Chicago Public Schools are facing the challenge of deciding which programs to prioritize as federal COVID funding diminishes. The district is relying on risky assumptions to fund new union contracts. Illinois lawmakers propose extending the moratorium on school closings until 2027.
Chicago Public Schools wants to keep its options open to potentially close buildings between 2025 and 2027, state rep said, via @beckyvevea @chalkbeatCHI https://t.co/iTz3V9CEUO
"Croke said district officials approached her about not extending the moratorium. 'They do have concerns about what their budget is going to look like and whether or not they’re going to start having conversations about some of the schools that they need to have consolidated.'" https://t.co/Gz9NlUksH1
NEW: Illinois lawmakers propose extending Chicago school closings moratorium until 2027 when fully-elected school board is sworn in. #twill @chalkbeat @chalkbeatCHI https://t.co/79Mv4E508h
No school closings in Chicago until 2027? Illinois lawmakers propose extending moratorium until fully-elected school board is sworn in. @chalkbeatCHI @Chalkbeat https://t.co/79Mv4E508h
From @CSTopinion: "Lawmakers in Springfield should back a proposed bill that would bar the district from making drastic changes that impact selective enrollment schools," writes the CST Editorial Board. "Until a fully elected board is in place in 2027." https://t.co/GkDMjQGd2l
Worth remembering now: To pay for new union contracts, Lightfoot and CPS relying on duct tape — and risky assumptions about the future. https://t.co/f5CQo6KN3H
Chicago Public Schools saw an influx of federal COVID money during the pandemic to support programs. But as this funding gets phased out, schools are exploring what programs to prioritize. Read more in @ChalkbeatCHI. https://t.co/KnWiQj9YFI