Today, the City of Philadelphia announced the launch of the formal process to appoint Philadelphia’s new Board of Education.

Individuals who are interested in applying to the Board of Education or nominating another person for the Board can do so using an online form, or by submitting a paper form at City Hall, Room 204. The deadline for applications and nominations is February 7, 2018.

For residents who would like to learn more about the Board of Education and the process of re-establishing local control of the School District, City officials will hold information sessions on the following dates:

Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Parkwood Civic Association
St. Anselm Church
12670 Dunks Ferry Rd.

Thursday, January 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Mantua Civic Association
Grace Lutheran Church
Haverford and N. 36th Street

Monday, January 22 at 3:30 p.m.
T.M. Peirce Elementary School
2300 W. Cambria St

Monday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Max Myers Recreation Center
1601 Hellerman Street

Tuesday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Home and School Association
440 North Broad Street

Wednesday, January 24 at 5:30 p.m.
Community College of Philadelphia, Center for Business & Industry
18th and Callowhill, C2-28

Tuesday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Southwest CDC
6328 Paschall Avenue

Monday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Ceiba at Esperanza College
4261 N 5th Street

Monday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Cedar Park Neighbors
Calvary at 48th and Baltimore

Wednesday, February 28 at 5:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Youth Commission
City Hall – Conversation Hall

Make sure to bookmark this post for updates and additional informational sessions as they are scheduled.