THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

PUBLIC MEETING

AGENDA

May 25, 2023

Call to Order - Reginald L. Streater Esq, President
Opening Remarks
Board of Education - Other
Recognitions
Academic Support - Amended Contracts
Roll Call - Lynn Rauch, General Counsel
Approval of Minutes - April 20, 2023
Committee Reports
Superintendent Remarks - Dr. Tony B. Watlington, Superintendent
Board of Education - Other
Presentation of Strategic Plan - Updated 5.26.2023
Presentations
Budget & Capital Plan Presentation - Updated 5.26.2023
Board of Education - Other
Charter Schools Office Presentation - Updated 5.26.2023
Board of Education - Other
Action Item Questions and Responses
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 Elected Speakers
Registered Elected Officials
Registered Speakers on General Topics
General Speakers List
Action Item
1.Acceptance of Various Grants and Donations ($800,000,000)
Superintendent - Other
2.Acceptance of Donation from Friends of Spring Garden - Spring Garden Playground Project ($130,000)
Schools - License
3.Acceptance of Donation from General Recreation - John B. Kelly Playground Project ($132,000)
Schools - License
4.Acceptance of Donation from Lindy Foundation; License and Right of Entry with Various Vendors for Exterior Schoolyard Improvements
Operations - Capital Programs - License
5.Acceptance of Donation from Logic Eye, Inc. for Eye Exams (Valued at $75,000)
Academic Support - Grants/Donations
6.Acceptance of Grant and Authorization of Contracts with Various Vendors for Behavioral Health and Applied Behavior Analysis Professionals and Therapists ($300,000)
Academic Support - Other
7.Review of Board Policies (REVIEW - NO ACTION) - Updated 5.5.2023
Board of Education - Other
8.Adoption of Strategic Plan for The School District of Philadelphia - Updated 5.19.2023/Updated 5.24.2023/Updated 5.25.2023 [REVIEW - NO ACTION TAKEN]
Superintendent - Other
9.Amendment of Contract with The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia ($600,000)
Superintendent - Amended Contracts
10.Approval of Personnel Hires - Updated 5.19.2023
Talent - Other
11.Approval of Personnel Terminations (Updated 5.25.2023)
Talent - Other
12.Administration’s Recommendation for Termination of Professional Employees - WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Talent - Other
13.Approval of Resignations and Retirements (Updated 5.25.2023)
Talent - Other
14.Contract with Grayscale Labs, Inc. for Candidate Onboarding Communication ($50,000)
Talent - Contracts
15.Amendment of Contract with Teach for America to Support Teacher Hiring ($500,000)
Talent - Amended Contracts
16.Contract with Conner Strong & Buckelew Companies Inc. - Casualty and Property Insurance ($5,033,000)
Finance - Contracts
17.Adoption of the Operating Budget for 2023-2024 for the School District of Philadelphia - Updated 5.24.2023
Finance - Other
18.Amendment of Contract with Sherpa Government Solutions for the Budget System ($676,000)
Finance - Amended Contracts
19.Amendment of Contract with Various Vendors for ERP Implementation ($3,502,000)
Finance - Amended Contracts
20.Amendment to Contract with Various Temporary Staffing Vendors for ERP Implementation (No Cost)
Finance - Amended Contracts
21.Contract with Apple - Technology Equipment and Peripherals (PEPPM) ($24,000,000)
Information Technology - Contracts
22.Amendment of Contract with Tricomm Services Corporation - Network Infrastructure Upgrades ($750,000)
Information Technology - Amended Contracts
23.Amendment of Contract with NCS Pearson for Schoolnet Instructional Management System ($30,648,981) - WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Information Technology - Amended Contracts
24.Contract with Computer Design & Integration for Procurement of PC Laptops, Desktops, Chromebooks, and Peripherals ($48,000,000)
Information Technology - Contracts
25.Contract with CGI Technologies for Advantage ERP Software Maintenance ($437,150)
Information Technology - Contracts
26.Amendment to Contracts with Various Vendors for Professional Environmental and Safety Training Consulting Services ($100,000)
Operations - Facilities - Amended Contracts
27.Amendment of Contracts with Various Vendors for Carpentry Services (7,500,000)
Operations - Facilities - Amended Contracts
28.Amendment of Contracts with Various Vendors for General Maintenance Services ($5,100,000)
Operations - Facilities - Amended Contracts
29.Change Orders at Various Locations ($682,497)
Operations - Capital Programs - Other
30.Amendment of Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for Energy Performance for GESA 1 Phase 1
Operations - Capital Programs - Amended Contracts
31.Ratification of the Contract with Gannett Fleming, for Professional Design Services at Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School - No Cost Time Extension ($0)
Operations - Capital Programs - Other
32.Ratification of the Electrical Construction Contract for the Edwin M. Stanton Elementary School, Electrical Upgrades – No Cost Time Extension
Operations - Capital Programs - Other
33.Ratification of the General Construction Contract for the Paul Lawrence Dunbar Elementary School, Classroom Modernization – No Cost Time Extension
Operations - Capital Programs - Other
34.Ratification of the General Construction Contract for the Julia R. Masterman School, Roof Replacement – No Cost Time Extension
Operations - Capital Programs - Other
35.Ratification of the Electrical and Plumbing Contracts for the Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School Major HVAC Replacement Project – No Cost Time Extension
Operations - Capital Programs - Other
36.Ratification of the Electrical Construction Contract for the Vare-Washington Elementary School, Electrical Upgrades – No Cost Time Extension
Operations - Capital Programs - Other
37.Ratification Amendment of the Plumbing Construction Contract for the Penn Treaty High School, Science Lab – No Cost Time Extension
Operations - Capital Programs - Other
38.Authorization of Agreement with Various Vendors for Maintenance and Engineering Supplies ($31,169,625)
Operations - Facilities - Contracts
39.Lease Agreements with Various Lessors for Additional Space ($467,625.03)
Operations - Facilities - Lease
40.Lease Renewal to Accommodate Olney Elementary School Students at Triumphant Faith International Worship Center ($1,469,844)
Operations - Facilities - Lease
41.Amendment of Contract with ABM Industry Groups, LLC for 440 Building Management ($300,000)
Operations - Facilities - Amended Contracts
42.Amendment of Contract with Genuine Parts Company for Yellow Bus and Non-Bus Fleet Parts ($3,630,000)
Operations - Transportation - Amended Contracts
43.Parent Flat Rate Payment for Transportation Expenses ($36,000,000)
Operations - Transportation - Other
44.Amendment of Contract with Various Vendors for Cab and School Vehicle Transportation for Students ($135,739,444)
Operations - Transportation - Amended Contracts
45.Contract with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for Student Fare Cards ($42,990,000)
Operations - Transportation - Contracts
46.Contract with Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc. for Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel ($1,500,000)
Operations - Transportation - Contracts
47.Amendment of Contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. for GPS Transportation Management Software ($473,000)
Operations - Transportation - Amended Contracts
48.Amendment of Contract with Various Schools - Own Bus Transportation for Students ($15,347,589)
Operations - Transportation - Amended Contracts
49.Amendment of Contract with Various Energy Commodity Suppliers ($70,987,500)
Operations - Procurement - Amended Contracts
50.Contract with Atriade LLC for Support of Active Shooter Response Training ($184,600)
Operations - School Safety - Contracts
51.Contract with KJR Consulting, LLC for Training and Professional Development ($52,150)
Operations - School Safety - Contracts
52.Contract with Everbridge, Inc. for Technical Assistance ($36,600)
Operations - School Safety - Contracts
53.Ratification of Contract with Drexel University for Support of the Positive School Safety Training Program ($43,070)
Operations - School Safety - Other
54.Amendment to Contracts with Various Vendors for Services to Schools in High-Crime Communities as part of the Project Prevent Grant from US Department of Education ($0)
Student Support Services - Amended Contracts
55.Contract with Advant-EDGE Solutions of Middle Atlantic, Inc for Removal and Disposal of Medical Waste ($50,000)
Student Support Services - Contracts
56.Contract with Center for Black Educator Development for Freedom Schools Literacy Academy ($95,000)
Academic Support - Contracts
57.Contract with Community College of Philadelphia for Summer Career Readiness Power Skills Pre-Apprenticeship ($54,431)
Academic Support - Contracts
58.Contracts with Various Vendors for Substitute Related Services ($6,341,000)
Academic Support - Contracts
59.Contract with Elwyn for Additional Year of Early Intervention Services for Eligible Students ($9,600,000)
Academic Support - Contracts
60.Contract with Alpaca Audiology LLC, formerly Main Line Audiology Consultants, for Student Audiology Services ($300,000)
Academic Support - Contracts
61.Contract with Deaf Hearing Communication Centre, Inc for Contracted Substitute Sign Interpreters ($1,080,000)
Academic Support - Contracts
62.Contract with KickUp, Inc. for Online Coaching Platform ($92,634)
Academic Support - Contracts
63.Contracts with Various Vendors for Document Translation and Interpretation Services ($4,500,000)
Academic Support - Contracts
64.Amendment of Contracts with Various Vendors for Online Courses and Adaptive Interventions ($9,000,000)
Academic Support - Amended Contracts
65.Contract with The City of Philadelphia for Out of School Time Summer Programming ($5,000,000)
Academic Support - Contracts
66.Agreement with the City of Philadelphia for Re-opening Sayre Pool - Added 5.9.2023/ Updated 5.24.2023
Superintendent - Other
67.License Agreement with the City of Philadelphia for use of the Daroff Building ($380,000) - Added 5.9.2023
Superintendent - License
68.Adoption of Amended Capital Budget for 2022-2023 and Amended Capital Program for 2023- 2028, and Adoption of a Capital Budget for 2023-2024 and a Capital Program for 2024-2029 - Added 5.9.2023
Operations - Capital Programs - Other
69.Amendment of Contracts For Supplemental Staffing Services with Constructonomics, LLC; Atane Consulting (MBE); The McKissack Group, Inc.(M/WBE); The Temple Group, Inc.(M/WBE); S. T. Hudson Engineers, Inc.; The McCloud Group, LLC (MBE); Promatech, Inc.(WBE); Rotator Staffing Services, Inc. ($3,000,000) - Added 5.9.2023 / WITHDRAWN BY STAFF 5.11.2023
Operations - Capital Programs - Amended Contracts
70.Capital Award at Various Locations - George W. Sharswood School; Hopkinson Elementary School ($644,475) - Added 5.9.2023
Operations - Capital Programs - Capital Awards
71.Contract with Various Vendors for English Language Development Instructional Resources Grades 3-12 ($5,000,000) - Added 5.9.2023
Academic Support - Contracts
72.Contract with Various Vendors for K-12 Special Education Supplemental Resources ($5,000,000) - Added 5.9.2023
Academic Support - Contracts
73.Contract with Various Vendors for PreK-12 English Language Arts Core Instructional Resources ($20,000,000) - Added 5.9.2023/ Updated 5.11.2023
Academic Support - Contracts
74.Contract with Various Vendors for PreK-12 Mathematics Core Instructional Resources ($20,000,000) - Added 5.9.2023
Academic Support - Contracts
75.Contract with Various Vendors for PreK-12 Science Core Instructional Resources ($20,000,000) - Added 5.9.2023/ WITHDRAWN BY STAFF 5.24.2023
Academic Support - Contracts
76.Ratification of Contract with Accenture for School Selection Process Evaluation ($298,000) - Added 5.11.2023
Student Support Services - Other
77.Contract with Highmark Insurance Group for Stop Loss Insurance ($2,110,432) - Added 5.19.23
Talent - Contracts
78.Revised Application for New Charter School – Global Leadership Academy International Charter High School -Added 5.22.23/ Updated 5.25.2023 - DENIED
Board of Education - Other
New Business
Adjourn
Call to Order - Intermediate Unit Board of Directors
Roll Call - Board of Directors
Action Items - Intermediate Unit
1.Acceptance of Various Grants for Intermediate Unit 26 ($100,000,000)
Superintendent - Other
2.Adoption of Philadelphia Intermediate Unit No.26 Operating Budget for 2023-2024 - Updated 5.24.2023
Finance - Other
3.Contracts with The Camelot Schools of Pennsylvania, LLC and Community Council Education Services, Inc. for Alternative Special Education Settings ($2,505,928)
Academic Support - Other
4.Contract with Bridges From School To Work, Inc. for Student High School Transition Services ($200,000)
Academic Support - Other
5.Contract with QBS, Inc., for Safety Care Training ($300,000)
Academic Support - Other
6.Authorization of IDEA, Part B Sub-Award Agreements with Various Charter Schools for Special Education Services ($27,000,000)
Academic Support - Other
7.Contract with The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for Philly AIMS Comprehensive Professional Development for Teachers of Students with Autism in Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade ($470,000)
Academic Support - Other
8.Contract with STAR Autism Support, Inc. for Professional Development for Teachers of Students with Autism in Grades 6 Through 12. Philadelphia Secondary Autism Project ($265,000)
Academic Support - Other
9.Contract with Public Consulting Group LLC for Electronic Special Education Management System ($3,075,000)
Academic Support - Other
Adjourn - Intermediate Unit Board of Directors

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