THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 15, 2022 Call to Order - Joyce S. Wilkerson, President Roll Call - Lynn Rauch, Esq., General Counsel Approval of Minutes - November 17, 2022 Committee Reports Superintendent Remarks - Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Superintendent • Board of Education - Other Superintendent Remarks Presentation Action Item Questions and Answers • Action Item Questions and Answers Board of Education - Other Written Testimony • Written Testimony Board of Education - Other Registered Student Speakers • Student Speakers List Board of Education - Other Registered Speakers on Action Items • General Speakers List Other Business - Board of Education Reorganization Goals and Guardrails • Progress Monitoring Report: Guardrail 3 Board of Education - Other • Progress Monitoring Presentation: Guardrail 3 Board of Education - Other Action Item 1. Adoption of Board of Education Public Meeting Schedule 2023 Board of Education - Other
2. Contract with Brownstone Public Relations to Expand Two-Way Community Engagement Efforts ($70,000) - Withdrawn by Staff 12.8.2022
Superintendent - Contracts 3. Contract amendment with The DT Firm, LLC ($87,000) Superintendent - Amended Contracts 4. Approval of Personnel Hires (Update 12.9.2022) Talent - Other 5. Approval of Personnel Terminations (Updated 12.15.2022) Talent - Other 6. Administration's Recommendation for Termination of Professional Employees (Updated 12.15.2022) Talent - Other 7. Approval of Resignations and Retirements (Updated 12.15.22) Talent - Other 8. Authorization to purchase from vendors approved via the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 series contract Information Technology - Contracts 9. Contracts with Various Vendors on the PEPPM Master Contract - Technology Equipment and Peripherals ($4,500,000) Operations - Procurement - Contracts 10. Energy Performance Contract with NORESCO for the Guaranteed Energy Saving Act (GESA) 3 at Heston, Locke, Washington, Franklin, Hackett, Clemente, Ellwood, and Kirkbride Schools ($125,000,000) Operations - Facilities - Contracts
11. Amendment of Contracts with Wayne Moving and Storage Company, Inc., T & N Van Service and Affiliates, All Seasons Global Solutions (ASGS) - Moving Services ($2,000,000) Operations - Facilities - Amended Contracts 12. Amendments to Contracts with Various Vendors for Boiler Burner Repair Services ($1,200,000) Operations - Facilities - Amended Contracts 13. Contracts with Various Vendors for New Furniture and Equipment at T.M. Peirce Elementary School - ($3,700,000) Operations - Capital Programs - Capital Awards 14. Contract with Browntown Group LLC - Certified Payroll Reporting ($100,000) Operations - Procurement - Contracts 15. Ratification of Contract with Office Depot Business Solutions, LLC - Office Supplies - $12,000,000 Operations - Procurement - Other 16. Amendment of Contract with SEON Design (USA) Corporation - Transportation Management System ($225,000) Operations - Transportation - Amended Contracts 17. Amendment to Contract with Joseph A. DeLuca Advisory & Consulting
Services LLC for Program Management Services for the Office of
Environmental Management Services Operations - Facilities - Amended Contracts 18. Authorization of School Bus Purchases from Various Vendors ($7,036,000) Operations - Transportation - Amended Contracts 19. Amendment to Contract with Terraphase Engineering, Inc. - Water Testing Program Management Services Operations - Facilities - Amended Contracts 20. Ratification of Acceptance of Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Driving PA Forward: CY21 Truck & Bus Fleet Grant Program ($936,000) Operations - Transportation - Other 21. Ratification of Contract Amendment with O and S Associates Architects and Engineers for Professional Design Services for the Bayard Taylor Roof Replacement ($44,250) Operations - Facilities - Other 22. Ratification Amendment of Contract with The Sheward Partnership for Professional Design Services for the Kensington High School Building Envelope Improvement Project - No Cost Time Extension Operations - Facilities - Other
23. Contract with Gessler Construction Co., Inc. for Parking Lot Stormwater Management Improvements ($567,500) Operations - Facilities - Contracts 24. Amendment of Contract with Multiple Vendors - Interpretation and Translation Services Student Support Services - Amended Contracts 25. PowerSchool - Learning Management System ($1,750,000) Academic Support - Contracts 26. Review of Proposed Board Policies (REVIEW - NO ACTION) - Added 12.1.2022 Board of Education - Other 27. Contract with Amazon.com Services, LLC. - Online Marketplace ($1,000,000) - Added 12.1.2022 Operations - Procurement - Contracts 28. Change Orders at Various Locations ($552,110) - Added 12.2.2022 Operations - Capital Programs - Other 29. Memorandum of Understanding with Kooth USA, LLC ($1,800,000) - Added 12.7.2022 Student Support Services - Memorandum of Understanding 30. Teachers Institute of Phila- Teaching & Learning - MOU - AcademicSupport- FY23 - WITHDRAWN 12.13.2022
Academic Support - Memorandum of Understanding 31. Amendment of Contract with Institute for the Development of African
American Youth, Inc. for Expansion of Safe Path School and Community Safety Corridor Program - Added 12.13.2022 Operations - School Safety - Amended Contracts Adjourn Email: schoolboard@philasd.org Twitter: @PHLschoolboard | Facebook: @PHLschoolboard
Superintendent Remarks - Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Superintendent - • Title: Superintendent Remarks Presentation Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Office Originating Request: Board of Education ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Superintendent Remarks Presentation Supporting Document
Superintendent’s Opening Remarks December 15, 2022 Tony B. Watlington, Sr. Ed. D. Superintendent
2 District Recognition Congratulations to President Joyce Wilkerson for Earning the 2022 Benjamin E. Mays Lifetime Achievement Award
3 Superintendent’s Vision The School District of Philadelphia will achieve the Board’s Goals and Guardrails, as well as become the fastest improving large, urban school district in the country.
4 The percentage of 3-8 grade students who are proficient on the state ELA assessment will grow from 35.7% in August 2019 to 65.0% by August 2026. The percentage of 3rd grade students who are proficient on the state ELA assessment will grow from 32.5% in August 2019 to 62.0% by August 2026. The percentage of 3-8 grade students who are proficient on the state math assessment will grow from 21.5% in August 2019 to 52.0% by August 2026. The percentage of students who are proficient on all three state high school assessments (Algebra, Literature, and Biology) by the end of their 11th grade year will grow from 26.1% in August 2019 to 52.0% by August 2026. The percentage of Career and Technical Education (CTE) students who pass an industry standards-based competency assessment by the end of their 12th grade year will grow from 54.5% in August 2019 to 80.0% in August 2026. 1 2 3 4 5 Every school will be a safe, welcoming and healthy place where our students, staff and community want to be and
learn each day. This means that our schools will be: (1) environmentally safe and clean; and (2) spaces with inclusive climates that provide students with access to robust social, emotional, and mental health supports. Every student will have a well-rounded education with arts, athletics, and other co-curricular opportunities integrated into the school experience. Every parent and guardian will be welcomed and encouraged to be partners in their child’s school community. Our students' potential will not be limited by practices that perpetuate systemic racism and hinder student achievement. 1 2 3 4 Goals Guardrails Board Goals and Guardrails
5 Where We Are & Where We Are Going ● Top Priority: Safety ○ School Safety Measures ○ Student and Staff Wellness ● Immediate Focus Areas ○ Student Attendance ○ Teacher Attendance ○ At Risk for Dropout ● Next Steps: Strategic Planning Process
6 ● Groups of parents/guardians, principals, teachers, school support staff, students, union representatives, central office staff, and external stakeholders ● Provide feedback, opinions, and experiences to inform the Strategic Plan ● 50 central office staff, school-based staff, and students ● Generate the content in the Strategic Plan, which will be considered by the Leadership Team Steering Committee Advisory GroupsLeadership Team Strategic Plan ● 25 central office staff and school-based staff ● Serve as the decision-making body for the Strategic Plan with input from other teams Strategic Planning Teams
7 Districtwide Attendance Data
Why Student Attendance Matters? Students who fail to complete their education are more likely to experience negative outcomes including: ➔ Poverty ➔ Poor Health ➔ Time in the criminal justice system Why Teacher Attendance Matters? ➔ Teachers need to be present to provide benefits to students. ➔ Substitutes are not nearly as effective in promoting student learning.
9 Immediate Focus Area Tracking Indicators Definition Frequency of Monitoring Monitoring Systems Student Attendance The percentage of students attending 90% or more school days in a month. Monthly Annually District Learning Network School Teacher Attendance The percentage of teachers attending 90% or more school days in a month. Monthly Annually District Learning Network School Student Drop Out Students left school without transferring or enrolled but did not show Monthly Annually Awaiting Data Verification
Students Attendance Within Month: 2021-22 & 2022-23District-Wide Source: Qlik Climate Matters, 12/14/2022. SDP Office of Evaluation, Research, and Accountability.
Teacher Attendance Within Month: 2021-22 & 2022-23District-Wide Source: Qlik School Employee Attendance, 12/14/2022. SDP Office of Evaluation, Research, and Accountability.
Student Dropouts within Month: 2021-22 & 2022-23District-Wide Awaiting Data Verification
13 Transportation Update
14 Transportation: On Time Performance Data ● On Time Performance Goal is 80% ● Monthly average currently exceeds monthly target (+1.75% increase) ● Our metric exceeds national standards established by Council of Great City Schools ● Transportation staff continues to audit routes for performance improvements
Action Item Questions and Answers - • Title: Action Item Questions and Answers Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Office Originating Request: Board of Education ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Action Item Questions and Answers Supporting Document
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education Action Item Questions and Responses December 15, 2022 Table of Contents Page # Action Item Questions 1 Action Item Questions Submitted by: Response 6) Contract with Brownstone Public Relations to Expand Two-Way Community Engagement Efforts ($70,000) 1. Why is this action item coming from the Superintendent's Office instead of Communications? 2. What does this contract do that is different from the strategic environmental communications? 3. What is the pragmatic scope of this work? 4. What outcomes are we hoping for in order to ensure a return on investment? Vice President Egea-Hinton Board Member Fix-Lopez [Action item has been withdrawn.] 1
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education Action Item Questions and Responses December 15, 2022 5. What are the deliverables? 6. How are we aligning strategies with families via the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Office versus work in this item? 7. How does the work intersect with work that's already happening in the district? 9) Energy Performance Contract with NORESCO for the Guaranteed Energy Saving Act (GESA) 3 at Heston, Locke, Washington, Franklin, Hackett, Clemente, Ellwood, and Kirkbride Schools ($125,000,000) 1. How do we plan for the next series of schools as it relates to the GESA projects? Vice President Egea-Hinton The Operations Division plans for the next series of GESA projects by identifying prospective District schools in specific geographic regions that will achieve the highest return on investment. The Operations Division works with an energy consulting firm that specializes in managing school districts energy savings initiatives to objectively
assess the following factors for the purpose of informing the selection process: ● Schools with low HVAC system FCA (Facility Condition Assessment) scores ● Location, with preference giving to economically high-needs (disadvantaged) neighborhoods ● Financial viability of the project 2
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education Action Item Questions and Responses December 15, 2022 ● Construction management approach ● Proposed M/WBE approach ● Savings calculation methodology ● Measurement and verification of savings ● Guaranteed savings history ● Green and sustainable design approaches ● Education/outreach for students and staff on the energy project ● Energy Services Company (ESCO) client references ● Reliability of equipment performance of ESCO’s past retrofit projects ● Performance during oral interview process Additionally, subcontractors are evaluated in the selection process considering the following factors: ● Safety record – reviews of safety program and accident history ● M/WBE status ● Current and future workload ● Past performance of work of a similar scope and size ● Bonding capacity ● Financial viability ● Price 3
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education Action Item Questions and Responses December 15, 2022 All schools selected for GESA projects benefit from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning improvements that are provided as part of the GESA contract. These benefits include increased environmental comfort and improved indoor air quality as required by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Federal ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding. The GESA 1.4 project is scheduled to start in 2023 and be completed by 2024. Overall, the GESA 1 program will have completed HVAC improvement projects in twelve (12) schools by the end of 2024. 20) Ratification of Acceptance of Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Driving PA Forward: CY21 Truck & Bus Fleet Grant Program ($936,000 1. How many buses do we have and how many are we phasing out Board Member Danzy
Vice President Egea-Hinton Board Member Salley 1. There are 370 buses in the yellow bus fleet. We have an additional 46 buses that were phased out and scheduled for auction. We have 171 buses over 15 years old, exceeding the national standard of 12 years of age. 2. Here is a chart of the current yellow bus fleet. 4
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education Action Item Questions and Responses December 15, 2022 2. Request for a simple chart that shows how many are electric, how many are needed, etc 3. Request to see a comprehensive overview of the strategy and the bigger picture around this work 4. What's the average lifespan of our buses? 3. Our goal is to modernize the District’s yellow bus fleet and have an average fleet age comparable to national standards. In order to accomplish this, our overall strategy is to continue purchasing a mix of buses including electric and clean-fuel ones to replace our aging buses. During FY22, with capital funds and awarded grants, we purchased 21 new buses (16 unleaded and 5 electric). With our most recent award of the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) and Driver PA Forward - On Road Rebate (2021), we purchased 9 additional electric buses, which are scheduled for delivery in early 2023. In order to efficiently modernize
the fleet and to phase out 171 buses that are over 15 years of age, we plan to diversify our fleet with alternative fuel (propane) buses in addition to electric and unleaded gasoline. The FY23 purchase plan includes 47 new buses (9 electric and 38 propane). Diversifying the yellow bus fleet will allow the District to reduce its carbon footprint and expeditiously phase out the older fleet. We will continue to apply for 5
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education Action Item Questions and Responses December 15, 2022 grants to supplement the cost of electric buses. 4. The average age of the fleet is 13 years. However, we have 171 buses over 15 years old, exceeding the national standard of 12 years of age. 24) Amendment of Contract with Multiple Vendors - Interpretation and Translation Services 1. How are we holding vendors accountable for ensuring that translation services provided are accurate and appropriate? 2. What are the reasons for delays in the use of services? 3. How are we ensuring that all staff are being trained in how to access and utilize translation and interpretation services that are available? Vice President Egea-Hinton Board Member Fix-Lopez 1. To ensure services are accurate and appropriate all translated products receive a final proofreading quality service review by another individual before the final product is sent to the requestor.
2. The reasons for delays in the use of translation services are: the number of words in a document, few translators available to translate more obscure languages, complexity of the document, number of projects, competing priorities that require translating some documents before others. Additional delays include: document formatting, proofreading, and requestors making additional edits in documents submitted for translation. 6
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education Action Item Questions and Responses December 15, 2022 4. How are we collecting data, particularly on the usage of translation and interpretation services that are available to schools? 5. How can we improve our use of services being offered? How do we standardize the use of these services across schools? How are we ensuring we are utilizing the serves correctly? 6. Why are we utilizing three different vendors to provide the services? 3. Annually, quick reference guides for accessing telephonic interpretation as well as requesting translation and interpretation services are shared with school leaders, department heads, secretaries, counselors, family engagement liaisons, bilingual counseling assistants, and other school-based positions who support parents and guardians whose primary language is not English. Instructions for how to request translation services also exist on the Office for Family and Community and Engagement
(FACE) website. 4. Translation and interpretation requests forms allow us to collect, track, and monitor translation and interpretation services. 5. Board Policy 139 standardizes the use of these services across schools. FACE provides training and resources for school-based and district-level personnel on language access support. In September 2022, the Language Access Concern Form was launched, which allows individuals to report concerns. 7
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education Action Item Questions and Responses December 15, 2022 6. At this time, it would not be more efficient/effective to use a single vendor as we know of no local vendors that have the capacity to support the volume of District translation and interpretation work. Three vendors have allowed us to increase the number of languages translated, improve the time to complete requests, and better support simultaneous requests. This approach has also limited the risks of project rejection based on timeline, completing vendor requests, and contractor language capacity. 8
Written Testimony - • Title: Written Testimony Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Office Originating Request: Board of Education ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Written Testimony Supporting Document
Testimony for School District of Philadelphia Board of Education Laura Johnson, Sunrise of Philadelphia December 14, 2022 Hello, my name is Laura Johnson. I serve as Deputy Executive Director of Sunrise of Philadelphia and a member of the Greater Philadelphia Extracurricular Collaborative (GPEC). The mission of Sunrise of Philadelphia is to support youth who face adversity to discover their strengths, experience success, and prepare for their future. Since Sunrise’s founding in 1999, Sunrise has offered quality out-of-school time programming in partnership with neighborhood public schools across Philadelphia. The Sunrise approach unites caring staff, families, schools, and communities to help young people stay on track to high school graduation and connect to post-secondary opportunities. Today, I am here as a member of the Greater Philadelphia Extracurricular Collaborative (GPEC) and I want to encourage Dr. Watlington and the School Board to establish an Office of
Extracurricular Partnerships, which will allow the District to better meet Guardrail 2 to improve student outcomes. This office would serve as the primary point of contact for all out-of-school time (OST) providers working in Philadelphia schools across funding streams; would report to the superintendent; and would create a common table for District and City officials, principals, and OST providers to coordinate. Today I would like to discuss the numerous benefits that afterschool programs bring to students as individuals, the district as a system and how this above mentioned office would help to meet Dr. Watlington’s goal to become the fastest improving district in the country. In June 2021 a PA Joint State Government Commission released a Return on Investment (ROI) of Afterschool Programs in Pennsylvania (report attached). The ROI overall shows that students who participate in afterschool and OST programs perform better in school and have improved
educational outcomes when compared to youth who do not participate. A compendium of studies of PST program by the Afterschool Alliance showed academic outcomes including (Pg. 46): ● Improved school attendance and engagement in learning ● improved test scores and grades ● students at the greatest risk showed the greatest gains ● frequency and duration of afterschool participation increases benefits
I have also attached a presentation from Dr. Terry Peterson highlighted the opportunities available to school districts to improve and expand access to afterschool and OST programs by leveraging the ARP ESSER funding that has been designated for afterschool programs. The district is currently directly funding afterschool programs through this funding, including Sunrise of Philadelphia. In order to ensure these programs are functioning at their highest level, leverage other programming funded by the state and city, and help ensure sustainability of these opportunities for youth, the Office of Extracurricular Partnerships should be opened with urgency and in partnership with programs providing this work. Thank you, Laura Johnson Deputy Executive Director Sunrise of Philadelphia GPEC Leadership Team Member
Ashley Redfearn A LETTER TO THE PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SCHOOL BOARD 12-14-2022 Dear Philadelphia School District and Board Members, As you may know, Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System (PVAAS) data was recently released. We are writing this letter to provide an update and share that Memphis Street Academy (MSA) continues to not only meet but exceed the expectations for growth among its students. In fact, growth scores illustrate that MSA is exceeding the standard for growth in Math and Science, and meeting the standard for growth in English Language Arts. Takeaways include: ● MSA’s PVAAS 3-Year Composite Score Average in grades 6, 7, 8 underscore that the teacher’s group of students exceeded the growth standard. ● In comparison to the state of Pennsylvania, MSA is above at 52.2% versus the state, at 12.1%. We will continue to provide details so you can stay abreast of Memphis Street Academy’s
milestone achievements as well as the efforts that go into ensuring our students continue receiving the best educational experience and support possible. Thank you, Ashley Redfearn, CEO, American Paradigm Schools Steven Bilski, CEO, Memphis Street Academy
Testimony, Board of Education, 12/15/22 Dr. Cheri Micheau, Former ESOL Teacher, OMCP Manager and Post-secondary Teacher Educator There are several English Learner issues that continue to be ignored by the School District of Philadelphia, despite frequent testimony from my colleagues and me. Following is a list of concerns, all of which have been introduced multiple times, but have never been seriously addressed by the Board: A. Newcomer programs: I understand that there is no plan to place newcomer programs in one or more middle and high schools next fall. Another year could go by without any meaningful effort to address a population that is not succeeding. There has been a need for many years for effectively planned and implemented newcomer programs—-indeed, a newcomer/international high school and middle school—-and there seems to be little will to move forward. Why? A number of new high school programs have been initiated in these past
ten years; more and more dual language programs are being added; entire new high schools have been opened….and yet, newcomers continue to receive only very substandard services. Many excuses have been offered, including a concern that a newcomer program is “segregationist,” but in the SDP’s focus on equity, newcomers deserve a program that effectively meets their needs——that is equity, and this is legally required by law and legal decisions on English Learner education. As noted many times, the current newcomer program suffers from a lack of autonomy in rostering, unfortunate staffing decisions, apparent lack of support by administrators for developing an innovative program, and a lack of appropriate curriculum to move newcomers forward. B. Graduation: It is concerning that absolute newcomers can graduate from high school within their first year in the U.S. despite very limited English; newcomer students with extremely limited English can arrive in February or March and still
graduate because of the overly generous awarding of credits from their home countries—-an attempt to beef up graduation numbers at ELs’ expense. For those who want to go on to college, this lack of time to learn English and inadequate language and content instruction will result in their having to pay tuition for remedial classes. C. BCAs: There is a lack of sufficient BCA support in many schools because of staffing challenges caused, at least in part, by very low salary for a position that is so essential in a school with English Learners. Surprisingly, there is no consideration of BCAs’ educational background in the salary structure; a BCA applicant with a Master’s degree would be paid the same as a high school graduate. Also, there is no consideration of how new a school is to ELs and their
families in assigning BCAs; a school that is suddenly and unexpectedly flooded with newcomers should receive significant BCA support in their first years working with this population, even if the total number is lower than the “required minimum number” for a school to receive a BCA. In other words, the assignment of BCAs should be done by considering context, as well as pure numbers. D. PD: We have spoken about the lack of meaningful professional development that addresses the needs of English Learners beyond QTEL training, and the lack of strong support—-and even a strong push— for teachers to attend QTEL. This includes the lack of second language-specific PD for ESOL teachers and also lack of PD that introduces ELs’ needs (in areas such as curriculum or assessment or a specific content area) in more than a single Power Point slide. In my opinion, the “one Power Point slide” approach to addressing English Learners’ needs is symbolic of how the District sees, and undervalues, ELs and
their families: Mention them, but never really meaningfully and deeply respond to their needs. E. Policy 138: Policy 138 for English Learners and dual language students makes a lot of promises for English Learners, but there is no apparent attempt to hold the SDP accountable for actually implementing that policy. Why does the Board not require various offices to report on how they are implementing their policies, to highlight their successes and to outline plans for addressing failures? F. Guidelines: It is imperative that principals be informed, and frequently reminded, of certain procedures and guidelines related to English Learners and their families; and principals’ supervisors need to hold them accountable for following these guidelines. For example: 1. It is legally required that a fully trained and qualified interpreter be present at any IEP meeting; it is not sufficient to use a random teacher, parent, community member, or other school staff
member for this purpose. If a BCA is unavailable, the best option is using Language Line, since those interpreters are highly qualified and (we hope) objective. 2. English Learners should be clustered into as few elementary classrooms per grade as possible, so that ESOL teachers are better able to coordinate with their classroom teachers and to push in and/or pull out to reinforce what is actually happening in the classroom. If an ESOL teacher is faced with supporting many, many different classrooms, it becomes impossible to provide targeted and effective second language support. 3. ESOL teachers should never be pulled from ESOL instruction to serve as interpreters; this is especially problematic, since students are thus being deprived of their legally mandated ESOL time. ESOL teachers may be deployed as substitutes, but only in the rotation in which all teachers are called upon to sub; ESOL instruction is legally mandated, after all, and should not be a “throw-away” class. 4. Where
feasible, all communication with families should be carried out in the families’
preferred languages. While the translation office cannot always help with daily communication and not every school has a BCA for every language, there are multiple resources that can be employed for communicating with families, such as Language Line and Google Translate—-the latter not perfect, but better than an all-English approach.
From: Horace Clouden December 13, 2022 Subject: Action Item 28 - stop this monthly practice of paying for things that should not be considered. To: Board of Education Action Item - 28. Title: Change Orders at Various Locations ($552,110) - Added 12.2.2022 Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform amendments of contracts for change order modifications to on-going construction projects at various locations, as follows: With: Allstates Mechanical, Ltd. BSI Construction, LLC Ernest Bock & Sons, Inc. Five Star, Inc. Geppert Brothers, Inc. Hyde Electric Corporation Madden Electric Associates, Inc Murphy Quigley Company, Inc. Robert Michaels and Associates, Inc. Smith Construction, Inc. Purpose: To pay additional amounts necessitated by change orders for ongoing construction projects
Start Date: 12/16/22 End Date: Through project completion Compensation not to exceed: $552,110
Separate Compensation by Vendor and Location: Ernest Bock & Sons, Inc. - General Contract - Building Addition and Classroom Modification at Allen, Ethan Elementary School; $45,842 Murphy Quigley Company, Inc. - General Contract - New Cafeteria at Blankenburg, Rudolph Elementary School; $25,523 Smith Construction, Inc. - General Contract - Door Replacement at Catharine, Joseph W. Elementary School; $6,384 Murphy Quigley Company, Inc. - General Contract - Annex Demolition at Lea, Henry C. Elementary School; $21,455 BSI Construction, LLC - General Contract - New Construction at Peirce, Thomas May Elementary School; $1,075,951 Geppert Brothers, Inc. - General Contract - Demolition at Peirce, Thomas May Elementary School; ($800,122) Allstates Mechanical, Ltd. - Mechanical Contract - Major Renovation Phase 2 at Pratt, Anna B. Elementary School; $12,955 Five Star, Inc. - Plumbing Contract - Major Renovation Phase 2 at Pratt, Anna B. Elementary School; $57,638
Hyde Electric Corporation - Electrical Contract - Major Renovation Phase 2 at Pratt, Anna B. Elementary School; $18,626 Allstates Mechanical, Ltd. - Mechanical Contract - Major Renovation and Addition at Richmond Elementary School; $8,528 Ernest Bock & Sons, Inc. - General Contract - Major Renovation and Addition at Richmond Elementary School; $73,682 Robert Michaels and Associates, Inc. - General Contract - Classroom Modernization at Vare - Washington Elementary School; $5,648 Description: This action item is to approve modifications to active construction contracts for new construction, major renovations, and life cycle replacement projects approved in the Capital Budget. The change order process addresses modifications to contracts for work that is added, deleted, or otherwise modified from the original project design and scope of work. Change orders occur due to design errors, design omissions, unforeseen conditions, and requests from
the District to ensure completeness of the project. The Office of Capital Programs reviews, negotiates, and approves change orders subject to Board approval so that construction work is not interrupted due to change orders. The total number of construction contracts relative to the change orders is 11, with a value of $57,788,570. For the month of November, the change order total is $552,110, which is .97% of the total value of the aforementioned 11 construction contracts. Our current change order rate on all open construction contracts is 2.84%, of which 1.03% are design errors and omissions, 1.03% are unforeseen conditions and 0.78% are owner’s requests.
Guardrail 1: Welcoming and Supportive Schools - Every school will be a safe, welcoming, and healthy place where our students, staff and community want to be and learn each day. Funding Source: FY 23 Capital Budget Related resolutions(s)/approval(s): August 20, 2020; No. 12 April 22, 2021; No. 18 January 30, 2020; No. 24 November 19, 2020; No.7 September 23,2021; No. 13 January 28, 2021; No. 11 April 22, 2021; No. 16 Office Originating Request: Operations - Capital Programs To the Board: The Board needs to ask the Superintendent to ask the Office of Capital Programs to compile a list of companies where there is a history of abusing the District. Why are we paying for design errors and what is the process for owner’s request? Why is this not included in the original design (owner’s request)? This monthly practice needs to stop. Respectfully, Horace Clouden West Philadelphia Parent and Community Advisory Council Representative
From Horace Clouden December 13, 2022 Subject: Action Item 29 To Say No to another pilot program with access to the minds of the children and their environments. Stop saying yes because it’s a MOU (free to the District). Action Item - 29. Title: Memorandum of Understanding with Kooth USA, LLC ($1,800,000) - Added 12.7.2022 Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform a Memorandum of Understanding, as follows: With: Kooth USA, LLC Purpose: To assist with supporting students' mental health needs by reducing barriers and increasing student access to social, emotional, and mental health services and supports Start date: 1/1/2023 End date: 6/30/2025 Value of Services not to exceed:$1,800,000 Location: All Middle Schools; All High Schools; Fitzpatrick, A. L. School Anderson, Add B. School
Locke, Alain School Greenfield, Albert M. Scihool Adaire, Alexander School Stearne, Allen M. School Hamilton, Andrew School Morrison, Andrew J. School
Day, Anna B. School Lingelbach, Anna L. School Harrington, Avery D. School Bache-Martin School Comegys, Benjamin B. School Franklin, Benjamin K8 School Bridesburg School Henry, Charles W. School Arthur, Chester A. School Cook-Wissahickon School Fell, D. Newlin School McDaniel, Delaplaine School Allen, Dr. Ethel School Rhodes, E. Washington Elementary School Gideon, Edward School Heston, Edward School Steel, Edward T. School Stanton, Edwin M. School Kirkbride, Eliza B. School Allen, Ethan School Bregy, F. Amedee School Jackson Coppin, Fanny School Fitler Academics Plus School Hopkinson, Francis School Edmonds, Franklin S. School McCall, General George A. School Meade, General George G. School Kearny, General Philip School Childs, George W. School Nebinger, George W. School Sharswood, George W. School Spruance, Gilbert School Disston, Hamilton School Brown, Henry A. School Lea, Henry C. School Houston, Henry H. School Munoz-Marin, Honorable Luis School Dobson, James School
Blaine, James G. School Ludlow, James R. School Rhoads, James School Cooke, Jay School Jenks Academy for Arts and Sciences Barry, John Elementary School
Hartranft, John F. School McCloskey, John F. School Taggart, John H. School John Hancock Demonstration School Welsh, John School Greenberg, Joseph School Brown, Joseph H. School De Burgos, Julia School Juniata Park Academy Kenderton Elementary School Waring, Laura W. School Cassidy, Lewis C. Academics Plus School Farrell, Louis H. School Washington, Martha School Bethune, Mary M. School Mayfair School McMichael, Morton School Northeast Community Propel Academy Olney School Overbrook Educational Center Overbrook Elementary School Dunbar, Paul L. School Penrose School Potter-Thomas School Pollock, Robert B. School Lamberton, Robert E. School Morris, Robert School Blankenburg, Rudolph School Mitchell, S. Weir Elementary School Penn Alexander School Gompers, Samuel School Pennypacker, Samuel School Shawmont School Southwark School Spring Garden School Decatur, Stephen School Duckrey, Tanner G. School Roosevelt Elementary School Holme, Thomas School Finletter, Thomas K. School
Mifflin, Thomas School Marshall, Thurgood School Vare-Washington School Bryant, William C. School
Longstreth, William C. School Kelley, William D. School Dick, William School Hunter, William H. School Ziegler, William H. School Meredith, William M. School McKinley, William School Renewal Options: Yes Number of Options: 2 Duration of each option to extend: Years: 1 Months: Description: Kooth USA, LLC (Kooth) is an international leader in providing online youth mental health support for students in grades 6 through 12. In partnering with Kooth, School District of Philadelphia (District) students will gain access to an online mental health community that they will be able to utilize when they are in and out of school. This support is intended to enhance existing mental health services. The District has the opportunity to be one of the few pilot programs in Pennsylvania. Students will have access to three types of support via the platform: (1) therapeutic content and activities that they can utilize as needed (for example, articles, daily journal, resources on
specific mental health topics); (2) peer support via discussion boards, which is an anonymous space where students are able to share their thoughts and feelings with other students, which can be in the form of a question, poetry, or an essay; and to ensure each student’s safety, Kooth representatives monitor the discussion boards and will follow District protocol if content is identified; and (3) students can access Pennsylvania-licensed counselors for professional support using the messaging service and live-chat features that are available on the online platform. The service is valued at $1.8 million dollars. We are receiving this service as an in-kind donation as part of the state's program. As the mental health needs of youth grow, it is imperative that resources are provided that meet their needs, are accessible, and are youth-centered. To ensure that this service would support students’ needs that are identified in the Board of Education’s Guardrail, such as spaces with
inclusive climates that provide students with access to robust social, emotional and mental health supports, a group of District students met with representatives from Kooth and learned about the service and posed questions to the Kooth representatives. Student involvement is important to Kooth and implementation will include a student advisory council to assist with implementation and provide ongoing feedback regarding service.
Kooth will provide the District insight and pulse reports which will provide additional information on the mental health landscape about our students. This includes information on topics such as sleep difficulties, suicidal thoughts, issues with relationships and school. By partnering with Kooth, we expect that (1) students will report an increased ability to access mental health support, (2) students who utilize Kooth will report a meaningful experience and would utilize again, and (3) platform utilization data will show increase in utilization over the school year. To the Board: Just look at the number of schools listed, how can there be equal access of quality services? This is a pilot program. Can any of these children afford any mistakes? Let’s look at the points in the action item. Point # 1: student supports – remember 70% of these students can’t read on grade level. Point #2 peer space – where is the in-house creativity
and is this duplicating any existing support? Point # 3 Counselors – is this duplicating the counseling services that the school district provides? Here is another example of a company receiving monies ($1.8 billion) off the backs of our students. This is a MOU to have access to half of the student population and for an end result of trial and error and to produce platform utilization data. Let them perform their pilot program somewhere else. Let the support be in the form of person to person not someone over the internet. Open up these schools one day a week for the community to get involve with the mental health of the children with welcoming events. Respectfully, Horace Clouden West Philadelphia Parent and Community Advisory Council Representative
Registered Student Speakers - • Title: Student Speakers List Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Office Originating Request: Board of Education ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Student Speakers List Supporting Document
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF EDUCATION ACTION MEETING STUDENT SPEAKERS LIST DECEMBER 15, 2022 Registered Student Speakers 1. Philip Dorn, Student - Julia R. Masterman Topic: High School Selection Process 2. Dominic Takacs, GAMP Topic: Special Education
Registered Speakers on Action Items - • Title: General Speakers List Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Office Originating Request: Board of Education ATTACHMENTS: Description Type General Speakers List Supporting Document
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF EDUCATION ACTION MEETING SPEAKERS LIST DECEMBER 15, 2022 Registered Speakers 1. Lisa Haver, APPS Topic: Action Item 25, PowerSchool - Learning Management System 2. Justin Ennis, ASAP Topic: Lessons Learned from Salt Lake & Pittsburgh OST offices 3. Kristin Luebbert, District Staff Member Topic: Student Support in Schools 4. LeQuyen Vu, Community Member Topic: OST Programming 5. Maya Heiland, Community Member Topic: Boston Public School District’s OST Administration and Why Philadelphia Should Model 6. Tawanna Jones, Community Member Topic: How the District Can Leverage its Resources with Better Coordination of OST 7. Christian Holland, District Staff Member Topic: Testimonies 8. Maddy Booth, Community Member Topic: Releasing more ARP funds for more OST programming 9. Judith Taggart, Community Member Topic: Charter Renewal 10. Rachel Whitley, Community Member Topic: Zhang Sah/OST Coordination 11. Khadijah Abdul-Jabbar, Community Member
Topic: Black Charter Schools 12. Tiffany Johnson, Community Member Topic: Black Charter Schools 13. Lawrence Jones, Community Member Topic: Black Charter Schools 14. Mama Gail Clouden, Community Member Topic: Parent/Community Engagement 15. Horace Clouden, PCAC Topic: Sayre Pool 16. Leah Clouden, Community Member Topic: Community Engagement/Sayre Pool 17. Jon Landau, Community Member Topic: Forced Enrollment in JROTC Programs 18. Donald Litman, Community Member Topic: Patronage and Nepotism in the District
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF EDUCATION ACTION MEETING SPEAKERS LIST DECEMBER 15, 2022 19. April Marinell, District Staff Member Topic: Needs of English Learners/New Teachers 20. Amanda Diesel, Parent/Guardian Topic: Facilities/Safety 21. Cari Akula, Parent/Guardian Topic: Communication 22. Darryl Seaford, Parent/Guardian Topic: Advocating for Charter School Culture 23. Ilene Poses, APPS Topic: Spending Priorities 24. Cathy Roccia-Meier, Community Member Topic: IU 25. Christian Dillard, Community Member Topic: Experience as an SDP Student/Guidance to Purpose through Support (G.P.S) 26. Anne Dorn, Parent/Guardian Topic: Magnet School Selection Process
Goals and Guardrails - • Title: Progress Monitoring Report: Guardrail 3 Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Office Originating Request: Board of Education ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Progress Monitoring Report: Guardrail 3 Supporting Document
112/13/2022 School District of Philadelphia - Board of Education | Partnering with Parents & Family Members, Guardrail 3 | 2021-22 School Year | Progress Monitoring Review Cycle 2 of 6 | Page 1 Partnering with Parents & Family Members, Guardrail 3: Performance Color Legend Contents Guardrail Indicator 3.1: Guardrail Indicator 3.2: The percentage of schools that have a School Advisory Council (SAC) that holds the required minimum number of meetings per year will grow from 89.3% (192 schools) in August 2020 to 100.0% (216 schools) by August 2026. The percentage of schools with a high Overall District Wide Survey School Relationship rating will grow from 24.2% (52 schools) in August 2020 to 61.9% (133 schools) by August 2026. Every parent and guardian will be welcomed and encouraged to be partners in their child’s school community. Page 2 Guardrail 3.1 Performance: Overall Page 3 Guardrail 3.2 Performance: Overall Page 4 Endnotes Lower Performance; Further Below Target Higher Performance;
Meeting the Target
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412/13/2022 School District of Philadelphia - Board of Education | Partnering with Parents & Family Members, Guardrail 3 | 2021-22 School Year | Progress Monitoring Review Cycle 2 of 6 | Page 4 A high School Relationship Topic score is considered a school-level School Relationship topic score of 8.0 or higher and includes all accepted responses. For the District Wide Survey Response Rates, Parents/Guardians are counted by household, with a household counted for each school one of the household's student(s) attend. Starting in 2021-22, the required number of School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings required to meet Guardrail Indicator 3.2 rose from 3 to 4 meetings. This change was made to align to The Office of Family and Community Engagement's requirement that SACs should hold at least four meetings per year.
Goals and Guardrails - • Title: Progress Monitoring Presentation: Guardrail 3 Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Office Originating Request: Board of Education ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Progress Monitoring Presentation Guardrail 3 Supporting Document
Progress Monitoring Guardrail 3: Parent and Family Engagement December 2022
Progress Monitoring: Family Engagement - Guardrail 3 2 Guardrail 3: Every parent and guardian will be welcomed and encouraged to be partners in their child’s school community. Our indicators will measure progress towards ensuring our schools are welcoming to parents and families: 1. The percentage of schools with a high District-wide Survey School Relationship rating. 2. The percentage of schools that have a School Advisory Council (SAC) that holds the required minimum number of meetings per year.
3 What is included in the first Guardrail Indicator? Parents/ Guardians School Relationship ● Parent activities at my child’s school are scheduled at times that I can attend. ● I know how to contact my child’s teacher(s). ● I am treated with respect in my child’s school. ● I am satisfied with the response I get when I contact my child’s school with questions or concerns. ● I feel welcome in my child’s school. RespondentsSubtopic Questions
4 What is a “High” Rating? School Relationship Scores are out of 10 School Relationship Rating Score of 8.0 or above = High
5 Parent/guardian participation on the District-wide Survey increased from 2014-15 through 2018-19. Note: Parent/Guardian response rates in 2017-18 and earlier were calculated by enrolled student. In all other years, the response rate was calculated by household. ● The survey was administered during virtual learning in 2019-20 and 2020-21. ● Parent/guardian participation decreased during the pandemic, when schools were unable to support in-person survey administration. ● Across all years, parent/guardian participation is higher in elementary schools compared to middle and high schools. ● Participation varies across networks and schools.
6 The percentage of schools with a high Relationship Score decreased since 2019-20 and is below the target. ● Our 2021-22 target for Guardrail Indicator 3.1 was 37.1% of schools will have a high relationship score. We are Off Track on this Indicator. ● Data represents the first year since 2018-19 that students were in schools for a full year. ● Progress is negatively impacted by schools with low or no survey participation. Of the 127 schools with survey results, 31% met Guardrail Indicator 3.1. ● In addition to the 39 schools meeting the goal, 75 schools are within 1 point of meeting the high relationship score.
7 The percentage of schools with a School Advisory Council (SAC) that meets the required number of times per year decreased from last year and misses the target. ● Our 2021-22 target for Guardrail Indicator 3.2 was 92.9% of schools will have a School Advisory Council (SAC) that meets four or more times a year. We are On Track on this Indicator. ● The required number of meetings changed from 3 or more between 2018-19 and 2020-21 to 4 or more in 2021-22, which accounts for the slight decrease from last year.
Transition Team Recommendations: Invest in new FACE liaison positions to further strengthen connections between schools and families and to help families better understand and access District resources. Launch a new two-way communication and discussion management tool to support in-person, community-based conversations throughout the year. Make it easier for families to navigate the District and access key information by redesigning the District website and expanding communications efforts. Evaluate the content, implementation, and effectiveness of current parent and family engagement policies, including School Advisory Councils and School Engagement Plans, and develop strategies to improve: school-family communication; parent and family involvement in decision making; and school-family collaboration and conflict resolution. Transition Team and Listening & Learning findings included issues related to Parent and Family Engagement. Listening & Learning Findings:
Families expressed that the way the District asks for feedback can feel performative because it is not clear whether feedback was considered when making decisions and if so, how. Families lamented that important communications, often about logistical issues, are made last minute and can be unclear. Efforts to contact someone at the District can be frustrating when calls and email are not answered. This results in a lack of trust between families and the District. Stakeholders also acknowledged that a lack of trust between families and the District is often the result of their past experiences. Stakeholders believe that good school leaders involve students, families, and school staff in decision-making.
9 Next Steps Short-term ● Upcoming Action Items ○ RFP for customer service system ○ Staff to support family and community engagement ● Address Central Office customer service approach Long-term ● Consider parent/guardian engagement during Strategic Planning.
Action Item - 1. Title: Adoption of Board of Education Public Meeting Schedule 2023 Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 The Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia adopts the following public meeting schedules for the 2023 calendar year - Public Action Meeting, Policy Committee, and Public Hearings Public Action Meeting Schedule January 26, 2023 - Action Meeting February 23, 2023 - Action Meeting March 23, 2023 - Action Meeting and Adoption of Lump Sum Statement April 6, 2023 - Budget Hearing April 20, 2023 - Action Meeting May 25, 2023 - Action Meeting and Budget Adoption June 29, 2023 - Action Meeting July 13, 2023 - Action Meeting (TRAN) August 17, 2023 - Action Meeting September 21, 2023 - Action Meeting October 19, 2023 - Action Meeting November 16, 2023 - Action Meeting December 7, 2023 - Action Meeting and Board Organization Policy Committee April 27, 2023 November 2, 2023 Public Hearings June 1, 2023 October 5, 2023
Office Originating Request: Board of Education
Action Item - 3. Title: Contract amendment with The DT Firm, LLC ($87,000) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform an amendment of a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: The DT Firm, LLC Purpose: To provide general governmental affairs consulting services Original Start Date: 12/15/2017 Current End Date: 12/17/2022 Amended End Date: 12/17/2023 Currently Authorized Compensation: $440,600 Additional Compensation: $87,000 Total New Compensation: $527,600 Location: Administrative Office(s) Renewal Options: No Description: The services of this contract are required to support the School District of Philadelphia's (the District) relations and interaction with public officials and perform general lobbying activities
with the goal of increasing funding for the District; advancing policies and legislation that support the District's efforts to achieve the Board's Goals & Guardrails; and building positive relationships with state elected officials. The DT Firm has provided sound guidance and
expertise to the District for the past five years, including assisting with the passage of legislation that has brought additional funding to the District. The District does not have expertise in this area, and it is more effective and efficient to use an established lobbying firm for this work. In the last year, the DT Firm was instrumental in securing a number of legislative accomplishments for the District. The firm supported the District's efforts to increase substitute staffing flexibility, which was included in Act 91 of 2021, and improve teacher reciprocity, which was included in Act 55 of 2022. Most importantly, the DT Firm secured a five year extension on the District's ride share agreement in Act 54 of 2022. Annually, the District receives approximately $6 million through this ride share agreement -- a portion of the funding the Parking Authority collects from companies like Uber and Lyft. This translates to $30 million in revenue for the District through 2027.
While the District has been very satisfied with the services provided by The DT Firm, it also believes it is a good practice to competitively procure these services periodically to ensure that it is working with the best available partner. Therefore, prior to the completion of this contract period, the District intends to conduct a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to provide other firms, in addition to The DT Firm, an opportunity to compete for this work beyond December 2023. Related resolution(s)/approval(s): December 14, 2017; A-6 November 15, 2018; No. 28 November 21, 2019; No. 11 December 10, 2020; No. 9 Funding Source(s): FY23 Operating FY24 Operating Office Originating Request: Superintendent
Action Item - 4. Title: Approval of Personnel Hires (Update 12.9.2022) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby ratifies the appointment of the following persons to the positions, on the effective dates through November 30, 2022 and at the salaries respectively noted, as recommended by the Superintendent, provided that: (a) continued employment of persons appointed to positions funded by categorical grants is contingent upon the availability of grant funds; and (b) persons appointed to positions funded by operating funds, shall report to either the Superintendent or his/her designees, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Education. Office Originating Request: Talent ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Action Item 3 - FINAL Supporting Document
Item No. 3 December 15, 2022 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby ratifies the appointment of the following persons to the positions, on the effective dates through November 30, 2022 and at the salaries respectively noted, as recommended by the Superintendent, provided that: (a) continued employment of persons appointed to positions funded by categorical grants is contingent upon the availability of grant funds; and (b) persons appointed to positions funded by operating funds, shall report to either the Superintendent or his/her designees, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Education. THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN HIRED ABOU EL HASSAN, MALIKA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT FRANK, ANNE SCHOOL 11/23/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY ALVAREZ-BALDWIN, LISANIA FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 11/28/22 $31,667.00 ANNUAL SALARY ANDERSON, NAKIA TEACHER,FULL TIME POTTER-THOMAS SCHOOL 11/28/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY
ANDERSON, WYNTER SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL 11/14/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY ANDREWS, ANGELA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT SOLIS-COHEN, SOLOMON SCHOOL 10/24/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY ASSUNCAO MANCIA, LORENE COUNSELING ASST,BILINGUAL FARRELL, LOUIS H. SCHOOL 11/14/22 $24,939.00 ANNUAL SALARY AVILA, ANA K COUNSELING ASST,BILINGUAL SOUTHWARK SCHOOL 11/28/22 $24,939.00 ANNUAL SALARY BELL, TYLANDA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT WILLARD, FRANCES E. SCHOOL 11/28/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY BOATWRIGHT, TAYLOR A SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11/01/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY BOLDEN, BADIRA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT WILLARD, FRANCES E. SCHOOL 11/14/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY BOWMAN, RICSHAI SHANNELL SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT WILLARD, FRANCES E. SCHOOL 11/09/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY BRANCH, ANNA M SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT WEST PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL 11/23/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY
BROWN, CHARLES SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT WRIGHT, RICHARD R. SCHOOL 11/02/22 $34,079.00 ANNUAL SALARY BROWN, KATHLEEN TEACHER,FULL TIME ARTHUR, CHESTER A. SCHOOL 11/14/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY CARPINO, LISAMARIE SCHOOL NURSE HOPKINSON, FRANCIS SCHOOL 11/28/22 $56,416.00 ANNUAL SALARY CHENG, JENNY TEACHER,FULL TIME OLNEY HIGH SCHOOL 11/29/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY COHEN, BERYL A TEACHER,FULL TIME FRANKLIN LEARNING CENTER 11/07/22 $81,074.00 ANNUAL SALARY
Personnel Hires December 15, 2022 Page 2 of 6 COLEMAN, BRENDA STUDENT CLIMATE STAFF,3 HOURS MCKINLEY, WILLIAM SCHOOL 08/16/22 $9,266.00 ANNUAL SALARY COLLAZOS, CATHERINE PRG CD, MULTIPLE OFFICES OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF SCHOOLS 11/28/22 $55,910.00 ANNUAL SALARY COOK, THERESA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT EDMONDS, FRANKLIN S. SCHOOL 11/21/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY CORBIN, AMY B SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT SOLIS-COHEN, SOLOMON SCHOOL 10/17/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY CRUZ, YURI STUDENT CLIMATE STAFF,6 HOURS MCKINLEY, WILLIAM SCHOOL 11/09/22 $17,744.00 ANNUAL SALARY CUMMINGS, JAMEEKA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT DOBSON, JAMES SCHOOL 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY DARBY, SHANTELL M SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT PENROSE SCHOOL 11/14/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY DAVIS, TERRANCE SR RETIREMENT ANALYST EMPLOYEE SUPPORT SERVICES 11/21/22 $62,810.00 ANNUAL SALARY DAVIS, WILLIE SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT PENROSE SCHOOL 11/02/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY
DEMBY-AFUM, STEPHANIE LAUREN TEACHER,FULL TIME CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS 11/02/22 $73,357.00 ANNUAL SALARY DIAZ, JENNIFER COUNSELING ASST,BILINGUAL ALLEN, ETHAN SCHOOL 11/16/22 $24,939.00 ANNUAL SALARY DIXON, SYDIA B SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT RHOADS, JAMES SCHOOL 11/21/22 $30,030.00 ANNUAL SALARY DODD, MONIQUE YVONNE SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT BROWN, JOSEPH H. SCHOOL 11/14/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY DOWNES, PETER TEACHER,FULL TIME BARTRAM, JOHN HIGH SCHOOL 11/14/22 $73,255.00 ANNUAL SALARY DREUITT, RAIJENE TEACHER,FULL TIME HARRINGTON, AVERY D. SCHOOL 11/07/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY DYE, IMARI JOI SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ASST, 4 HR BLAINE, JAMES G. SCHOOL 11/14/22 $13,507.00 ANNUAL SALARY ELEDKAWI, ZAENAB SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT SOLIS-COHEN, SOLOMON SCHOOL 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY FARMBRY, CHRISTINE SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT HENRY, CHARLES W. SCHOOL 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY
FAULK, LATOYA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT SPRUANCE, GILBERT SCHOOL 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY FERNANDEZ, LOTIS COUNSELING ASST,BILINGUAL WELSH, JOHN SCHOOL 11/14/22 $24,939.00 ANNUAL SALARY FITZGERALD, GREGORY ASSOCIATE,ANALYTICS DISTRICT PERFORMANCE OFFICE 11/21/22 $67,500.00 ANNUAL SALARY FLAGG, JAMES AMERICUS TEACHER,SPEC EDUCATION FOX CHASE SCHOOL 11/03/22 $57,794.00 ANNUAL SALARY FLORES, ALDER COUNSELING ASST,BILINGUAL CASTOR GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL 11/14/22 $24,939.00 ANNUAL SALARY FOUNTAIN, TARINA D TEACHER,SPEC EDUCATION OVERBROOK HIGH SCHOOL 11/28/22 $50,986.00 ANNUAL SALARY
Personnel Hires December 15, 2022 Page 3 of 6 FOX, KILEA S SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT SAYRE, WILLIAM L. HIGH SCHOOL 11/09/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY FREEDMAN, LEAH ELLIE STEP CASE MANAGER PREVENTION & INTERVENTION 11/14/22 $49,041.00 ANNUAL SALARY GAYLE, NADINE ANN-MARIE TEACHER,FULL TIME TAYLOR, BAYARD SCHOOL 11/29/22 $70,690.00 ANNUAL SALARY GIBSON, DOUGLAS SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT SCIENCE LDSHP ACADEMY @ BEEBER 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY GILL, MARKCUS L TEACHER,FULL TIME SHEPPARD, ISAAC A. SCHOOL 11/14/22 $66,725.00 ANNUAL SALARY GONZALEZ, CARMEN TEACHER,FULL TIME GIDEON, EDWARD SCHOOL 11/28/22 $56,416.00 ANNUAL SALARY GROSSMAN, DEAN STUDENT CLIMATE STAFF,3 HOURS SPRUANCE, GILBERT SCHOOL 10/17/22 $9,540.00 ANNUAL SALARY GUEST, CHANNEL J SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT LOCKE, ALAIN SCHOOL 11/28/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY HALL, CARLA NMN CLIMATE SUPPORT SPECIALIST WASHINGTON, GEORGE HIGH SCHOOL 11/21/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY
HAMLER, EDWARD E SENIOR RECRUIT AND SELECT ASSO RECRUITMENT & STAFFING 11/15/22 $67,200.00 ANNUAL SALARY HARDING GREEN, DIAMOND STUDENT CLIMATE STAFF,3 HOURS SPRUANCE, GILBERT SCHOOL 10/17/22 $8,872.00 ANNUAL SALARY HARDISON, MICHELLE SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT KING, MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCH. 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY HARTZELL, SARAH ANN TEACHER,FULL TIME DOBSON, JAMES SCHOOL 11/07/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY HERNANDEZ, NEZARETH SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT MUNOZ-MARIN, HON LUIS SCHOOL 11/21/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY HERRERA, AMANDA M BILINGUAL VOC SUPPORT ASST EDISON, THOMAS A. HIGH SCHOOL 11/14/22 $24,022.00 ANNUAL SALARY HOLLOMAN, MYEISHA CHARDAE SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT STANTON, EDWIN M. SCHOOL 11/28/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY HUTTON, TALANI TEACHER,SPEC EDUCATION GOMPERS, SAMUEL SCHOOL 11/01/22 $50,986.00 ANNUAL SALARY JACKSON, YUSUF INVESTIGATOR OFFICE OF SCHOOL SAFETY 11/14/22 $45,000.00 ANNUAL SALARY
JACKSON, NADIYA TEACHER,SPEC EDUCATION BUILDING 21 11/14/22 $50,986.00 ANNUAL SALARY JACKSON, ROSALYN VICTORIA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT VARE-WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY JAQUIAS, AUDREY SECRETARY I ARTHUR, CHESTER A. SCHOOL 11/07/22 $28,988.00 ANNUAL SALARY JONES, DANELLA TEACHER,FULL TIME GIDEON, EDWARD SCHOOL 10/31/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY JONES, ESSENCE TEACHER,FULL TIME WAGNER, GEN. LOUIS MIDDLE SCH. 11/07/22 $51,539.00 ANNUAL SALARY JONES, COURTNEY TEACHER ASST,PKHS LEA SCHOOL HEAD START 10/11/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY
Personnel Hires December 15, 2022 Page 4 of 6 JONES, KAREN SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT MAYFAIR SCHOOL 11/28/22 $10,130.00 ANNUAL SALARY JONES, MARK L SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL 11/28/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY LAMBERT, ADAM THOMAS TEACHER,FULL TIME ENGINEERING & SCIENCE HIGH SCH 11/21/22 $51,539.00 ANNUAL SALARY LANG, MEKHI SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT HOLME, THOMAS SCHOOL 10/17/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY LEE, CELESTINE SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT SHAWMONT SCHOOL 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY LYNAGH, ANNE E SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ASST, 4 HR MEREDITH, WILLIAM M. SCHOOL 11/15/22 $13,507.00 ANNUAL SALARY MAJETTE JONES, DEANNA A SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT LONGSTRETH, WILLIAM C. SCHOOL 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY MAPP, LARRY DARNELL TEACHER,FULL TIME HARTRANFT, JOHN F. SCHOOL 11/03/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY MARTINEZ, DAHLIA STUDENT CLIMATE STAFF,6 HOURS EDISON, THOMAS A. HIGH SCHOOL 11/07/22 $19,080.00 ANNUAL SALARY
MATHIS, JULIAN S SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT PHILADELPHIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY 11/14/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY MAYE-HOSKINS, SHANIYYAH SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11/14/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY MCALLISTER, NAHEEMA Q SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT BLAINE, JAMES G. SCHOOL 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY MCCAIN, MICHELLE SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT LONGSTRETH, WILLIAM C. SCHOOL 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY MCGROGAN, KARYN E TEACHER,FULL TIME SOUTHWARK SCHOOL HEAD START 11/14/22 $73,357.00 ANNUAL SALARY MCLAUGHLIN, ELIZABETH ANNE TEACHER,FULL TIME DEBURGOS, J. ELEMENTARY 11/07/22 $84,394.00 ANNUAL SALARY MCNEILL, KIANNA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT DOBSON, JAMES SCHOOL 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY MEIER, KAREN L TEACHER,FULL TIME GOMPERS, SAMUEL SCHOOL 11/07/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY MITCHELL, DESIREE M BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR DISSTON, HAMILTON SCHOOL 10/31/22 $57,611.00 ANNUAL SALARY
MOODY, SALA SCHOOL COUNSELOR, 10 MONTHS SPRUANCE, GILBERT SCHOOL 10/26/22 $65,708.00 ANNUAL SALARY NELSON, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH LABOR RELATIONS OFFICER EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 11/21/22 $75,010.00 ANNUAL SALARY NELSON, LESLIE TEACHER,FULL TIME EDISON, THOMAS A. HIGH SCHOOL 11/15/22 $81,074.00 ANNUAL SALARY NG, SIU HUNG COUNSELING ASST,BILINGUAL NORTHEAST COMMUNITY PROPEL ACD 11/28/22 $24,939.00 ANNUAL SALARY NOISETTE, TAMAR COUNSELING ASST,BILINGUAL FELS, SAMUEL HIGH SCHOOL 11/14/22 $24,939.00 ANNUAL SALARY PADILLA, PRISCILA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT SULLIVAN, JAMES J. SCHOOL 11/17/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY
Personnel Hires December 15, 2022 Page 5 of 6 PARK, SAFIYYAH E TEACHER,FULL TIME WASHINGTON, GROVER JR. MIDDLE 11/28/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY PATTON, QUINN SCHOOL CLIMATE MANAGER COOK-WISSAHICKON SCHOOL 11/07/22 $74,989.00 ANNUAL SALARY PEARCE, KATHLEEN MARIE SCHOOL NURSE WRIGHT, RICHARD R. SCHOOL 11/15/22 $73,357.00 ANNUAL SALARY PINTELLA, ALEXIS TEACHER,FULL TIME PEIRCE, THOMAS M. SCHOOL 11/21/22 $56,416.00 ANNUAL SALARY PLUMMER, DEON SCHOOL CLIMATE LIAISON STEEL, EDWARD T. SCHOOL 11/09/22 $45,556.00 ANNUAL SALARY POWELL, RASHIYAH C SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT CASTOR GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL 11/15/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY RANSOM, KEESHA TEACHER,FULL TIME ALLEN, ETHAN SCHOOL 11/15/22 $87,844.00 ANNUAL SALARY RICHARDSON, SHAWN G LEAVE ADMIN SPECIALIST EMPLOYEE HEALTH SUPPORT 11/07/22 $60,295.00 ANNUAL SALARY RILEY, KIYANNA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT RHOADS, JAMES SCHOOL 10/26/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY
RIVERA, ARIES TEACHER,FULL TIME ALLEN, ETHAN SCHOOL 11/16/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY ROBERTS, LONNIE PAUL CLIMATE AND CULTURE COACH CLIMATE & SAFETY 11/09/22 $70,000.00 ANNUAL SALARY ROBINSON, KEYON T TEACHER ASST,PKHS LOGAN SCHOOL HEAD START 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY RODRIGUEZ, NATALIE SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT HUNTER, WILLIAM H. SCHOOL 11/14/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY RODRIGUEZ-TORRES, LYDIA E EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF SCHOOLS 11/21/22 $60,000.00 ANNUAL SALARY SABIROVA, GULNOZA COUNSELING ASST,BILINGUAL BALDI MIDDLE SCHOOL 11/14/22 $24,939.00 ANNUAL SALARY SAMMA, MEHILA TEACHER ASST,PKHS LEA SCHOOL HEAD START 11/14/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY SCHAEFFER, WARREN ROSS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELOR WASHINGTON, GROVER JR. MIDDLE 11/14/22 $51,539.00 ANNUAL SALARY SELOI MATHIS, FRANCINE C PHYSICAL THERAPIST OFFICE OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES 11/21/22 $66,540.00 ANNUAL SALARY SERRANO, JULAICY SECRETARY I EDISON, THOMAS A. HIGH SCHOOL 11/14/22 $25,583.00 ANNUAL SALARY
SERRANO, ABBY A SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT AMY 5 AT JAMES MARTIN 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY SHABAZZ, BAHIA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT WEBSTER, JOHN H. SCHOOL 11/23/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY SIDDQ, TATIANA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT LAMBERTON,ROBERT E. ELEMENTARY 11/21/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY SLADE, JOHN TEACHER,SPEC EDUCATION KENDERTON ELEMENTARY 11/02/22 $50,986.00 ANNUAL SALARY SMITH, HERMAN L STUDENT CLIMATE STAFF,5 HOURS BRIDESBURG SCHOOL 11/28/22 $15,900.00 ANNUAL SALARY
Personnel Hires December 15, 2022 Page 6 of 6 SPENCER, SUE E TEACHER,FULL TIME CLEMENTE, ROBERTO MIDDLE SCHL 11/21/22 $52,184.00 ANNUAL SALARY STAGLIANO, LISA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT VARE-WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY 11/07/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY STEINER, WALESKA SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT CARNELL, LAURA H. SCHOOL 11/14/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY STEWART, CONSTANCE SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT VARE-WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY 11/21/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY STRUNK, RACHEL TEACHER,SPEC EDUCATION BODINE, WILLIAM W. HIGH SCHOOL 11/14/22 $88,237.00 ANNUAL SALARY SZATNY, CHRISTEN M SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ASST, 3 HR BROWN, JOSEPH H. SCHOOL 10/24/22 $10,130.00 ANNUAL SALARY THOMAS, TONNY D SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT HOLME, THOMAS SCHOOL 11/21/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY THORNTON, JAKE TEACHER,FULL TIME LINCOLN, ABRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL 11/21/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY TSEGAYE, LEWANA SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ASST, 4 HR SOUTHWARK SCHOOL 10/13/22 $13,507.00 ANNUAL SALARY
VARTANIAN, MARITZA COUNSELING ASST,BILINGUAL OLNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11/14/22 $24,939.00 ANNUAL SALARY WALKER, DAJE J PRG CD, MULTIPLE OFFICES OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF SCHOOLS 11/15/22 $55,910.00 ANNUAL SALARY WALLACE, BIANCA S SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ASST, 3 HR MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11/16/22 $10,130.00 ANNUAL SALARY WATERS, JAZMINE PREVENTION & INTERVENTION LIAI PREVENTION & INTERVENTION 11/07/22 $67,467.00 ANNUAL SALARY WELLS-PRESTON, KIRA A'JAE TEACHER,FULL TIME CASSIDY,LEWIS C ACADEMICS PLUS 11/15/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY WILLIAMS, MATTHEW SHAWN OPERATIONS TRAINEE, FINANCE GRANTS COMPLIANCE 11/07/22 $49,565.00 ANNUAL SALARY WILLIAMS, KAREN STACY SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT FINLETTER, THOMAS K. SCHOOL 11/28/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY WILLIAMS, JOSEPH BRANDON TEACHER,FULL TIME GOMPERS, SAMUEL SCHOOL 11/16/22 $60,835.00 ANNUAL SALARY WILSON, AVEYON E SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT FELL, D. NEWLIN SCHOOL 11/08/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY
WOODWARD, DESJAH K SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT SPRING GARDEN SCHOOL 11/21/22 $22,790.00 ANNUAL SALARY WORTHAM, CURTIS Q TEACHER,FULL TIME OLNEY HIGH SCHOOL 11/16/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY WRIGHT, JAMES W STUDENT CLIMATE STAFF,3 HOURS SPRUANCE, GILBERT SCHOOL 10/17/22 $9,540.00 ANNUAL SALARY YOUNG-HAUGHTON, TAUHEED A TEACHER,FULL TIME FOX CHASE SCHOOL 11/14/22 $50,065.00 ANNUAL SALARY
Action Item - 5. Title: Approval of Personnel Terminations (Updated 12.15.2022) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration RESOLVED, by the Board of Education that the employment of the *following individuals* are terminated effective December 15, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent. *Names to be provided for public view immediately prior to the Board of Education Action Meeting* Office Originating Request: Talent ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Action Item 4 - FINAL Supporting Document
Item No. 4 December, 15, 2022 Subject: Administration’s recommended termination of employee(s) RESOLVED, that there exists sufficient evidence to support the recommendation of the Superintendent and/or his designee to terminate the employment, from the School District of Philadelphia, of the following employees effective December, 15, 2022: Ny Burrows Mohamed Aliouat David Cuthbert Shanya Hill Jeffrey Bundy Gayle Goodman Roger Jones Building Engineer Bus Driver Special Education Assistant Probationary General Cleaner Food Service Utility Worker Probationary Student Climate Staff Probationary Food Service Worker RESOLVED, that JOHNNY E. BRADLEY be dismissed from his employment as a nonprofessional employee by The School District of Philadelphia, effective immediately. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hearing Officer’s Official Recommendation, Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law are adopted as the reasons for this decision.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this decision was made in accordance with the Pennsylvania School Code of 1949, as amended, following an independent review of the record by the individual members of the Board of Education.
Action Item - 6. Title: Administration's Recommendation for Termination of Professional Employees (Updated 12.15.2022) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration RESOLVED, that there exists sufficient evidence to support the recommendation of the Superintendent and/or his designee to terminate the employment, from the School District of Philadelphia, of the following professional employees: 1. J.S and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education Secretary and President are directed to advise these professional employees of this Action Item and of their right to a hearing. Office Originating Request: Talent ATTACHMENTS: Description Type
Action Item - 7. Title: Approval of Resignations and Retirements (Updated 12.15.22) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration RESOLVED, by the Board of Education that the resignations and retirements of the *following individuals* are accepted effective December 15, 2022. *Names to be provided for public view immediately prior to the Board of Education Action Meeting on December 15, 2022. Office Originating Request: Talent ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Action Item 7 Supporting Document
Item No, 7 December 15, 2022 RESOLVED, by the Board of Education that the resignations and retirements of the following individuals are accepted effective December 15, 2022 Alex, Sophy Kensington Capa Teacher,Full Time 11/29/2022 Resignation Alford, Jamaal Howe, Julia Ward School Building Engineer- Group Ii 11/18/2022 Resignation Ali, Danielle Cassidy,Lewis C Academics Plus School Nurse 01/06/2023 Resignation Alvarez, Lorena Science Leadership Academy Teacher,Full Time 02/02/2023 Resignation Amenra, Shayla Hunter, William H. School Teacher,Spec Education 12/23/2022 Resignation Anand, Smriti Greenfield, Albert M. School Student Climate Staff,3 Hours 11/29/2022 Resignation Arata, Lawrence Washington, George High School Teacher,Full Time 02/01/2023 Retirement Archer, Lesli Strawberry Mansion High School Teacher,Spec Education 06/15/2023 Retirement Aversa, Sonya Houston, Henry H. School Teacher,Full Time 11/22/2022 Resignation Blankemeyer, Patricia Widener Memorial School Teacher,Spec
Education 02/03/2023 Retirement Bodi, Vera Hackett, Horatio B. School Special Education Assistant 09/26/2022 Resignation Bozarth, Jessica Penrose School Teacher,Full Time 10/24/2022 Resignation Brown, Betty Ann Mc Michael, Morton School Special Education Assistant 01/27/2023 Retirement Brown, Amirah Heston, Edward School Teacher,Full Time 11/22/2022 Resignation
Byrd, Anthony Jenks Academy Arts & Sciences Custodial Assistant 11/16/2022 Resignation Caldwell, Theodore Office Of School Safety School Safety Officer 11/4/2022 Resignation Candelaria, Joshua Facilities Central Maintenance Trades Apprentice 02/23/2021 Resignation Capponi, Lisa Crossan, Kennedy C. School Teacher,Full Time 06/15/2023 Retirement Caruso, Samantha Catharine, Joseph W. School Teacher,Spec Education 01/13/2023 Resignation Cogdell, Nicole Attendance & Truancy Office Attendance Coach 01/06/2023 Resignation Cortorreal, Cesar Kensington Capa Teacher,Spec Education 11/15/2022 Resignation Culler, Crystal Lankenau High School Student Climate Staff,6 Hours 11/28/2022 Resignation Dallazia, Gabrielle Wilson, Woodrow Middle School Teacher,Full Time 01/27/2023 Resignation Davis, Jonathan Finletter, Thomas K. School Teacher,Full Time 11/23/2022 Resignation Demarest, Lauren Taggart, John H. School Teacher,Spec Education 01/27/2023 Resignation Dempsey, Ashley Castor Gardens Middle School
Food Svcs Assistant 11/27/2022 Resignation Deshields, Emani Girls, Phila High School For Student Climate Staff,6 Hours 11/18/2022 Resignation Despot, Bryan Office Of School Safety School Safety Officer 09/23/2022 Resignation Dougherty, Patricia Rhawnhurst School Food Svcs Worker Ii 02/03/2023 Retirement Dyson, Glenn Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush Teacher,Full Time 06/15/2023 Retirement Enlow, Nabila Meade, Gen. George G. School Step Family Peer 11/09/2022 Resignation
Escobar, Kiana Juniata PArk Academy Bilingual Ciunseling Asst. 11/21/2022 Resignation Everett, Tyrone Masterman,Julia R. High School Student Climate Staff,6 Hours 11/29/2022 Resignation Falsetta, Matthew Lankenau High School Teacher,Full Time 01/06/2023 Resignation Fan, Yucheng District Performance Office Data Analyst 12/16/2022 Resignation Farrell, Jeanne Jenks, Abram School Teacher,Full Time 06/15/2023 Retirement Finney, Jermiera Spruance, Gilbert School Bus Attendant 11/14/2022 Resignation Fischman, Molly High School Of The Future Teacher,Spec Education 01/17/2023 Resignation Flamer, Donna Feltonville Intermediate Supportive Services Asst, 3 Hr 11/22/2022 Resignation Flowe, Charles Rhoads, James School Teacher,Full Time 11/22/2022 Resignation Flynn, Frank Disston, Hamilton School Teacher,Full Time 02/03/2023 Retirement Forlenza- Bailey, Harry Bethune, Mary Mcleod School Teacher,Full Time 01/09/2023 Resignation Fortin, Lydia Olney Elementary School Student Climate
Staff,6 Hours 11/30/2022 Retirement Franchino, Richard Solis-Cohen, Solomon School Teacher,Full Time 06/15/2023 Retirement Franklin, Caren Payroll Payroll Technical Supervisor 12/2/2022 Resignation Frazer, Lynn Gompers, Samuel School Teacher,Full Time 11/14/2022 Resignation Freeman, Ezenstine Childs, George W. School Special Education Assistant 11/28/2022 Resignation Furgess, Millicent Greenberg, Joseph School Food Svcs Worker Iii 10/05/2022 Resignation
Gargan, Cathy Taylor, Bayard School Teacher,Full Time 06/15/2023 Retirement Glover, Kimberly Powel, Samuel School Supportive Services Asst, 4 Hr 11/7/2022 Resignation Gonzalez, Sabrina Holme, Thomas School Student Climate Staff,4 Hours 12/23/2022 Resignation Graef, Russell Northeast High School Teacher,Full Time 01/03/2023 Resignation Grafton, Marla Blankenburg, Rudolph School Teacher,Spec Education 01/20/2023 Retirement Green, Samantha Houston, Henry H. School Supportive Services Asst, 4 Hr 09/08/2022 Resignation Greenstreet, Nicole Fitzpatrick, A.L. School Student Climate Staff,3 Hours 11/17/2022 Resignation Grice, Kelly Washington, Grover Jr. Middle Student Climate Staff,6 Hours 12/2/2022 Resignation Gutchigian, Joyce Ellwood School Teacher,Full Time 06/15/2023 Retirement Hamizi, Rabea Southwark School Special Education Assistant 10/28/2022 Resignation Hamlin, Stanley Wilson, Woodrow Middle School Building Engineer- Group Iii 10/24/2022 Retirement Hampton, Benaiah Lowell, James R.
School Teacher,Spec Education 11/15/2022 Resignation Handy, Patricia Feltonville Intermediate Special Education Assistant 11/04/2022 Retirement Hernandez, Zillah Deburgos, J. Elementary Supportive Services Asst, 4 Hr 11/07/2022 Resignation Hilburt, Jim Jenks Academy Arts & Sciences Teacher,Full Time 02/03/2023 Resignation Hill, Krystal Office Of School Safety School Safety Officer 11/22/2022 Resignation
Hill, Crystal Kenderton Elementary Special Education Assistant 11/10/2022 Resignation Hindsman, Marques Engineering & Science High Sch General Cleaner, 8 Hours 07/11/2022 Resignation Howard, Debbie Bus Attendants- Private Schools Bus Attendant 01/06/2023 Resignation Husen, Samrawit Hamilton, Andrew School General Cleaner, 8 Hours 05/31/2022 Resignation Ings, Anthony Logan, James School Custodial Assistant 11/22/2022 Retirement Jackson, Courtney Harding, Warren G. Middle Sch Teacher,Full Time 11/23/2022 Resignation Jacobs, Shemroy Masterman,Julia R. High School Student Climate Staff,6 Hours 11/23/2022 Resignation Johnson, Sade Gompers, Samuel School Food Svcs Assistant 06/15/2022 Resignation Jones, Sierra West Philadelphia High School Special Education Assistant 11/18/2022 Resignation Kaiser, Abbie Mcdaniel, Delaplaine School Teacher,Full Time 11/23/2022 Resignation Kennedy, Gladys Widener Memorial School Bus Attendant,Six Hours 04/10/2023 Retirement Kinsler-Bynum, Franklin
Blaine, James G. School General Cleaner, 8 Hours 11/23/2022 Resignation Lacey, Cheri Lankenau High School Food Svcs Assistant 11/09/2022 Resignation Lapin, Anthony Roosevelt Elementary School Teacher,Full Time 06/15/2023 Retirement Lewis, Desiree Wright, Richard R. School Bus Attendant,Six Hours 10/24/2022 Retirement Lewis, Anthony Dobson, James School Climate Support Specialist 12/19/2022 Resignation Livingston, Theresa Taylor, Bayard School Teacher,Spec Education 06/15/2023 Retirement
Lowery, Eileen Kenderton Elementary Teacher,Full Time 01/03/2023 Retirement Lyons, Walter Wagner, Gen. Louis Middle Sch. Food Svcs Assistant 11/28/2022 Resignation Lytes, Vanessa Clemente, Roberto Middle Schl School Nurse Rescind Mapp, Larry Hartranft, John F. School Teacher,Full Time 11/10/2022 Resignation Mccafferty, Danielle Girard Academic Music Program Student Climate Staff,4 Hours 11/28/2022 Resignation Mccullough, Donnesha Mckinley, William School Food Svcs Assistant 12/20/2022 Resignation Mcdonald, Michael Bridesburg School Teacher,Spec Education 1/3/2023 Retirement Mcdonough, Michelle Allen, Ethan School Teacher,Full Time 01/13/2023 Resignation Mcfadden, Kiara Morrison, Andrew J. School Special Education Assistant 12/05/2022 Resignation Mcfadden, Luisa Allen, Ethan School Special Education Assistant 11/23/2022 Retirement Metzinger, Adrienne Amy Northwest School Nurse 06/15/2023 Retirement Miller, Tonia Olney High School Teacher,Full Time 12/09/2022 Resignation Murdock, Sameera
Dobson, James School Food Svcs Worker Senior 12/23/2022 Resignation Murphy, Bridgid Rhawnhurst Bright Futures Teacher,Full Time 03/24/2023 Retirement Neris, Angeliz Sheridan, Philip H. School Student Climate Staff,6 Hours 11/16/2022 Resignation Nesmith, Briana Hartranft, John F. School Special Education Assistant 09/30/2022 Resignation Ortiz, April Academy At Palumbo Supportive Services Asst, 4 Hr 11/09/2022 Resignation
Osborne, Jaeden Bryant, William C. School Teacher,Full Time 11/10/2022 Resignation Owens, Angel Rhodes Elementary School Student Climate Staff,6 Hours 05/27/2022 Resignation Pace, Geraldine Morrison, Andrew J. School General Cleaner, 8 Hours 03/08/2023 Retirement Palmer, Toni Feltonville Intermediate Special Education Assistant 10/10/2022 Resignation Palmer, Rasheeta Henry, Lea C. Student Climate Staff,6 Hours 12/08/2022 Resignation Paolone, Albert Plumbing Services Plumber A 5Dy 02/06/2023 Retirement Patino, Tessa Olney High School Teacher,Full Time 01/11/2023 Resignation Patterson, Derek Office of School Safety School Safety Officer 11/23/2022 Resignation Peay, Haakim Gompers, Samuel School Bus Attendant 12/07/2022 Resignation Pembroke, James Office Of School Safety School Safety Officer 11/02/2022 Retirement Pride, Tanishia Gompers, Samuel School Asst Principal 01/03/2023 Resignation Ragsdale, Lamont Juniata Park Academy Food Svcs Utility Worker 09/13/2022 Resignation Reeves, Ondrea
Widener Memorial School Special Education Assistant 12/13/2022 Resignation Reid, Sheraina Roosevelt Elementary School Special Education Assistant 11/21/2022 Resignation Riley, Arieonna Rowen, William School Food Svcs Assistant 11/28/2022 Resignation Roberts, Shannon Building 21 Teacher,Full Time 11/29/2022 Resignation Robinson, J Jonathan Office Of School Safety School Safety Area Manager 12/16/2022 Resignation Rodriguez, Evelyn Stetson, John B. Middle School General Cleaner, 8 Hours 11/21/2022 Resignation
Rosario- Sanchez, Genesis Hopkinson, Francis School Special Education Assistant 11/04/2022 Resignation Ruiz, Samantha Locke, Alain School Step School Behavioral Consult 12/22/2022 Resignation Rush, Camille Shallcross Garage Bus Chauffeur Pt (4-5Hrs/Day) 06/15/2022 Resignation Rustin, Deborah Penn Alexander School Food Svcs Assistant 02/01/2023 Retirement Scheffler, Ian The Workshop School Teacher,Full Time 11/23/2022 Resignation Schiotis, Johnny Washington, Grover Jr. Middle Teacher,Full Time 01/17/2023 Resignation Schmitt, Kylee Greenfield, Albert M. School Teacher,Full Time 01/03/2023 Resignation Schulz, Ashley Harding, Warren G. Middle Sch Teacher,Full Time 01/08/2023 Resignation Scornaienchi, Anthony Fox Chase School Teacher,Full Time 11/30/2022 Resignation Scott, Maurice Tilden Middle School Student Climate Staff,5 Hours 11/15/2022 Resignation Screen, Tiffany Family & Community Engagement Coord,Family & Community Engmt 10/21/2022 Resignation Seward, Farrah Rhodes Elementary School
Student Climate Staff,6 Hours 12/12/2022 Resignation Shah, Muhammad Houston, Henry H. School School Nurse 1/17/2023 Resignation Shaw, Nicole Brown, Joseph H. School Supportive Services Asst, 4 Hr 11/10/2022 Resignation Shaw, Jennifer Catharine, Joseph W. School Teacher,Full Time 02/23/2023 Resignation Simon, Lee Rhodes Elementary School Special Education Assistant 12/05/2022 Resignation
Smith, Vance Stetson, John B. School Student Climate Staff,6 Hours 11/30/2022 Resignation Smith, Lauren Frank, Anne School Teacher,Spec Education 01/31/2023 Resignation Sparks, Rayonnia Castor Gardens Middle School Food Svcs Assistant 11/07/2022 Resignation Stafford, Madison Meade, Gen. George G. School Teacher,Full Time 11/22/2022 Resignation Staton, Victor Rhodes Elementary School Special Education Assistant 06/15/2023 Retirement Teti, Christopher Custodial Auxiliary Facilities Truck Chauffeur 11/2/2022 Resignation Tolz, Elanna Lea, Henry C. Teacher,Spec Education 02/03/2023 Resignation Tucker, Tanya Kearny, Gen. Philip School Food Service Assistant 12/05/2022 Resignation Turchi, Arthur Carpentry Services Gen'L Construction Mech A 5Dy 01/09/2023 Retirement Upchurch, Kyree Office Of School Safety School Safety Officer 09/20/2022 Resignation Velez, Iris Taggart, John H. School Counseling Asst,Bilingual 12/09/2022 Resignation Vizard, Frank Food Services Admin & Support Food Svcs Field
Ops Supv 12/02/2022 Retirement Waxman, Howard Mastbaum, Jules E. High School Teacher,Full Time 06/15/2023 Retirement Whyte, Paul-Ann Pennell, Joseph Elementary Special Education Assistant 11/21/2022 Resignation Wilkins, Brannon Gideon, Edward School Building Engineer- Group Ii 12/05/2022 Resignation Willingham, Ali West Philadelphia High School Teacher,Full Time 11/23/2022 Resignation Wise , Angela Ziegler, William H. School Special Education Assistant 12/01/2022 Resignation
Woodson, Deborah Engineering & Science High Sch Food Svcs Worker Ii 01/31/2023 Retirement Yeager, Robert Facilities Central Maintenance Area Maintenance Foreman,5 Day 01/03/2023 Retirement Young , Kenya Girls, Phila High School For Student Climate Staff, 6 hr 11/29/2022 Resignation Zeitlin, Robert Marshall, John School School Psychologist 01/23/2023 Resignation Zeoli, Eric Carpentry Services Trades Leader 01/03/2023 Retirement
Action Item - 8. Title: Authorization to purchase from vendors approved via the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 series contract Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: Various pre-qualified professional services firms pursuant to the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 master contract Purpose: To provide supplemental Information Technology professional and application services on an as-needed basis Start date: 1/1/2023 End date: 12/31/2023 Compensation not to exceed: $4,500,000 Separate Compensation by Vendor: All entities will be paid out of the aggregate amount not to exceed $4,500,000. Location: Administrative Office(s) Renewal Options: No Description:
This award represents an annual authorization to utilize the federal GSA IT Schedule 70 master contract that allows the Office of Information Technology to acquire on-demand IT
professional services for large-scale systems modernization projects to supplement the department's resources and expertise at various times throughout the year and for various types of projects. This contract award will establish a continued source for efficiently securing temporary IT staffing resources on an as-needed basis, when it would otherwise be difficult to attract, and/or cost ineffective to hire for short durations, full-time employees in these highly specialized areas. Such projects will include the Student Information System (SIS), Oracle systems, website and web-based applications, Instructional Software Integration Platforms, IT security services, Facilities and Operations Resource Management, and Transportation Management System. This award will facilitate the quick and efficient acquisition of professional IT services in specialized areas of project management, application development, database, maintenance,
technical design and systems engineering. This contract award is being made via the federal GSA Schedule 70 series contract, including #GS-35F and #GS-21F. There are currently over 4,600 vendors in total on the GSA contract that have been pre-vetted, pre-qualified, and with whom rates have been competitively solicited, for a wide range of products/services/platforms in specific service categories and areas of expertise. GSA contractors, when applicable, are designated with accredited M/WBE status when validated by the GSA. Funding for any resources that are acquired through this award will come from the individual project budgets to which they are associated and only as needed. Related resolution(s)/approval(s): December 9, 2021; No. 13 December 10, 2020; No. 16 Funding Source(s): FY22-23 Operating and Capital Funds FY23-24 Operating and Capital Funds Office Originating Request: Information Technology
Action Item - 9. Title: Contracts with Various Vendors on the PEPPM Master Contract - Technology Equipment and Peripherals ($4,500,000) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: Various vendors on the Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program for Microcomputers (PEPPM) master contract Purpose: To provide general technology hardware, software, peripherals, parts, and related supplies to schools and administrative offices Start date: 1/1/2023 End date: 12/31/2023 Compensation not to exceed: $4,500,000 Separate Compensation by Vendor: All entities will be paid out of the aggregate amount not to exceed $4,500,000. Location: All Schools; Administrative Office(s) Renewal Options: Yes Number of Options: 3
Duration of each option to extend: Years: 1 Months: Maximum compensation authorized per option period: $4,500,000 Description: Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program for Microcomputers (PEPPM) is bid through IU 16 Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU). This award represents an annual
authorization to utilize the state PEPPM Master Contract to provide a source for schools and administrative offices to purchase technology equipment and related services including printer parts and supplies, various productivity (i.e. non-instructional) software, projectors, hard drives, computer parts, networking equipment, telecom equipment, and consumables (replacement bulbs, mice, keyboards, etc.). As the nation’s largest collection of branded technology products, the PEPPM Master Contract contains over 2 million products from hundreds of manufacturers, all competitively bid and awarded to hundreds of different pre-vetted resellers. PEPPM is managed by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit and is endorsed by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. Related resolution(s)/approval(s): December 9, 2021; No. 12 December 10, 2020; No. 17 Funding Source(s): FY22-23 Operating and Capital Funds Office Originating Request: Operations - Procurement
Action Item - 10. Title: Energy Performance Contract with NORESCO for the Guaranteed Energy Saving Act (GESA) 3 at Heston, Locke, Washington, Franklin, Hackett, Clemente, Ellwood, and Kirkbride Schools ($125,000,000) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: NORESCO Purpose: To award an energy performance contract to NORESCO in alignment to the Guaranteed Energy Saving Act (GESA) Start date: 12/16/2022 End date: 9/30/2024 Compensation not to exceed: $125,000,000 Location: Heston, Edward School; Locke, Alain School; Washington, Grover Jr. Middle School; Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School; Hackett, Horatio B. School; Clemente, Roberto Middle School; Ellwood School; Kirkbride, Eliza B. School Description:
The School District of Philadelphia plans to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to improve eight schools through the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) Program. This allows for rapid design and construction to comply with the federal requirement that all construction work must be completed by September 30, 2024. The scope of work includes upgrading and replacing building systems to improve the indoor air quality in school facilities, including mechanical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, filtering, and other air cleaning, fans, control systems, and related electrical work. This work shall incorporate school facility improvements to enable school building systems to reduce the risk of virus transmission and exposure to environmental health hazards, and to support student health needs. The schools selected were prioritized by the size of the school, the facilities conditions assessments, and maintenance backlog records.
Guardrail 1: Welcoming and Supportive Schools - Every school will be a safe, welcoming,
and healthy place where our students, staff and community want to be and learn each day. Funding Source(s): ESSER III Office Originating Request: Operations - Facilities ATTACHMENTS: Description Type
Action Item - 11. Title: Amendment of Contracts with Wayne Moving and Storage Company, Inc., T & N Van Service and Affiliates, All Seasons Global Solutions (ASGS) - Moving Services ($2,000,000) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform an amendment of a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: Wayne Moving and Storage Company, Inc. T & N Van Service and Affiliates, LLC All Seasons Global Solutions (ASGS), LLC Purpose: To provide additional funding for professional moving services at multiple school locations. Original Start Date: 2/25/2022 Current End Date: 2/25/2024 Amended End Date: 2/25/2024 Currently Authorized Compensation: $1,500,000 Additional Compensation: All entities will be paid out of the additional aggregate amount not to exceed $2,000,000 and
total new $3,500,000 aggregate amount. Total New Compensation: $3,500,000 Location: Multiple school locations, including: William Dick Elementary School, Thomas Holme School, Thomas M. Pierce School, and AMY 5 at James Martin School. Renewal Options: Yes
Number of Options: 1 Duration of each option to extend: Years: 1 Months: Maximum compensation authorized per option period: $3,500,000 Description: The Office of Capital Programs has identified a need for increased funding for the current moving contract as a result of packing, transportation, and storage requirements that developed after the contract was awarded on February 24, 2022. The projected costs of moving and storage expenses related to the major renovation projects at Anderson, Blankenburg, Bregy, Carnell, Cramp, Houston, Longstreth, Sheridan, and Vare Washington Schools will exceed the contract amount currently authorized by approximately $500,000. Additionally, the FY24 moving expenses associated with the “swing space” relocations of William Dick Elementary School, Thomas Holme School, Thomas M. Pierce School, and AMY 5 at James Martin School will require the increased funding. Guardrail 1 – Every school will be a safe, welcoming, and healthy place where our students,
staff and community want to be and learn each day. Related resolution(s)/approval(s): February 24, 2022; No. 11 Funding Source(s): FY 23 Capital Budget ($1,900,000) FY 23 Operations Budget ($100,000) Office Originating Request: Operations - Facilities
Action Item - 12. Title: Amendments to Contracts with Various Vendors for Boiler Burner Repair Services ($1,200,000) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform an amendment of a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: Herman Goldner Company, Inc. Chadwick Service Company Dewitt Heating and Air Conditioning Purpose: To increase funding of contracts under GSC-022 for boiler burner services and repairs Original Start Date: 7/1/2020 Current End Date: 7/31/2023 Amended End Date: 7/31/2023 Currently Authorized Compensation: $3,000,000 Additional Compensation: All entities will be paid out of the additional aggregate amount not to exceed $1,200,000 and new total aggregate amount not to exceed $4,200,000. Total New Compensation: $4,200,000 Location:
Various locations of the School District of Philadelphia Renewal Options: No Description: The Office of Facilities and Management Services requires support for repairs and service
of the boiler burner equipment in various School District buildings. Maintenance and service of boiler burner equipment is essential to provide and maintain heat in District facilities. These contractors are utilized in all schools as needed based on work orders placed for various repairs. The original award is $3,000,000 and a total of $2,685,471 has been spent in FY21 and FY22, leaving a balance of $314,529 to be spent in FY23. The request for additional funding is due in part to rising material costs (over 30%) and increased scope of work to include oil tank and line maintenance. This contract is also being used in a coordinated effort with the oil tank cleaning general service contract to ensure comprehensive tank cleaning. Larger scale projects were also completed which adversely impacted the original funding request. The contractors were selected through a competitive quote process and will be assigned
work by the Office of Facilities Management and Services, who will monitor the work for quality and completeness. The additional funding will support Guardrail – 1: Every school will be a safe, welcoming, and healthy place where all students, staff, and community want to be and learn each day. Related resolution(s)/approval(s): July 23, 2020; No. 13 Funding Source(s): FY22-23 Operating Office Originating Request: Operations - Facilities
Action Item - 13. Title: Contracts with Various Vendors for New Furniture and Equipment at T.M. Peirce Elementary School - ($3,700,000) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform separate contracts with the lowest responsible bidders, subject to funding, as follows: With: Meteor Education Educational Furniture Solutions LLC KayTwelve Reed Associates Purpose: To procure furniture and equipment required to furnish the newly constructed T.M. Peirce Elementary School Start date: 12/16/2022 End date: 12/30/2023 Compensation not to exceed: $3,700,000 Separate Compensation by Vendor: All vendors will be paid out of the aggregate amount not to exceed $3,700,000. Location: Peirce, Thomas M. School Renewal Options: No Description:
The May 26, 2022 Board adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes funding for a new T. M. Peirce Elementary School to include procurement of furniture and equipment. Prior to implementation of the approved budgeted line items, separate action of the Board of Education is sought. The newly constructed 77,000 square foot building will receive new furniture and technology in order to create collaborative and modern learning spaces and provide occupants with a complete and useable facility. Furniture will be procured from vendors who are a part of the competitively bid Pennsylvania Commonwealth Cooperative Programs, which provides favorable pricing.
Guardrail 1 – Every school will be a safe, welcoming and healthy place where our students, staff and community want to be and learn each day Funding Source(s): FY23 Capital Budget Office Originating Request: Operations - Capital Programs
Action Item - 14. Title: Contract with Browntown Group LLC - Certified Payroll Reporting ($100,000) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: Browntown Group LLC Purpose: To provide certified payroll reporting Start date: 1/1/2023 End date: 12/31/2023 Compensation not to exceed: $100,000 Location: Cassidy, Lewis C. Academics Plus School; Administrative Office(s) Renewal Options: Yes Number of Options: 3 Duration of each option to extend: Years: 1 Months: Maximum compensation authorized per option period: $100,000 Description: The Office of Procurement Services, in collaboration with the Office of Minority Small Business Development (OMSBD), has identified a need to obtain services from Browntown
Group LLC to provide the following services on the Capital Program project for the building of the Lewis C. Cassidy School to fulfill the established requirements for the use of funds on this project: - Coordinate with the Construction Management (CM) company point of contact to collect certified payrolls for participating contractors at all tier levels throughout the project. - Extract this data that will be input by the CM company’s point of contact from the LCP
Tracker software, which will be used throughout the project. - The certified payroll data that will be collected will contain the demographics, gender, address (including zip codes) and trade union status (foreman, journeyman, apprentice), so that the School District may track and collect this data for internal and/or external reporting purposes. - Turn over data to the OMSBD to match up with the CM original participation plan form(s) commitments compared to their actual manpower participation on the project. - The OMSBD will report out to the appropriate stakeholders the progress and the ultimate outcomes for diversity with the workforce for this project. Utilization of these services supports Board Guardrail 1: Every school will be a safe, welcoming, and healthy place for all students, staff, and community to learn. Our schools will be physically safe and clean with an inclusive environment. Students will have access to social, emotional, and mental health supports.
Funding Source(s): FY23 Operating Office Originating Request: Operations - Procurement
Action Item - 15. Title: Ratification of Contract with Office Depot Business Solutions, LLC - Office Supplies - $12,000,000 Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education ratify and authorize the execution and performance of a contract by The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, subject to funding, as follows: With: ODP Business Solutions, LLC (f/k/a Office Depot Business Solutions, LLC) Purpose: Office and PPE supplies contract for District schools and administrative buildings Start Date: 7/1/2022 End Date: 6/30/2023 Compensation not to exceed: $12,000,000 Location: All Schools; Administrative Office(s) Renewal Options: No Description: The Office of Procurement Services has identified the need for a dedicated source for office and PPE supplies that will be used by the schools and administrative offices
throughout the School District. Office Depot offers significant savings as well as value-add programs like principal grant funds and monthly student supply awards. Additionally, Office Depot's just-in-time delivery model eliminates the need for onsite inventory holding at our schools. Office supplies are essential for the District’s work across all of its goals. This action item seeks ratification authorization for a contract with this vendor originally approved by the Board as Action
Item No. 39 at the June 23, 2022 Board of Education meeting, for purposes of clarification and correction concerning a funding and procurement misunderstanding. The Office of Procurement will regularly check competitors’ pricing by releasing a new public solicitation for vendors to respond within the FY23 school year. Related resolution(s)/approval(s): June 23, 2022; No. 39 Funding Source(s): FY23 Various Schools & Offices Office Originating Request: Operations - Procurement
Office Originating Request: Operations - Procurement
Action Item - 16. Title: Amendment of Contract with SEON Design (USA) Corporation - Transportation Management System ($225,000) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform an amendment of a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: SEON Design (USA) Corporation Purpose: To provide annual maintenance and project enhancements of the Transportation Services routing system Original Start Date: 12/20/2012 Current End Date: 6/30/2023 Amended End Date: 6/30/2024 Currently Authorized Compensation: $2,550,951 Additional Compensation: $225,000 Total New Compensation: $2,775,951 Location: District garages, Administrative Office(s) at 440 N. Broad Street, and various school offices Renewal Options: No Description:
The Department of Transportation Services is seeking a continuation of the contract with SEON Design Corporation. COMPASS is SEON’s proprietary Transportation Routing System that is used to determine eligibility requirements for student transportation. COMPASS is an essential requirement used to create routes, and determine the transportation mode for eligible students (i.e. bus, SEPTA Fare Cards). The District seeks to increase the annual contract by $225,000 for FY24 to support yearly maintenance costs and project enhancements, such as route optimization software and customized reports. SEON is responsive and in compliance with its current contract. The success of the contract is measured by the District’s continued effectiveness in managing student transportation eligibility requirements and the ability to make customized enhancements and reports as needed. This amendment directly supports the Board of Education's Guardrail 1: Welcoming
and Supportive Schools. Every school will be a safe, welcoming, and healthy place where our students, staff, and community want to be and learn each day. Related resolution(s)/approval(s): May 22, 2022; No. 61 May 27, 2021; No. 49 Funding Source(s): FY24 Operating Fund Office Originating Request: Operations - Transportation
Action Item - 17. Title: Amendment to Contract with Joseph A. DeLuca Advisory & Consulting Services LLC for Program Management Services for the Office of Environmental Management Services Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform an amendment of a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: Joseph A. DeLuca Advisory & Consulting Services LLC Purpose: To support the School District’s efforts to comply with laws and regulations concerning asbestos management and lead in drinking water Original Start Date: 1/1/2022 Current End Date: 6/30/2023 Amended End Date: 6/30/2025 Currently Authorized Compensation: $2,835,450 Additional Compensation: $6,256,418 Total New Compensation: $9,091,868 Location: Administrative Office(s) Renewal Options: No Description:
This action item will allow the District to amend the current contract with DeLuca Advisory & Consulting Services (DLA) to change the structure of the original contract from a one-year contract with two one-year renewal options to a three-year contract. DLA was initially retained
to oversee and execute the implementation of a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) designed to improve AHERA management and AHERA compliance within the Office of Environmental Management and Services (OEMS). The duration for the CAP execution was unknown at that time, and therefore a one-year contract with two one-year options was proposed. Based upon the work completed to date on the CAP, additional immediate needs have been identified, and a more refined completion date has been established; therefore, a not to exceed contract with a termination date is more appropriate. The increased costs included in this contract include the augmentation of OEMS staff that fill immediate staffing vacancies, which have been challenging. These positions will manage key functions of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) contract and the execution of the related actions funded with the recently awarded $5 million Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grant.
This work supports Board Guardrail 1 to provide safe, healthy and welcoming learning environments for all students. Related resolution(s)/approval(s): January 27, 2022, No. 25 Funding Source(s): FY22 Operating Budget FY23 Operating Budget FY24 Operating Budget Office Originating Request: Operations - Facilities
Action Item - 18. Title: Authorization of School Bus Purchases from Various Vendors ($7,036,000) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform an amendment of a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: Rohrer Bus, Inc. (Thomas Built Buses, Inc.) Wolfington Body Company, Inc. (IC Bus, Inc.) Brightbill Transportation, Inc. (Blue Bird Corporation) The Lion Electric Company Purpose: To purchase electric and other alternative fuel school buses Original Start Date: 3/26/2021 Current End Date: 12/31/2023 Amended End Date: 6/30/2024 Currently Authorized Compensation: $11,500,000 Additional Compensation: All vendors will be paid from the additional aggregate compensation not to exceed $7,036,000, and new total compensation of $18,536,000. Total New Compensation: $18,536,000 Location:
Broad Street Garage
Passyunk Garage Shallcross Garage Renewal Options: No Description: The Department of Transportation Services is seeking authorization to use previously allocated Capital funds and approved grant funds to purchase school buses from Rohrer Bus, Inc., Wolfington Body Company, Brightbill Transportation, Inc., and the Lion Electric Company. These vendors are registered with COSTARS, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's cooperative purchasing program. Transportation Services continues to select old diesel school buses targeted for replacement due to age, reliability, and maintenance costs, and replace them with alternative energy vehicles. Alternative energy school buses provide cleaner, healthier air to our students and communities. The success of the authorization is measured by the ability of Transportation Services to continue to fulfill the District's mission of providing safe and efficient transportation. This authorization directly
supports the Board of Education's Guardrail 1: Welcoming and Supportive Schools. Every school will be a safe, welcoming, and healthy place where our students, staff, and community want to be and learn each day. Related resolution(s)/approval(s): March 25, 2021; No.28 April 21, 2022; No. 24 Funding Source(s): Capital Funds 2023 Grant Funds 2023 Office Originating Request: Operations - Transportation
Action Item - 19. Title: Amendment to Contract with Terraphase Engineering, Inc. - Water Testing Program Management Services Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform an amendment of a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: Terraphase Engineering, Inc. Purpose: To support the School District’s efforts to continue its professional water testing program and execute the recently awarded Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act) Grant Original Start Date: 4/27/2018 Current End Date: 6/30/2023 Amended End Date: 6/30/2027 Currently Authorized Compensation: $1,250,000 Additional Compensation: $5,848,448 Total New Compensation: $7,098,448 Location: All Schools Renewal Options: No Description:
This action item will allow the District to amend, extend, and increase the value of the current
contract with Terraphase Engineering to provide professional water testing program management services, and to execute the scope of work identified in the recently awarded EPA grant. The EPA grant specifically contemplates capitalizing on our existing relationship with Terraphase, to continue providing professional water testing program management services and installing filtered hydration stations, and expeditiously increase the pace of hydration station installations across District-owned schools. This contract supports the EPA grant focused on reducing lead exposure to children in drinking water by testing all drinking water outlets per the City of Philadelphia, Bill No.160618, Section A-703.1, and the installation of filtered hydration stations in school facilities at a rate of one hydration station per 100 students with a minimum of one hydration station per floor. The success of this contract will be obtained by completing the installation of filtered
hydration stations by 2025, as described in the Board presentation on Guardrail 1.2 on November 17, 2022. This work supports Board Guardrail 1 to provide safe, healthy and welcoming learning environments for all students. Related resolution(s)/approval(s): April 26, 2018; A-25 Funding Source(s): FY22 Operating Budget FY23 Operating Budget FY24 Operating Budget FY25 Operating Budget FY26 Operating Budget FY27 Operating Budget Office Originating Request: Operations - Facilities
Action Item - 20. Title: Ratification of Acceptance of Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Driving PA Forward: CY21 Truck & Bus Fleet Grant Program ($936,000) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education ratify and authorize the acceptance of a grant by The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, as follows: From: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Purpose: To support the purchase of electric school buses Grant Start Date: 9/21/2022 Grant End Date: 12/31/2025 Amount up to: $936,000 Locations: Broad Street Garage Passyunk Garage Description: The Department of Transportation Services is requesting ratification approval for an award received on September 21, 2022, from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP). Transportation applied to PA DEP and was awarded a grant of
$936,000. This award from PA DEP is under the Driving PA Forward: CY21 Truck & Bus Fleet Grant Program. This is the District's fourth award from the Driving PA Forward Program. The District received notification of the award on September 21, 2022. Staffing constraints and competing priorities delayed the processing of the award notification. The grant funding will be managed by the District Grants Office. The funding received from this award will provide supplemental support to cover some of the cost for six electric buses that the District projects will be delivered by the end of 2024. This will bring the total number of electric buses owned by the District to 20. These funds will also help the District achieve the goal of reducing its carbon footprint by modernizing the fleet, introducing zero-emission vehicles, and transitioning from diesel buses to electric buses, which are cleaner, more environmentally friendly vehicles. This acceptance directly supports the Board of Education's
Guardrail 1: Welcoming and Supportive Schools. Every school will be a safe, welcoming, and healthy place where our students, staff, and community want to be and learn each day.
Office Originating Request: Operations - Transportation
Action Item - 21. Title: Ratification of Contract Amendment with O and S Associates Architects and Engineers for Professional Design Services for the Bayard Taylor Roof Replacement ($44,250) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education ratify and authorize the execution and performance of an amended contract by The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, subject to funding, as follows: With: O and S Associates Purpose: To extend the time and increase the fee for O and S Associates, for professional design services provided for the Bayard Taylor Elementary roof replacement Original Start Date: 10/26/2018 Original End Date: 8/20/2020 Amended End Date: 4/30/2023 Currently Authorized Compensation: $69,750 Additional Compensation: $44,250 Total New Compensation: $114,000 Location(s): Taylor, Bayard Elementary School Description:
The Office of Capital Programs is requesting a fee increase for the architect of record, O & S Associates, for professional design services provided for the Bayard Taylor Elementary roof replacement project. The additional design fee was necessitated by the increase from the estimated project cost from $910,000 to $1,500,00 due to increased scope. The resulting design fee increased from $69,750 to $114,000. The contract scope was increased which required a construction time extension. The administrative design services period have been extended to align to the new construction completion date. Guardrail 1: Welcoming and Supportive Schools - Every school will be a safe, welcoming, and healthy place where our students, staff and community want to be and learn each day. Related resolution(s)/approval(s): July 19, 2022; No. 20 Funding Source(s): FY23 Capital Budget Office Originating Request: Operations - Facilities
Action Item - 22. Title: Ratification Amendment of Contract with The Sheward Partnership for Professional Design Services for the Kensington High School Building Envelope Improvement Project - No Cost Time Extension Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends the Board of Education ratify and authorize the execution and performance of an amended contract by The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, subject to funding, as follows: With: The Sheward Partnership Purpose: To award a no-cost time extension to The Sheward Partnership, for professional design services for the Kensington High School Building Envelope Improvement Project Original Start Date: 9/20/2019 Original End Date: 8/27/2021 Amended End Date: 4/30/2024 Currently Authorized Compensation: $331,250 Additional Compensation: $0 Total Compensation: $331,250 Location(s): Kensington High School Description:
The Office of Capital Programs is requesting a contract period extension for the architect of record, The Sheward Partnership, for professional design services provided for the building envelope improvement project at Kensington High School. The scope of work for this project includes replacement of the building roof, replacement of the windows and exterior doors, and extensive repair to the exterior masonry facade elements. The facade repairs include repointing and rebuilding portions of distressed brick masonry as well as refurbishment or replacement of steel lintels at exterior wall openings. The design schedule extension is due to the project being put on hold for nine months as a result of budgetary concerns. This in turn has resulted in the delay of the competitive bid process for construction until January 2023. The new projected end date for the project is now April 30, 2024.
Guardrail 1: Welcoming and Supportive Schools - Every school will be a safe, welcoming, and healthy place where our students, staff and community want to be and learn each day Related resolution(s)/approval(s): July 19, 2019; No. 11 Funding Source(s): FY23 Capital Budget Office Originating Request: Operations - Facilities
Action Item - 23. Title: Contract with Gessler Construction Co., Inc. for Parking Lot Stormwater Management Improvements ($567,500) Board of Education Meeting Date: 12/15/2022 Action under consideration The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform a contract, subject to funding, as follows: With: Gessler Construction Co., Inc. Purpose: To contract with Gessler Construction Co., Inc. for a new parking lot and storm water management improvements at Andrew Hamilton School Start date: 12/16/2022 End date: 6/30/2025 Compensation not to exceed: $567,500 Location: Hamilton, Andrew School Renewal Options: No Description: The Office of Capital Programs, through the facilities conditions assessment, has identified the need for a new parking lot and stormwater management improvements at Andrew
Hamilton School. This project recommended for contract award was identified in the approved FY22 capital budget. The project was publicly advertised and the lowest responsible bidder is recommended for contract award. The District’s design, construction, and project management teams have developed a site specific construction phasing plan in collaboration with principals and contractors for the site improvements. The work will be monitored by an inspector, project manager and construction manager to ensure the contractors meet the established budget and schedule. Guardrail 1: Welcoming and Supportive Schools - Every school will be a safe, welcoming, and healthy place where our students, staff and community want to be and learn each day.
Funding Source(s): FY 22-23 Capital Budget Office Originating Request: Operations - Facilities