Hite: $50 Million Needed Now to Open Philly Schools on Time
Philly Schools Superintendent William Hite is holding a press conference at this hour, saying he’ll have to seek “alternatives” to opening school on time this fall.
Journos are reporting from Hite’s press conference:
Hite: Schools may not open as planned on Sept. 9 if Phila Schools do not get $50M by Fri., Aug 16.
— Philly Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) August 8, 2013
Says the $50 million needed will provide for the bare bones funding to staff schools to open in the fall.
— Our City Our Schools (@OCOSPhilly) August 8, 2013
"We will not put them at risk, even if it means we have to open schools after September 9th." – Dr. Hite on students
— Our City Our Schools (@OCOSPhilly) August 8, 2013
Dr. Hite says he needs something in writing, a commitment, from the city by Friday for the $50 million needed.
— Our City Our Schools (@OCOSPhilly) August 8, 2013
Shorter Philly school supe @SDPHite : Give me $50 million by next week and no kids get hurt. #ItsComeToThis
— Will Bunch (@Will_Bunch) August 8, 2013
"The $50 million is necessary, not sufficient, to open schools." – Dr. Hite on how money will be spent.
— Our City Our Schools (@OCOSPhilly) August 8, 2013
I'm as frustrated as @SDPHite about this funding situation. Will be sending a letter to the gov ASAP. #PhillyEducation
— Anthony H. Williams (@SenTonyWilliams) August 8, 2013
I will not put our children's safety at risk by putting them into environments that are disorderly and chaotic. Students deserve better.
— Dr. William Hite (@SDPHite) August 8, 2013
Did you watch press conference about opening of Philly schools? Takeaway: national embarrassment. http://t.co/0rxsT2rCAM
— Helen Ubiñas (@NotesFromHeL) August 8, 2013
