An Inquirer/Daily News examination of the charter showed it to be another corner of Dougherty's sphere of influence.

For instance:

• Daughter Erin Dougherty, 36, earns $115,000 as the school's CEO.

• George Fiocca III, 31, who handles development and directs the school's tutoring center, is a son of Dougherty's sister Maureen Fiocca. He is paid $59,265.

• Cecelia Dougherty, Dougherty's wife, served as a board member before stepping down from the unpaid post in July 2014.

• Michael Neill, director of Local 98's apprentice training program, was part of the school's founding group and is vice president of the charter's board.

• State Reps. William F. Keller (D., Phila.) and Michael J. Driscoll (D., Phila.), who have received support from Local 98, are on the charter board.