| THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA JUNE 26, 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 - June 12,2025 |
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Board President Opening Remarks on Action Item 51 |
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Speakers on Action Item 51 |
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Board of Education Vote on Action Item 51 |
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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 |
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Registered Student Speakers |
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Registered Student Speakers |
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Superintendent Remarks - Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Superintendent |
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Written Testimony |
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Written Testimony |
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Registered Elected Officials / Union Leaders |
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Registered Elected Officials / Union Leaders |
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Registered General Speakers |
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Registered General Speakers |
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Presentations |
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Charter Schools Office, Peng Chao, Chief of Charter Schools, Overview of 2024-2025 Charter Renewal Cohort
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Action Item Question & Repsonses |
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Action Item Questions & Responses |
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Action Items |
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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) |
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2. | Donation from the Lindy Foundation; License and Right of Entry with MGA Remodeling LLC for Schoolyard Improvements at the Various Schools ($600,000) |
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3. | Adoption of Board Policies – Updated 6.10.2025 |
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4. | Approval of Personnel Hires- Updated 6.18.2025 |
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5. | Approval of Personnel Terminations – Updated 6.26.2025 |
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6. | Administration’s Recommendation for Termination of Professional Employees – Updated 6.26.2025 |
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7. | Approval of Resignations and Retirements – Updated 6.26.2025 |
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8. | Contract with Vault Health Services for Medical Laboratory Testing Services ($99,000) |
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9. | Amendment of Contract with Handshake for Recruitment ($58,125) |
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10. | Contract for Stop Loss Insurance for Health Insurance Program with Highmark Insurance Group ($3,413,616) |
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11. | Authorization to Engage Additional Outside Counsel Firms |
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12. | Contracts with Various Vendors for Professional Moving Services Companies - As Needed ($3,600,000) |
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13. | Change Orders at Various Locations ($230,870) |
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14. | Contract with The Metro Group, Inc for Boiler Water Treatment & Testing ($959,220) |
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15. | Contract with General Chemical & Supply LLC for Custodial Equipment Repairs ($60,000) |
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16. | Amendment to Contract with River Valley Landscapes Inc. for Playground Equipment Repair ($285,000) |
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17. | Contract with Various Real Estate Brokers |
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18. | Contract with Various Real Estate Appraisers for Appraisals ($180,000) |
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19. | Contract with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority – SEPTA ($34,000,000) |
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20. | Contract with Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc. for Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel ($1,500,000) |
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21. | Parent Flat Rate Payment for Transportation Expenses ($191,100,000) |
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22. | Parent Reimbursement for Transportation Expenses ($5,000,000) |
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23. | Contract with Automotive Rentals, Inc. for Managing the Non-Bus Fleet ($10,618,272) |
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24. | Contract with Genuine Parts Company for Yellow Bus and Non-Bus Fleet Auto Parts Store ($11,945,556) |
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25. | Contract with Various Vendors for Yellow Bus Repair Services ($8,367,254) |
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26. | Contracts with Various Vendors Promotional Items and Supplies ($5,000,000) |
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27. | Contract with Supra Office Solutions, Inc. for Trash Bags ($250,000) |
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28. | Contract with SHI International Corporation for Mobile Surveillance Platform ($51,129) |
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29. | Contract with Motorola Inc. for Radio Equipment ($100,000) |
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30. | Contract with AutoFX, LLC for School Safety Vehicle Lighting Assemblies ($64,650) |
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31. | Amendment to Contract with the Philadelphia Police Department for Enhanced School Safety Supports ($100,000) |
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32. | Amendment of Contract with Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. for School Safety Uniforms ($150,000) |
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33. | Contract with All American Sports Corporation dba Riddell for Athletic Equipment Restoration and Repair ($875,000) |
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34. | Authorization of Additional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Suppliers |
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35. | Contract with Accessible Services and Products, LLC. for Mechanical Lifts and Maintenance Services ($200,000) |
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36. | Authorization to Make Payments to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools - Accreditation ($340,000) |
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37. | Authorization of Head Start Parent Activity Fund ($500,000) |
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38. | License Agreement with Various Entities for School-Based Wellness Centers – Added 6.11.2025 |
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39. | Contract with the National Center for Mental Wellbeing for Staff Training ($52,000) – Added 6.11.2025 |
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40. | Authorization to Levy and Assess Taxes - Added 6.11.2025/Updated 6.17.2025 |
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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 |
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42. | Contract with Conner Strong & Buckelew Companies Inc. for Casualty and Property Insurance Premiums ($7,056,352) – Added 6.11.2025 |
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43. | Capital Award for Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) at Horatio B. Hackett Elementary School ($2,509,000) – Added 6.11.2025 |
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44. | Approval of Act 80 Exception - Instructional Time – Added 6.11.2025 |
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45. | Authorization of Payment for multiple years to The Philadelphia Tribune for Graduation Edition ($90,000) - Added 6.11.2025 |
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46. | Amendment of Contracts with Community Agencies to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness ($2,770,000) – Added 6.11.2025 |
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47. | Proposed Student Expulsion K.S. – Added 6.18.2025 |
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48. | Proposed Student Expulsion A.S. - Added 6.18.2025 |
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49. | Proposed Student Expulsion J.R. - Added 6.18.2025 |
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50. | Contract with Diligent Corporation - Electronic Board Meeting Management System ($110,984.53) – Added 6.24.2025 |
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Adjourn |
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Action Items |
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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 |
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