
On April 28, 2016 the Philadelphia School Reform Commission’s monthly meeting was held for a vote on turning three public schools over to charter companies and renewals for nine existing charters.
This is testimony of members of the Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools at this meeting.
All eight videos can be viewed here.
Click on the pictures below to view individual videos. Speakers are in order of appearance.

Video of APPS member Lynda Rubin testifying at the Philadelphia School Reform Commission hearing – April 28, 2016.
The transcript of Lynda’s testimony.

Video of APPS member Diane Payne testifying at the Philadelphia School Reform Commission hearing – April 28, 2016.
The transcript of Diane’s testimony.

Video of APPS member Lisa Haver testifying at the Philadelphia School Reform Commission hearing – April 28, 2016.
The transcript of Lisa’s testimony.

Video of APPS member Deborah Grill testifying at the Philadelphia School Reform Commission hearing – April 28, 2016.
The transcript of Debbie’s testimony.

Video of APPS member Ilene Poses testifying at the Philadelphia School Reform Commission hearing – April 28, 2016.
The transcript of Ilene’s testimony.

Video of APPS member Karel Kilimnik testifying at the Philadelphia School Reform Commission hearing – April 28, 2016
The transcript of Karel’s testimony.

Video of APPS member Barbara Dowdall testifying at the Philadelphia School Reform Commission hearing – April 28, 2016.
The transcript of Barbara’s testimony.

Video of APPS member Robin Lowry testifying at the Philadelphia School Reform Commission hearing – April 28, 2016.
The transcript of Robin’s testimony.