The superintendent of Philadelphia public schools gives an ultimatum . If the district does n't get $ 45 million by this summer , schools wo n't open on time . The district had to lay off one employees Friday due to a financial shortfall . Mayor Michael Nutter called it one of `` the most chilling '' statements he had ever heard a superintendent make , but he said stands `` shoulder to shoulder '' with Hite and will not allow schools to open with the staff that he can currently afford . Pennsylvania 's mayor call 's the ultimatum `` chilling '' ; he backs the superintendent .
The superintendent of Philadelphia public schools gives an ultimatum . If the district does n't get $ 45 million by this summer , schools wo n't open on time . The district had to lay off one employees Friday due to a financial shortfall . Pennsylvania 's mayor call 's the ultimatum `` chilling '' ; he backs the superintendent .