PHILADELPHIA HOME RULE CHARTER
CHAPTER 2 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
§12-202. Eligibility for Board Membership.
Members of the Board of Education shall be registered
voters of the City. No person shall be eligible to be appointed or elected to
more than three full terms. Persons who are nominated or appointed to the Board
of Education should reflect the diversity of backgrounds, experience and
training that is representative of the City, including but not limited to: being
the parent(s) of a current or former public school student(s); having training
or experience in the areas of business, finance, education, public housing, or
community affairs; or, having any other such training or expertise relevant and
beneficial to the operations and management of the public school
system.