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- Cook County
- 12/20/24
- 12/20/2024
- 205 Minutes
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Overview: At the December 20, 2024, meeting of the Chicago School Board, Sean B. Harden was unanimously elected as the new board president, while discussions centered on potential school closures, Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) leadership under CEO Pedro Martinez, and infrastructure issues. Various stakeholders voiced their concerns, highlighting the urgency of addressing these matters.
- IL
- Cook County
- 12/12/24
- 12/12/2024
- 301 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Chicago School Board meeting, discussions revolved around the impending closure of seven schools within the Ascend charter school network and the ongoing contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). The board explored potential responses to the charter closures, while union representatives highlighted the urgency of finalizing a new contract, emphasizing its implications for educational quality and staff welfare.
- IL
- Cook County
- 12/4/24
- 12/04/2024
- 561 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Chicago School Board meeting, the discussion was dominated by concerns over proposed school closures, particularly affecting the Acero network, and ongoing contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Parents, educators, and community members voiced strong opposition to the closures, stressing the emotional and educational implications for thousands of students, while union representatives urged swift action on contract negotiations to prevent further impact on the district’s educational objectives.
- IL
- Cook County
- 11/13/24
- 11/13/2024
- 59 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Chicago Special Education Advisory Committee meeting centered on the approval of a new contract for special education support staff, discussed transition challenges for students with disabilities, and gathered feedback on existing services and resources.
