In the aftermath of filth conditions in many CPS schools, revealed by the Chicago Sun-Times, CPS has undertaken moves not only to start addressing the cleanliness issue of the schools but, at the same time by doing so, has averted a strike by the district's janitors.
Just two days before the janitors were to strike the brass at CPS has agreed to hire an additional 200 janitors at a cost of $7 million to address the problems. In fact, at least 100 of the newly hired personnel will stay on the job once this clean-up has been completed.
The fact that many buildings were not properly taken care of is but one of many issues that has to be solved. The work of the Sodexco Magic and Aramark, which together were paid nearly $90 million in the 2016-17 school year, has been a major concern in terms of their performance. Going forward, making sure that CPS gets the proper proverbial 'bang for the buck' will be critical.
The students, staff, parents and other school personnel deserve a clean and safe environment. Anything less isn't acceptable.
Time to clean up their act as well as the buildings!
Dick
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