Chicago Public Schools, City Hall funding feud continues as budget amendment public hearings wrap up
The battle is heating up between Chicago Public Schools and City Hall over making a pension payment or finalizing new contracts with teachers and principals.
Public hearing on Chicago Public Schools proposed budget amendment happening Thursday
At the center of the hearing is a proposed budget of $139 million that was amended by Chicago Public Schools. The proposed budget falls $175 million short of financing pensions for non-teaching staff. It also may not be enough to cover the cost of a new teacher's contract, which is still being negotiated.
Chicago Public Schools budget amendment debate
Chicago Public Schools is considering taking out a loan to help with a major budget shortfall. Next week, the school board will vote to amend the budget so that the loan can be included.
Chicago’s school board debates high-stakes budget amendment ahead of vote
The Chicago Board of Education is poised to vote on an amendment to the district’s 2024-25 budget that accounts for $139 million in new revenue, but leaves ambiguity on how the money will be spent.
Public debate opens on proposed amended CPS budget — WGN Midday News
Thursday was the first of two public hearings set to discuss how Chicago Public Schools should balance its budget before the school board votes on an amended budget next week.
Public hearing underway on proposed amendment to CPS budget
At the center of the hearing is a proposed budget of $139 million that was amended by Chicago Public Schools. The proposed budget falls $175 million short of financing pensions for non-teaching staff.
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