Monthly Action Meeting

Education

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024
4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. EDT

440 N Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19130 (Directions)

In-person at School District's building or remote via livestream

Registered speakers will be permitted to attend either in-person or remotely via the Zoom video conferencing platform. If you wish to view our full speakers procedures please visit: https://www.philasd.org/schoolboard/wp-content/uploads/sites/892/2023/10/006-Meetings-1.pdf Meeting Location: Remote Video Conference; Livestream available: https://www.philasd.org/pstv/watch/ Meeting materials can be found here . Contact Information: Phone: 215-400-5959 Email: schoolboard@philasd.org

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Philadelphia - PA Documenters Team

Note-taking by T.J. Jourian

Superintendent Watlington unveiled the district’s strategic approach to addressing the Middle East conflict and an update on the facilities plan. An overwhelming number of speakers in support of reinstating NEHS teacher Keziah Ridgeway and protecting those discussing Palestine.

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Agency Information

Philadelphia Board of Education

www.philasd.org

(215) 400-4010

schoolboard@philasd.org

@https://twitter.com/PHLschoolboard

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The Board of Education is the governing body responsible for overseeing all policies and budgetary decisions of the School District of Philadelphia. Additionally, the Board of Education serves as the authorizer for all charter schools in Philadelphia. The Board is made up of nine (9) Board Members who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. Board Members serve four-year terms that are co-terminus with the Mayor’s term.