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School Board

Russell Byers Charter School Board

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As representatives of the community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our school. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Participate

All are welcome to attend school board meetings either virtually or in person.

Meetings will be via Webex unless otherwise noted. Meetings will be from 4:30-6:00 pm

In Person: Meetings are held at Russell Byers Charter School at 1911 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA.

Meet the Board Members

 

Steve Pritchard

Board Chair

 

Diane Davis

Vice Chair

 

 

Tiffany Trotter-Coleman

Secretary

 

 

 

Treasurer

 

Erica Bailey-Paul

Board Member

 

Frank Jackson

Board Member

 

Jason Jenkins

Board Member

 

Valarie McDuffie

Board Member

 

Akida Neely

Board Member

 

Imani Powell

Board Member

 

 

Malik Powell

Board Member

 

Tiffany Spraggins-Payne

Board Member

 

Jennifer Taylor

Board Member

 

Michael Wong

Board Member