Chicago Tribune

CPS and CTU start ‘fact-finding’ in an attempt to settle monthslong contract negotiations

After being unable to reach a deal on a teachers contract Tuesday, Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union met with a third-party law arbitrator Wednesday to commence fact-finding in an ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Board of Ed members cannot participate in CTU negotiations without Martinez approval, judge rules

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WBEZ

CPS budget plan hedges on city pension payment, but some board members are insisting it be paid

Chicago Public School leaders on Wednesday presented a budget proposal, wiping away a $734 million deficit by a combination of mechanisms: cuts to operations and central office, refinancing debt, ...
WBEZ

CPS must present a plan to close its deficit by Aug. 13: What are the options?

Since taking over in June, interim Chicago Public Schools CEO and Supt. Macquline King has been laser-focused on coming up with a plan to close the school district’s $734 million budget deficit. King ...