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Archive for September, 2018

Board of Education Holds Third Public Meeting and Installation Ceremony for New Student Board Representatives

The new Board of Education held its monthly public action meeting and Student Board Representative installation ceremony on September 20, 2018. Julia Frank, a senior at Northeast High School and Alfredo Praticò, a senior at Masterman High School were recognized by Superintendent Dr. Hite, Mayor Kenney, and the principals of their high schools before taking…

Board of Education Announces Two New Student Board Representatives

The Board of Education has selected two non-voting Student Representatives who will serve in an advisory capacity to represent the interests of students in Philadelphia. The selected students are Alfredo Praticò, a senior at Masterman High School and Julia Franks, a senior at Northeast High School. “We have been anxiously awaiting this huge opportunity to…

Alfredo Pratico, Student Board Rep

Q&A with Alfredo Praticò, Student Board Representative

Alfredo is very active in his school and in his community. He is on Masterman’s School Advisory Council, the Superintendent’s Advisory Council, City-Wide Student Government, Philadelphia Youth Commission, All-City Orchestra, YoYo Club at Clemente Rec Center, and is an Alter Server at St. Andrew’s Church. We sat down with Alfredo to learn more about what…

Julia Franks, Student Board Rep

Q&A with Julia Frank, Student Board Representative

Julia Frank, a senior at Northeast High School, is an entrepreneur, holds a part-time job and is actively involved in her community. She is the owner of City Slickers Lip Balm Co., works at Ernie’s Pizzeria, and is a Red Cross/CPR certified babysitter. She has also volunteered at Kenbrook Camp, Children’s Nursery Caretaker, and Spirit…

Board of Education’s First Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting Concludes

Board of Education’s First Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting Concludes

This morning the Board of Education held its first Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting at 440 N. Broad Street. The Board introduced its committee structure at its first meeting on July 9 and adopted the structure at the August 16 meeting. For more information on each committee, please visit the Board of Education website. “We…