Aug 20, 2026Board meeting
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education Public Meeting
The Board meeting agenda included action items regarding school improvement plans, personnel hires and terminations, capital awards for various school infrastructure projects (including fire alarm systems, stormwater management, and building repairs), and contract approvals for services such as carpentry, painting, and busing. The meeting also addressed charter school renewal applications, specifically for the Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and the Universal Audenried Promise Neighborhood Partnership Charter School. Superintendent remarks included updates on the back-to-school readiness, facilities planning, and cabinet leadership updates.