We are nearing the close of a very unique and challenging school year. In November of 2021, we held our summer programming opening discussion with academic leadership. The District will once again be offering summer credit recovery, Extended School Year (ESY) programs, COVID Compensatory, Summer Bridge, Newcomer programming, Summer Learning, Kindergarten, and Out of School…
As temperatures began to rise, members of the Maintenance Department are currently installing window unit air conditioners in schools that have the electrical capacity to support the addition. The remaining schools will be evaluated in order to determine if additional electrical capacity can be added, or if an entire electrical system upgrade is necessary via…
The Maintenance Department is currently installing protective covers on all exposed radiators in all schools as part of a District-wide initiative to always put safety first. These protective covers are custom-made to the exact fit of the radiator and are installed to meet the District’s safety requirements to avoid burns or injury for our staff…
Vernon Palmer joined the School District in 1997 and was recently promoted to Senior Regional Manager to serve the Southern half of Philadelphia. During his tenure, Vernon has served in many roles throughout our District. Most recently in his role as Interim Assistant Director of Operations, Vernon was tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that…
Kwame has served the School District of Philadelphia for more than 15 years and was recently promoted to Senior Regional Manager for the northern half of Philadelphia. He began his career as a Per Diem School Police Officer and transitioned to the Office of Facilities and Maintenance as a Building Engineer. Kwame was later promoted…
Prior to, and over the winter break, facilities personnel performed quarterly filter changes and ventilation equipment preventive maintenance in our buildings. Filter changes ensure that we are delivering sufficient amounts of ventilation air into our classrooms as well as improving the indoor environmental quality. Preventative maintenance consists of an inspection of the components for proper…
On Monday, January 3, custodial staff returned to work from the winter break. As this was a virtual professional development day for teaching staff, custodial staff was able to perform cleaning activities in our buildings including disinfection/sanitizing in classrooms and common areas.
Facilities staff is completing a survey to ensure that radiator covers are provided for all radiators in all buildings to eliminate burn potentials. The Maintenance department is reviewing these surveys and is currently contracted with a vendor who will fabricate and install these covers. We anticipate these to be installed prior to the start of…
Our Maintenance Resource Scheduler, John Parker, is one of few individuals in the City of Philadelphia to have their Fire Suppression Workers license with specialty, and a Masters Plumber’s license. The Division of Operation is PROUD to have him, and we send our congratulations on the achievement!
Paul Bonewicz joined the Operations Department as the Assistant Director of Maintenance in 2016. In this role, he helped pioneer the District’s Registered Apprenticeship program. Prior to becoming the Director of Maintenance in 2020, Paul also served as an Assistant Director of Operations in the Office of Environmental Management. A lifelong resident of Philadelphia, Paul…