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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 10 MIN

After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Why the facilities report is delayed, and whether bathroom break policies could change

from The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio · host Audacy

The School District of Philadelphia had long targeted a November release of its facilities planning process findings, but now it's looking like there will be a delay. Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. shares an updated timeline, and also addresses whether the district would ever consider codifying a bathroom break policy. 00:00 Why is the facilities planning report delayed? 02:50 When can district families expect the findings to be released? 03:20 Listener question: What can families do if an IEP driver makes personal or unscheduled stops? 05:33 Would the district consider adopting a bathroom break policy? Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] 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.

The School District of Philadelphia had long targeted a November release of its facilities planning process findings, but now it's looking like there will be a delay. Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. shares an updated timeline, and also addresses whether the district would ever consider codifying a bathroom break policy. 00:00 Why is the facilities planning report delayed? 02:50 When can district families expect the findings to be released? 03:20 Listener question: What can families do if an IEP driver makes personal or unscheduled stops? 05:33 Would the district consider adopting a bathroom break policy? Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at [email protected] 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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