Public hearing on Chicago Public Schools proposed budget amendment happening Thursday
A public hearing is set for Thursday for residents to voice how Chicago Public Schools should balance its budget. The hearing comes before the school board votes on an amended budget next week. Heading into the first of two hearings this week,
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
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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 before the school board votes on an amended budget next week. At the center of the situation is a $139 million proposed budget amendment by CPS.
CPS holding public hearing on budget amendment
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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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