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Pittsburgh school board defeats “Future Ready” resolution after hours of debate
Summary
After extended debate and public input on Nov. 25, 2025, the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education voted 3–6 against Resolution 17.01 — the "Future Ready" plan to adopt building closures and districtwide reconfigurations — after failed attempts to table and amend the measure.
The Pittsburgh Board of Public Education voted 3–6 on Nov. 25, 2025, to reject Resolution 17.01, the district’s "Future Ready" plan to authorize permanent closures of certain school buildings and adopt a broad reconfiguration of grade bands and magnet programs.
President Walker opened the legislative session and, before debate, moved to table the item, saying it "has become fairly apparent ... that there's still ... work to be done" and that the board needed to clarify "what we do support in this change initiative." That motion to table was seconded by Director Wilson but failed 4–5, returning the resolution to full consideration.
The ensuing discussion stretched for several hours as board members and student representatives raised concerns about process, community engagement and the plan’s evidence of academic benefit. Director…
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