.

Contract with Vault Health Services for Medical Laboratory Testing Services ($99,000)

 

9.

Amendment of Contract with Handshake for Recruitment ($58,125)

 

10.

Contract for Stop Loss Insurance for Health Insurance Program with Highmark Insurance Group ($3,413,616)

 

11.

Authorization to Engage Additional Outside Counsel Firms

 

12.

Contracts with Various Vendors for Professional Moving Services Companies - As Needed ($3,600,000)

 

13.

Change Orders at Various Locations ($230,870)

 

14.

Contract with The Metro Group, Inc for Boiler Water Treatment & Testing ($959,220)

 

15.

Contract with General Chemical & Supply LLC for Custodial Equipment Repairs ($60,000)

 

16.

Amendment to Contract with River Valley Landscapes Inc. for Playground Equipment Repair ($285,000)

 

17.

Contract with Various Real Estate Brokers

 

18.

Contract with Various Real Estate Appraisers for Appraisals ($180,000)

 

19.

Contract with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority – SEPTA ($34,000,000)

 

20.

Contract with Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc. for Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel ($1,500,000)

 

21.

Parent Flat Rate Payment for Transportation Expenses ($191,100,000)

 

22.

Parent Reimbursement for Transportation Expenses ($5,000,000)

 

23.

Contract with Automotive Rentals, Inc. for Managing the Non-Bus Fleet ($10,618,272)

 

24.

Contract with Genuine Parts Company for Yellow Bus and Non-Bus Fleet Auto Parts Store ($11,945,556)

 

25.

Contract with Various Vendors for Yellow Bus Repair Services ($8,367,254)

 

26.

Contracts with Various Vendors Promotional Items and Supplies ($5,000,000)

 

27.

Contract with Supra Office Solutions, Inc. for Trash Bags ($250,000)

 

28.

Contract with SHI International Corporation for Mobile Surveillance Platform ($51,129)

 

29.

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

 

30.

Contract with AutoFX, LLC for School Safety Vehicle Lighting Assemblies ($64,650)

 

31.

Amendment to Contract with the Philadelphia Police Department for Enhanced School Safety Supports ($100,000)

 

32.

Amendment of Contract with Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. for School Safety Uniforms ($150,000)

 

33.

Contract with All American Sports Corporation dba Riddell for Athletic Equipment Restoration and Repair ($875,000)

 

34.

Authorization of Additional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Suppliers

 

35.

Contract with Accessible Services and Products, LLC. for Mechanical Lifts and Maintenance Services ($200,000)

 

36.

Authorization to Make Payments to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools - Accreditation ($340,000)

 

37.

Authorization of Head Start Parent Activity Fund ($500,000) 

 

38.

License Agreement with Various Entities for School-Based Wellness Centers – Added 6.11.2025 

 

39.

Contract with the National Center for Mental Wellbeing for Staff Training ($52,000) – Added 6.11.2025

 

40.

Authorization to Levy and Assess Taxes - Added 6.11.2025/Updated 6.17.2025

 

41.

Contract with DeLuca Advisory & Consulting Services LLC for Program Management Services for the Office of Environmental Management Services ($15,600,000) - Added 6.11.2025/Updated 6.12.2025

 

42.

Contract with Conner Strong & Buckelew Companies Inc. for Casualty and Property Insurance Premiums ($7,056,352) – Added 6.11.2025

 

43.

Capital Award for Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) at Horatio B. Hackett Elementary School ($2,509,000) – Added 6.11.2025

 

44.

Approval of Act 80 Exception - Instructional Time – Added 6.11.2025

 

45.

Authorization of Payment for multiple years to The Philadelphia Tribune for Graduation Edition ($90,000) - Added 6.11.2025

 

46.

Amendment of Contracts with Community Agencies to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness ($2,770,000) – Added 6.11.2025

 

47.

Proposed Student Expulsion K.S. – Added 6.18.2025

 

48.

Proposed Student Expulsion A.S. - Added 6.18.2025

 

49.

Proposed Student Expulsion J.R. - Added 6.18.2025

 

50.

Contract with Diligent Corporation - Electronic Board Meeting Management System ($110,984.53) – Added 6.24.2025

 

Adjourn

 

Action Items

 

1.

Contracts with Various Vendors for the Targeted School Safety Grant to Non-Public Schools to Purchase School Safety and Security and Behavioral and Mental Health Programs and Projects and Related Goods and Services ($1,500,000) – Updated 6.12.2025