Grading the School Board, Q2
From Q1 to Q2, the focus of public school board discussion shifted toward governance. Board members also reduced their speaking time.
Maureen Kelleher
June Board Meeting Preview
At today's board meeting, Macquline King will make her first appearance as interim Superintendent/CEO of Chicago Public Schools.
Comings & Goings
Pedro Martinez takes leave of Chicago Public Schools, and the Chicago Education Alliance takes the stage.
Interim Supe Vote Today
The Chicago school board is scheduled to vote on an interim superintendent today. There are three finalists: Alfonso Carmona, Macquline King, and Nicole Milberg. Milberg could be the compromise candidate.
May Meeting Recap: Charters, Budgets, Lawyers
Last Thursday was a big night for charter schools and a long night for Chicago school board members.
Key Interim Supe Candidates; Board Meeting Preview
This morning, the Chicago Tribune reports that the school board is divided over whether the interim leader of the Chicago Public Schools should be chosen from current district leadership or come from City Hall. Both the Tribune and Chalkbeat Chicago previously reported that the board is interviewing five potential candidates
CPS Lowballs Budget Deficit
Last week, the Chicago Public Schools released school-level budgets that paint a rosier financial situation than warranted. Principals and LSCs have two weeks to finalize budgets, but may have to re-do them in July.