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The Philly school board wants the next mayor to prioritize these four things

The asks range from an additional $318 million in city funds over the next four years to parking and SEPTA passes for school staff as a way to attract and retain Philadelphia School District teachers.

Mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker (right) speaks during a March 14 mayoral forum at Gloria Casarez Elementary School in Kensington. The candidates have been invited to a Philadelphia school board mayoral forum focusing on education issues, scheduled for Tuesday night.
Mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker (right) speaks during a March 14 mayoral forum at Gloria Casarez Elementary School in Kensington. The candidates have been invited to a Philadelphia school board mayoral forum focusing on education issues, scheduled for Tuesday night.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer