CPS CEO Forrest Claypool is heading to Springfield today in search for mega dollars to repair the huge budget deficit facing the school district. Claypool has encouraged others to join him on the journey. Parents, administrators and others are certain to join Claypool. Of course the intent is to pressure legislators, of all persuasions, to help fix the financial mess.
The clock is running in terms of the end of the school year as well as the closing of the spring legislative session. Money is needed right now or individual schools will lose up to millions of dollars for the 2016-17 school year. This isn't a worst case scenario, a threat or warning. No, this is REAL.
Given the impasse that exists in Springfield, exclusive of CPS pressure, I'd be stunned if the cash strapped district got the type of help needed. Stay tuned.
Dick
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