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CPS, CTU prepare for fact-finding in contract negotiation April 16, 2012 By: Rebecca Harris CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union, which had previously been in mediation since early February, have appointed members of a three-person fact-finding panel – one of the final steps of a lengthy, legally required pre-strike process set out in Illinois law. Read More \| (26) Comments	Lawmakers question CPS on budget April 12, 2012 By: Rebecca Harris CEO Jean-Claude Brizard and Budget Director Ginger Ostro detailed the district’s budget woes before an Illinois General Assembly committee today at a hearing on the Illinois State Board of Education budget. Read More \| (3) Comments
CPS to roll out new teacher evaluations March 30, 2012 By: Rebecca Harris and Sarah Karp CPS officials called the unveiling of a new teacher evaluation system a “historic opportunity” and said they were surprised that Chicago Teachers Union leadership wouldn’t stand with them in support. Read More \| (13) Comments	In the News: CPS budget comes up short for a 3rd year March 29, 2012 By: Cassandra West The Chicago School board took several actions Wednesday during its monthly meeting, including agreeing to settle a CTU lawsuit over longer day compensation, announcing the resignation of Food Service Director Louise Esaian, limiting the contract of two charter operators, expanding report card pickup to better accommodate parents who work. Read More \| (7) Comments
In the News: CPS announces new ethics training March 20, 2012 By: Cassandra West In the wake of a gifts scandal inside the Chicago Public Schools food services department, official said Monday that employees who oversee vendor contracts will begin a new round of training to reaffirm the district's code of ethics, according the Tribune. Read More \| (5) Comments	For the Record: Teacher contract March 13, 2012 By: Rebecca Harris CPS is currently in mediation with the Chicago Teachers Union for teachers’ next contract, the first new contract in five years. The new contract could have broad implications for how schools are staffed and the district’s ability to fire teachers. Click here for an interactive timeline of key events in the negotiations so far. Catalyst Chicago will update the timeline with negotiations-related events as they happen. Read More \| (14) Comments
For the Record: Principal signing bonuses March 02, 2012 By: Rebecca Harris This story has been updated to include additional information about the number of candidates in the principal eligibility pool, the number of candidates CPS has hired from outside the district, the number of principals who are retiring, and the fact that this program is aimed at low-performing schools. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Friday that CPS will offer up to 50 out-of-town principals privately funded $25,000 signing bonuses for landing jobs in low-performing schools. Read More \| (36) Comments	Despite opposition, CPS moves ahead on closings, turnarounds February 22, 2012 By: Sarah Karp and Rebecca Harris Rejecting pleas from parents and grassroots activists not to move forward with school closings and turnarounds, School Board members unanimously approved actions that include a record 10 turnarounds in one year. Read More \| (20) Comments
For the Record: Teacher layoff and recall rights February 17, 2012 By: Rebecca Harris Today’s Illinois Supreme Court ruling likely has put to rest a nearly two-year legal battle between CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union over layoffs of tenured teachers. Read More \| (32) Comments

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