PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Kenney issued the following statement regarding the resignation of two members of the School Reform Commission. Commission Chair Marjorie Neff and Commissioner Feather Houstoun announced today that they will be stepping down on November 3, 2016, and October 14th, 2016, respectively.

“Chair Neff and Commissioner Houstoun have dutifully served the children and families of Philadelphia, and I truly appreciate their commitment to public education. Commissioner Houstoun’s financial acumen and Chair Neff’s educator eye were critical in helping to stabilize the District after recent challenging years.

“I am currently having conversations with potential candidates to succeed Chair Neff and will make an appointment in the coming weeks. I believe that any future Commissioner must be fiercely dedicated to making the SRC a highly-functioning governing body that strengthens our schools, and supports our students and educators.”