Penn and district officials pledged to take steps to make sure that Lea maintains its diversity. In school board documents, the goal for the Lea partnership includes “enhancing appreciation for racial, ethnic, economic, and other forms of diversity among students, teachers and staff.”
In the winter, she traveled to Philadelphia from her home in New York for a meeting with school and district officials, who canceled the meeting when Alexander-Minter told them she was bringing a lawyer and other representatives. She said the issues Alexander-Minter raises will be addressed as part of ongoing work to create a facilities master plan and to “provide welcoming and supportive schools and enriching and well-rounded school experiences.”remains displeased by the district’s cancellation but also still hopes to work with the district. She believes the catchment should be broadened to admit a more demographically representative student body.