Roughly 90% of high schoolers who weren’t on track to graduate by the end of 9th grade stayed off track in 10th grade, according to a November district analysis.

Mayor Cherelle Parker has publicly said she wants to use vacant buildings for housing. The school board approved a resolution saying it will look into it.

Joyce Wilkerson’s position on the board — which City Council never officially approved — has been questioned by a city court.

Board member David Daughety requested a second legal opinion on the contract extension procedure but was told the matter is closed.

The four-year agreement includes raises and language recognizing principals’ contributions to the school district.

Under their prior contract agreement, members of the CASA union agreed not to strike or stop work. The union president demanded an end to ‘wage compression.’

The district pushed back the release of its closure plan saying officials want to hear more feedback from the community via a new survey.

The City Council also pressed school officials about why the principals union has not had a contract since August.

Despite a City Councilmember’s support for the sale of a vacant Ada Lewis building, district officials say the school board has not been involved in conversations about selling it.

The budget will send $193 million more to Philly schools and add accountability reforms for cyber charter schools, among other changes.