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West Philly charter says it shouldn’t have to pay Philly schools $30M, and other school board takeaways

West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School officials say they are not responsible for paying $30 million to the Philadelphia School District.

West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School, at 67th and Callowhill, is appealing a state order that it owes the Philadelphia School District $30 million for overenrolling hundreds of students since 2010.
West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School, at 67th and Callowhill, is appealing a state order that it owes the Philadelphia School District $30 million for overenrolling hundreds of students since 2010.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer