Live blogging of School Board from @newskag

Up now, the Supe giving his message. #PhlEd

Frankford student speaks about their phone policy. #PhlEd

Up now, Henderson, also a Lankenau student: speaking against the removel of Lankenau from its unique campus. #PhlEd

Now speaking, Lucas of Lakenau Environmental HS. Defending his school's unique campus in the park. #PhlEd

That was Julia Spencer. Up now Jabaz Spencer, also speaking out for Conwell Middle. #PhlEd

Spencer, of Conwell Middle, speaks out for her school (which @watlington_sr plans to eliminate). #PhlEd

Seven student speakers on the list tonight. #PhlEd

Lots of Lankenau students here to advocate for their unique and much-need school (Environmental Sciences). #PhlEd Conwell Students represented, too.

Several Board members joi ed virtually, but some cannot be seen on screen, so who knows if they are actually in attendance. #PhlEd

School Board meeting at 440 right now. Only 2 Board members in attendance. They don't appear to attending virtually, either. #PhlEd

Public testimony at #PhlEd board public hearing has ended, and now @watlington_sr is issuing his apologies. Promises, promises.

Watuzz, of Brewery/Sharswood community, advocates for #PhlEd neighborhood schools.

Colbert, #PhlEd staff, speaking for Vaux HS and the Brewerytown/Hardwood neighborhoods and says our sc6ools are not line items, they are lifelines for students and communities.

Vogler, a school librarian in the Philly suburbs, says our need in #PhlEd for certified school librarians and school libraries.

Former #PhlEd board member Fix-Lopez speaks about school selection. Some requirements are still inequitable and racist, she says.

Nelson, #PhlEd grad and parent, is in support of ##LiftEveryVoice wellness initiative. Our students need joy, adequate bathrooms, recess, water breaks. Systems get stuck, he says, he says. Fix it.

T Williams, #PhlEd parent, also speaks to grade padding and falsification of grades. He was asked to leave the school and banned from campus for asking questions about his child's education. At MLK high school.

Arthur, parent of MLK high school student, says there is a lack of language teachers, and grade falsification, and lack of academics. #PhlEd

McCann, community member, says facilities process lacks transparency.