With critical CPS budget vote looming, long-awaited memo drops on ways to fill CPS’ deficit
The memo comes as Mayor Brandon Johnson ramps up pressure on the school board to include in its amended budget a payment for ...
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Consultant lays out limited funding options for Chicago’s school board ahead of consequential vote
Baker Tilly issued a five-page memo to the partially-elected Chicago school board as it faces its first significant vote on ...
Chicago school board decision to rescue 5 Acero Charter Schools ‘will set a new precedent,’ members say
Some board members are concerned that vote to keep open five of seven schools in the Acero Charter network could signal a ...
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Chicago Board of Education considering budget amendment allowing CPS to take loan if needed
The proposed amendment posted online by the board states that CPS "can incur debt," if needed, to balance a budget. Otherwise, they'll face budget cuts. In a letter, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said ...
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Chicago school board to consider saving 4 of 7 Acero charter schools slated for closure
A resolution included on the board’s agenda for its Thursday meeting calls for CPS to provide financial help to Acero in order to keep the Casas, Fuentes, Tamayo, and Santiago campuses open next ...