# When will Board of Education weigh in on facilities plan? | After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.

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Podcast: [The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-week-in-philly-from-kyw-newsradio-863398)
Published: 2026-04-08T20:00:00+00:00
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Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. believes the School District of Philadelphia’s $2.8 billion facilities master plan presents a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to eliminate buildings with poor and unsatisfactory ratings, while expanding higher-quality pre-K and extracurricular offerings. Any next steps, however, are currently on hold, as the Board of Education continues to review the proposal. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo asks Watlington when he expects to hear back from the Board. The two also discuss a complaint filed involving Thomas B. Moffitt and Horatio Hackett elementary schools. 00:00 Thoughts on the Mayor’s dramatic revision to her proposed rideshare tax that would fund public schools 03:43 Reaction to a human relations commission complaint involving Moffitt and Hackett elementary schools 05:50 Any sense when the Board of Education might weigh in on the facilities plan? 06:48 Expectations for the 2026 “Philly School Experience” student survey Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at afterschool@kywnewsradio.com and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!” Catch the show on the air every Wednesday at 3:45 PM ET on KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM.

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