CPS chief Martinez seeks to disqualify law firm over alleged conflict of interest
Chicago Public Schools chief Pedro Martinez is alleging the firm representing the school board in an ongoing lawsuit has a ...
CPS school board members push for outside experts in budget showdown
Several Chicago school board members requested that outside experts opine on the school district’s budget woes at the first ...
Aldermen petition CPS CEO to make $175M pension payment, or risk unbalanced city budget
The funding feud between Chicago Public Schools and the mayor's office over a $175 million pension payment is heating up.
Chicago Public Schools holding public hearing on budget amendment
Thursday morning will be your first chance to share your thoughts on how Chicago Public Schools should balance its budget.
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Late-year CPS budget amendment up for consideration this week over pension payment
but CPS refinanced some debt this summer under Martinez’s direction. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez is advocating that the school board decide to not make the pension payment. In his newest argument ...
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CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on short list to lead school district covering Las Vegas
CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is among six candidates in the running to become the next superintendent of Clark County Public Schools in Nevada. The district, which ...
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CPS budget amendment targets CTU contract, disputed city pension payment
The amendment says CPS will pay for teacher raises still being negotiated and a controversial pension payment, but is vague ...
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 ...
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Chicago is kicking off the search for its next schools chief
Chicago’s school board is kicking off its search for the district’s next top leader — one of its most consequential decisions ...