The Commission on School Utilization, formed by CEO chief Ms. Byrd-Bennett, has come out with a few initial recommendations. The commission's most eye-popping point, two days ago, was that no CPS high schools be targeted for closure because of gang related issues. WOW! Gangs are indeed an issue so at least the commission considered something other than empty seats in a school.
Speaking of empty seats. This is still likely to be the major driving force for closing elementary schools commencing with the 2013-14 school year. Tensions are running high throughout many neighborhoods with regard to potential being on the chopping block.
By the way, the commission is not suppose to recommend which schools are to be closed; rather, its task is to determine the 'best method' for arriving at such a decision. Incidentally, the CPS brass doesn't have to follow the commission ideas. That seems unlikely since Byrd-Bennett set up the commission.
Not surprisingly, the commission has already gone on record as saying that 'turnaround' schools should not be considered for closure. That's not a shock. CPS is quite heavily vested in them and to close some would be tantamount to admitting some sort of failure.
Over the next few days I will have more to say about CPS school closings. Stay tuned.
Thanks,
Dick
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