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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

BOARD OF EDUCATION

PUBLIC MEETING

AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

 

 

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

 

Non-Voting Student Board Representative Appointment Ceremony

 

Roll Call - Lynn Rauch, General Counsel

 

Approval of Minutes - August 22, 2024

 

Committee Reports

 

Registered Student Speakers

 

Registered Student Speakers

 

Superintendent Remarks - Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Superintendent

 

Presentations

 

Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) Presentation

 

Charter School Office Presentation

 

Registered Elected Officials

 

Registered Elected Officials

 

Written Testimony

 

Written Testimony

 

Registered General Speakers

 

Registered General Speakers

 

Action Item Question & Responses

 

Action Item Questions and Responses

 

Action Items

 

1.

Approval of Personnel Hires – Updated 9.12.2024

 

2.

Approval of Personnel Terminations – Updated 9.19.2024

 

3.

Administration’s Recommendation for Termination of Professional Employees – WITHDRAWN BY STAFF 9.12.2024

 

4.

Approval of Resignations and Retirements – Updated 9.19.2024

 

5.

Ratification of LCA with The Management Center ($10,600)

 

6.

Contract with Mercury Public Affairs, LLC for Strategic Communications Support ($216,000) – Updated 9.18.2024

 

7.

Contract with Various Vendors for Hydration Station and Plumbing Supplies Action Item ($3,957,820) – Updated 9.4.2024/Updated 9.17.2024

 

8.

Change Orders at Various Locations ($279,781)

 

9.

Capital Award for Fire Alarm Upgrades at Walter B. Saul High School ($1,780,000)

 

10.

Ratification Amendment of the IDIQ Contract for Structural Engineering (No Cost Time Extension)

 

11.

Right of Entry Agreement with Bulle Development Group for Playground Improvements at the Tanner G. Duckery School – Updated 9.11.2024

 

12.

Authorization of Cooperative Purchase Agreements and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with Various Suppliers for purchasing of essential materials, supplies, and equipment needed in the operation of approved programs within the Office of Career & Technical Education ($15,000,000)

 

13.

Contract with General Recreation Inc. for Emlen Playground Project ($50,000)

 

14.

Contract for Student Special Education Evaluation Teams and Center ($1,875,000)

 

15.

Contracts with Various Vendors for the Provision of Digital Special Education Kits and Evaluation Tools, and Materials for School Psychologists ($1,200,000)

 

16.

Contract with Various Vendors for Asbestos Abatement, Lead Stabilization and Environmental Cleanup Projects ($67,200,000) – Added 9.4.2024/Updated 9.17.2024

 

17.

Contract with Various Vendors for Asbestos, Lead Paint, Mold, and Indoor Air Quality Consulting Services ($34,860,000) - Added 9.4.2024/Updated 9.17.2024

 

18.

Contract with Brownstone PR and Insight Education Group, LLC for Community Engagement and Facilitation Support ($430,000) – Added 9.4.2024/9.18.2024

 

 

 

19.

Contract with DLR Group Inc. for Facilities Planning Services ($4,450,918) – Added 9.4.2024/Updated 9.18.2024

 

20.

Amendment of Contract with the City of Philadelphia for Site Coordinators and Before School Programming ($3,360,825) – Added 9.4.2024

 

21.

Authorization of Keystone Opportunity Zone - West Parkside – Added 9.5.2024

 

22.

Authorization of Keystone Opportunity Zone - Navy Yard - Added 9.5.2024

 

23.

Authorization of Keystone Opportunity Zone - Eastwick - Added 9.5.2024

 

24.

Authorization of Keystone Opportunity Zone - 3025 JFK – Added 9.5.2024

 

25.

Capital Award for Ventilation System Upgrade at Jules E. Mastbaum High School ($4,563,187) – Added 9.11.2024

 

26.

Impact Charter School West, formerly known as Independence Charter School West – Application for Charter Renewal - Added 9.16.2024/Updated 9.19.2024

 

27.

Facilities Plan Resolution – Added 9.17.2024/Updated 10.11.2024

 

Adjourn