PHL Public Schools Crisis
William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D. Superintendent
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Began June 29, 2012
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Prior to joining the District, Dr. Hite was Superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland, the state’s second-largest school district and one of the 25 largest districts nationwide.
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The School District of Philadelphia is governed by a five-member School Reform Commission (SRC).
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Established in December 2001, when oversight of the School District shifted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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The Governor of Pennsylvania appoints three of the SRC members, while the Mayor of Philadelphia appoints two members of the commission.
Mayor Michael Nutter
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Second term since being elected in 2008
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Born/ raised in Phiadelphia and served almost 15 years on the Philadelphia City Council.
Philadelphia City Council
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Council President Darrell L. Clarke
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The 1951 Home Rule Charter established Council as the legislative arm of Philadelphia municipal government, consisting of seventeen members. Ten Council members are elected by district and seven from the City-at-large.
Impact on 2014 Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Election
If elected, all three listed above propose abolishing SRC for Board of Education.
City of Philadelphia
State of Pennsylvania
SchoolReformCommission
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