After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. | Where does facilities plan go now?
Plus, the Mayor finally weighs in on Watlington, Board of Education following proposal release
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
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Show Notes
Nearly two months since its release, the School District of Philadelphia’s facilities master plan continues to dominate headlines. With another public hearing on the horizon, Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. speculates whether his proposal will ultimately pass the Board of Education as is, or if further revisions will be necessary. The superintendent also talks to KYW Newsradio Education Reporter Mike DeNardo about the recent support he received from Mayor of Philadelphia Cherelle Parker.
00:00 Does Watlington anticipate further revisions to facilities master plan?
01:14 Reaction to Mayor Parker backing Watlington, Board of Education
02:20 How the district will help students transition to new schools should current ones close
03:40 Addressing recent plumbing problems at Southwark School
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