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Wednesday September 9 2015 CPS Office of Communications

Phone 773-553-1620

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CPS CEO Claypool Announces Record First Day Attendance Smooth Start to School Year With Proactive Community Outreach Effort

CHICAGO ndash Chicago Public Schools today announced that a record 948 percent of Chicago students attended school on

the first day of class Two schools ndash Edison Park Elementary and Edgar Allen Poe Classical School ndash had perfect

attendance

ldquoI want to congratulate the students parents teachers and principals who helped kick off a strong promising start to the

school yearrdquo said Mayor Rahm Emanuel ldquoThis will help us keep up the momentum of rising test scores and graduation

rates and is a wonderful example for our youngest learners who are just beginning school in our newly expanded pre-k

programrdquo

ldquoStudents who are in class on the first day of school will learn more and perform betterrdquo said CPS CEO Forrest Claypool

ldquoWersquore grateful to the parents community partners and students who made an effort to get to school ready to learn on the

first dayrdquo

ldquoAfter traveling all over the city on the first day of school I could see the enthusiasm in our students and their parents for

starting this school year right and Irsquom encouraged that the first day got off to such a strong startrdquo said CPS Chief

Education Officer Janice K Jackson ldquoAt CPS wersquore all focused on accelerating our progress building on the gains

wersquove made in the past four yearsrdquo

Last year 937 percent of students attended on the first day of school

This year CPS embarked on one of its most proactive efforts ever to inform families that school was starting on Sept 8

The District worked in coordination with Chicagorsquos professional athletes and teams to raise awareness of the new school

year with videos on social media public service announcements robo calls yard signs and tweets (A list of participating

athletes can be found below) Digital media outreach in both English and Spanish resulted in more than 1 million

impressions and Chicagorsquos first day of school efforts were so strong that they were trending nationally on Twitter on the

first day of school

CPS normally focuses back-to-school efforts on students who will be attending a new school This year the district

expanded that universe to include students who missed the first day of school last year and who had more than nine

unexcused absences

Back To School Outreach highlights

5000 yard signs this year vs 3000 last year

CPS staff attended 95 community festivals this year vs 80 last year

CPS staff and volunteers made 100000 phone bank calls this year vs 40000 last year

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Office of Communications 42 West Madison Street Chicago IL 60602 (773) 553-1620 FAX (773) 553-1621

CPS staff community organizations and volunteers made 15000 home visits this year vs 8000 last year

CPS distributed 50000 door hangers this year vs 25000 last year

CPS distributed 40000 school supply bags distributed vs 30000 last year

Additional highlights of a smooth start to the school year

Principal vacancies There were fewer principal vacancies this year than any other time in the past five years

and every school had an actinginterim principal on the first day

Teacher vacancies There were fewer vacant teaching positions than any other year within the past five years

with the exception of the year that 50 schools were consolidated

Non-teacher vacancies There were fewer non-teacher vacancies than any point in the past five years

Safe Passage There were no major incidents along any Safe Passage route

IT All student records systems functioned as they were designed and CPS received no major calls with IT

problems

Athletes from Back To School Campaign

Martellus Bennett Chicago Bears

Kyle Hendricks Chicago Cubs

Trayce Thompson Chicago White Sox

Carlos Sanchez Chicago White Sox

Jamal Mayers Chicago Blackhawks

Cappie Pondexter Chicago Sky

Elena Delle Donne Chicago Sky

Harry Shipp Chicago Fire

Jeff Larentowicz Chicago Fire

Joakim Noah Chicago Bulls

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CPS Establishes New Food Spending Policy to Cut Waste After Internal Review Uncovers Unacceptable Spending

Strict Reforms Put In Place After Review Uncovers Nearly $15 Million in Central Office Food Spending

CHICAGO ndash Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool today announced that strict controls are being put

in place after a preliminary internal assessment uncovered nearly $15 million in food and beverage spending

from the Central Office last year alone The reforms are expected to save at least $500000 annually

ldquoOur responsibility is to make sure every possible dollar reaches the classroom and we will continue to find

ways to reducing spending in the Central Office to keep money in schoolsrdquo Claypool said ldquoIn our challenging

budget climate we canrsquot waste money on unacceptable and undocumented Central Office food expensesrdquo

A preliminary review found that the District spent $29 million in general education dollars on food from

outside vendors in Fiscal Year 2015 Nearly 45 percent of the total was for Central Office departments and

more than a third of the total could not be accounted for because of miscoding or a lack of information As a

result CPS is issuing new guidelines today to employees to ensure that food is purchased only in appropriate

circumstances that prioritize events for students and teachers such as professional development or student

activities

In the past there were no clear rules in place about food spending CPS is using industry best practices and a

strict approach to reduce spending These rules will apply to both general education dollars used on food as

well as grant-funded food spending Most importantly if the event does not involve students teachers

principals or parents District funds cannot be used for food and beverage

Central Office Staff Events

CPS funds cannot be used to purchase food or beverages for events that involve only Central Office

staff including department meetings

Education and Professional Development Related Events

If the event is four hours or less no food or beverage spending is allowed

If the event is four to six hours light refreshments are allowed up to $5 per attendee

If the event is longer than six hours food and beverage are allowed up to $10 per attendee

Student Events

Food should be coordinated through Nutrition Services

Food and beverage costs are allowed if 1) the event is longer than four hours or 2) it occurs during a

normal mealtime (ex 5 ndash 7 pm)


Office of Communications 125 South Clark Street Chicago IL 60603 (773) 553-1620 FAX (773) 553-1621

Food and beverage is allowed for up to $10 per attendee

Light refreshments are allowed for up to $5 per attendee

Parent Events

Food and beverage costs are allowed if the event occurs during a normal mealtime (ex 5 ndash 7 pm)


All Events

All refreshments food and beverage purchases must be approved by a manager in advance of the event

to be paid for by CPS

Documentation of attendees ndash such as a sign-in sheet ndash must be included with the invoice

A copy of the new policy is attached

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Monday September 21 2015 CPS Office of Communications

Phone 773-553-1620




CPS Forms Technical Advisory Committees to Support Development of New Dyett High School

Technology and Arts Committees Made Up of Industry Experts Will Provide Strategic Guidance on Key Aspects of the New Dyett

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today announced the formation of two Technical Advisory Committees (TAC)

composed of leaders from some of the citys top universities and cultural institutions to support the realization

of the Bronzeville communitys vision for the new Walter H Dyett High School CPS is bringing together

experts who will provide strategic recommendations to ensure the new Dyett High School meets the

communitys high expectations

We have a tremendous opportunity to develop a modern high-quality high school at Dyett and these industry

leaders will help us ensure that vision is realized said CPS CEO Forrest Claypool They bring a wealth of

experience and wisdom crucial to the development of this progressive school and technology center on the

south side

Launching the new Dyett High School and adjacent technology center will require a significant amount of high-

quality technical work and expertise from the arts and technology innovation sector By bringing together

industry experts CPS will ensure it has the proper curriculum resources and partnerships to ensure the new

Dyett will be a lasting positive force in the community

Students at the new Dyett High School will receive an education rich in the arts alongside a rigorous traditional

curriculum that fosters academic social and personal growth The Arts TAC will provide counsel on the

development of academic programs and curriculum analysis of the schools existing infrastructure to ensure

alignment with the schools arts academies and strategic recommendations on potential partnerships The Arts

TAC is composed of renowned artists and proven innovators in the field that are uniquely qualified to provide

guidance on the development of Dyett

In addition to the new Dyett neighborhood high school the renovated building will feature a technology

innovation and training center to leverage Chicagos rapidly growing technology sector The center will support

Dyett students as well as students from other schools and provide professional development and learning

opportunities for teachers principals parents and staff

The experts who have volunteered to provide strategic guidance for the groundbreaking technology center at

Dyett will play a critical role in developing a new pillar of the Bronzeville community said CPS Chief

Education Officer Janice Jackson It will be the first of its kind in the District and we are excited to work with

such accomplished individuals to assist us in developing this groundbreaking community resource

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The Innovation TAC will provide recommendations on in-school and after-school programming and training

assist with the development of the centers overall design and build-out and help the new school leadership

team identify partnerships with colleges nonprofits and businesses These collaborations will provide

important links between South Side students and the citys growing technology and innovation network

The following leaders have volunteered to serve on the Dyett Innovation TAC

Gerald Doyle Vice Provost at the Illinois Institute of Technology Gerald Doyle is the Vice Provost for Student Access Success and Diversity Initiatives at Illinois Institute of

Technology (IIT) Doyle has collaborated on the introduction of the IIT Exelon Summer Institute as a bridge

program for newly enrolled university students In Summer 2011 Doyle developed and launched with his

colleagues the IIT Boeing Scholars Academymdasha two-year free STEM initiative to build the pipeline of diverse

and underrepresented Chicago Public School students beginning in the 11th grade Doyles professional

experience includes teaching economics and mathematics in Tanzania and working for the University of Brunei

in Southeast Asia Within the US his admission experience includes positions at Emerson College the Tuck

School of Business at Dartmouth College Harvard University as a Resident Tutor and in the Office of

Admission at the University of Chicago

Jerrold Martin Vice Chancellor and CIO for City Colleges of Chicago Jerrold Martin is the Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer for City Colleges of Chicago Martin leads

City Colleges efforts to use information systems and technology to support teaching learning administrative

support and decision-making for the seven colleges and the District Office Martin previously served as the

Vice President-IT Energy Delivery for Exelon Business Services where he led the areas of customermarketing

operations asset management support services and real time operations Prior to joining ComEd in 1998 Mr

Martin held multiple IT senior management positions at Ameritech and Accenture

Nichole Pinkard Associate Professor at DePaul University and Founder of the Digital Youth Network Nichole Pinkard is an Associate Professor in the College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul University

in Chicago She is the founder of Digital Youth Network co-founder of Inquirium LLC and Remix Learning

home of iRemix a social learning platform that connects learning opportunities in school home and beyond In

collaboration with the Chicago Public Library Dr Pinkard helped found YOUmedia a public learning space

that immerses high school students in a context of traditional media to make and produce new media artifacts

like music games videos and virtual worlds Dr Pinkard is the recipient of a 2014 Northwestern Alumni

Award a 2010 Common Sense Media Award for Outstanding Commitment to Creativity and Youth and the

2004 the Jan Hawkins Award for Early Career Contributions to Humanistic Research and Scholarship in

Learning Technologies in addition to a NSF Early CAREER Fellowship and a grant from the John D and

Catherine T MacArthur Foundation for research on how digital media affects literacy

Howard Tullman CEO of 1871 Howard Tullman is the CEO of 1871 one of the largest technology incubators in the United States Tullman has

over 45 years of start-up management IPO and turn-around experience and an extensive operations

background in web development online services large-scale information assembly and delivery systems

database design and implementation and the development creation and production of all types and formats of

multimedia computer games and audiovideo digital content He has designed and developed GUI and natural

user interfaces interactive and immersive games and instruction systems and other electronic entertainments

training products and services as well as other information-based products and services in a variety of fields

including automotive insurance CRM employment real estate consumer goods and social media



The following leaders have volunteered to serve on the Dyett Arts TAC

Homer Bryant Artistic Director and Founder of Chicago Multicultural Dance Center Homer Hans Bryant is a former principal dancer with the world renowned Dance Theater of Harlem His

professional credits span from a command performance for the Royal Families of Norway and England to

Timbuktu with the Legendary Eartha Kitt and the motion picture The Wiz with Diana Ross and Michael

Jackson Homer was a former member of Prima Ballerina Maria Tallchiefs Chicago City Ballet Bryants

approach to teaching and changing lives has attracted many high profile students President and First Lady

Obamas children Michael Jordan Scottie Pippen and Linda Johnson Rice In 1990 Bryant founded the Bryant

Ballet on the citys North side In October of 1997 Mayor Daley issued a proclamation to officially change the

growing organizations name to the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center to reflect the diversity of the schools

students class offerings and the overall diversity of Chicago In the summer of 1998 he was the lead artist for

the first downtown dance site for the City of Chicagos Gallery 37 program currently named After Schools

Matters

Mary Ellen Caron CEO of After School Matters Mary Ellen Caron PhD is Chief Executive Officer at After School Matters Dr Caron is responsible for

managing a workforce of more than 500 people to ensure that Chicago teens have access to the high-quality

out-of-school opportunities that will prepare them for their futures Prior to After School Matters Dr Caron

served as commissioner of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services At the time of her

appointment in January 2009 the department was a consolidation of several of the Citys former human service

departments Dr Caron successfully managed the transition and worked to provide a continuum of support for

Chicagos vulnerable residents from birth through the senior years

Joan Collaso Professional Vocalist

Joan Collaso is an Emmy Award winner and international vocalist who blends the textures of jazz RampB blues

and gospel Collaso has performed at numerous jazz festivals around the world including the Chicago Jazz

Festival where she was named one of the top 5 ldquomust seerdquo performances in 2012 In addition to her solo work

Collaso has supported numerous artists including Stevie Wonder Alicia Keys Jennifer Hudson and Tim

McGraw In 2010 Collaso founded Timeless Gifts a Chicago-based mentoring and performance program for

young people in the arts

Ernest Dawkins Musician and Composer

Ernest Dawkins is one of the worlds premiere saxophonists and composers and an entrepreneur with years of

experience working with new media technologies to produce and promote the jazz community Dawkins was

named bdquoChicagoan of the Year twice by the Chicago Tribune most recently in 2001 He received a Meet the

Composers Round VII New Residencies grant in 2000 and has been awarded the State of Illinois Governors

Fellowship award twice In 2008 he received a Governors International Grant Dawkins established The

Englewood Jazz Festival now in its 16th

year and founded Live The Spirit Residency a not-for-profit arts

organization committed to improving access to creative and improvised music for under-served communities

within the city of Chicago Dawkins is an active member in the local arts community and Chairman of the

Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians

Theaster Gates Jr Director of Arts and Public Life at the University of Chicago

Theaster Gates Jr is an is an internationally acclaimed artist who deals with issues of urban planning and

revitalization of poor and underserved neighborhoods through combining urban planning and art practices In

his performances installations and urban interventions Gates transforms spaces institutions traditions and



perceptions When not making art for museums Gates is committed to the restoration of poor neighborhoods

converting abandoned buildings into cultural spaces that allow not only new cultural moments to happen in

unexpected places but raise the citys expectations of where place-making happens and why Gates has

received awards from the Joyce Foundation Driehaus Artadia and the Graham Foundation and was a Loeb

Fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2010-2011 In 2012 the Wall Street Journal recognized Gates

as Arts Innovator of the Year and he was honored as the Commissioned Artist of the New York Armory Show

and featured at Documenta (13) the international art festival in Kassel Germany Currently an exhibition of his

artwork Theaster Gates 13th

Ballad is featured at Chicagos Museum of Contemporary Art

Joan Gray President of Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago

Joan Gray first arrived at Muntu Dance Theatre in 1977 when she joined as a principal dancer and she has been

involved in a leadership role since 1986 Ms Gray also currently serves on the board of directors for the African

American Arts Alliance and is a past chair of the Chicago Dance Coalition She has served on numerous policy

and review panels for the National Endowment for the Arts the Illinois Arts Council and several state arts

agencies around the country Ms Gray is a recipient of the Sidney R Yates Award presented by the Illinois Arts

Alliance and the Paul Robeson Award presented by the African American Arts Alliance

Perri Irmer President and CEO of the DuSable Museum of African American History

Perri Irmer is an attorney and architect who currently serves as the President and CEO of the DuSable Museum

of African American History Irmer is a lifelong resident of the south side of Chicago and previously served as

the CEO of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority which operates US Cellular Field Irmer previously worked

for the Board of Education as the administrator for the District‟s capital improvement plan in addition to

serving in leadership roles with the Public Building Commission of Chicago and the Chicago Department of

Buildings Perri is a lifelong resident of the Hyde Park-Kenwood community and she is a graduate of Kenwood

Academy High School

Tenille Jackson President of The Intelligence Groupt Ltd As a business consultant and social strategist Tenille has worked on a variety of arts related projects in and

around the south side of chicago including the Dan Ryan Art Wall Project with Little Black Pearl The

Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour and most recently The Renaming of 31st Street Beach after Dr Margaret

T Burroughs Project Tenille also served as the Director of Enrollment for Chicago International Charter

School Longwood Campus and Office Manager for CICS Loomis Primary Academy where she was responsible

for family recruitment enrollment and engagement

Brenda (Malika ) Moore Professional Dancer and Choreographer

From the South side of Chicago to Senegal West Africa Brenda (Malika) Moore has fashioned a unique brand

of mystical magical dance in motion and considers herself a dance ambassador An electrifying performer

incomparable choreographer and master instructor Ms Moores extensive dance career has spanned across

cities states and continents Ms Moores captivating Caribbean mesmerizing modern enticing African and

sizzling fire dances have hypnotized hundreds and thrilled thousands Ms Moore was selected by a panel of

dance experts to participate as an Artist-in-Residence for the City of Chicago and served on the Dance Program

Advisory Panel for the Illinois Arts Council

Kemati Porter Interim Executive Director of the eta Creative Arts Foundation

Kemati Porter is the Interim Executive Director of the eta Creative Arts Foundation a non-profit organization

that provides training and performance opportunities for children and adults Porter previously worked as a

producing director at eta and has been affiliated with the foundation since 1976 Porter has contributed to the

ArtsLab at Chicago State University as a lecturer and board member and she serves on the Advisory

Committee for the Black Theatre Network



Mario Rossero Senior Vice President of Education at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Mario Rossero is the Vice President for Education at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Rossero

previously served as Chief of Core Curriculum for Chicago Public Schools He began his career as a visual art

teacher in both public and private settings and has a long history as an administrator in educational institutions

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Thursday September 24 2015 CPS Office of Communications

Phone 773-553-1620




CPS Announces Principal for New Dyett High School Principal Beulah McLoyd Will Serve as Dyettrsquos New Principal After Ushering in Years Of Progress at

Michele Clark High School in Austin

CHICAGO ndash Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today announced that Beulah McLoyd a distinguished principal

who has served as the principal at Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School has been appointed to

lead the new Walter H Dyett High School Because the new Dyett High School is opening next school year ndash

and accepting freshmen applications in October ndash CPS appointed McLoyd to oversee planning and preparation

at the school to ensure it is ready to provide a high-quality education to its students on day one

ldquoBeulah has all the qualities we‟re looking for in the Dyett principal ndash infectious energy enthusiasm for

learning and a real ability to inspire students and the communityrdquo said Chief Education Officer Janice K

Jackson ldquoBeulah will get Dyett off to a running start as we work to transform the school into a world-class

learning institution for the community and the city as a wholerdquo

McLoyd has served since 2010 as the principal of Michele Clark High School where she has overseen progress

in key areas including increases in attendance and freshmen on-track and graduation rates From 2006 to 2009

McLoyd served as an assistant principal at Gage Park High School where she developed professional

development plans for teachers and improved teacher retention rates by overhauling recruitment hiring on-

boarding and coaching systems Prior to serving as an assistant principal at Gage Park McLoyd was an English

teacher at the school from 2001 to 2006

ldquoAs a Bronzeville resident CPS parent and high school principal I understand the need for a high-quality

neighborhood option at Dyett and I am fully committed to ensuring this school is the world-class success that

the community deservesrdquo McLoyd said ldquoI look forward to develop a new neighborhood option with rigorous

instruction and an elite arts program that will honor the legacy of Walter H Dyett and prepare our students for a

bright futurerdquo

Earlier this month CPS announced a new open enrollment arts-focused neighborhood high school with a

technology lab and training center that will open next year at Dyett

ldquoBeulah is a product of Bronzeveille and she knows our community‟s unique strengths and challenges as well

as anyonerdquo said Bronzeville CAC Chairperson Angelique Harris ldquoI have no doubt that Beulah has the strong

educational background to succeed in this role and I‟m very happy she was chosen to lead our new schoolrdquo

Bronzeville CAC Vice Chairperson James Patrick added ldquoBeulah McLoyd is the best candidate to lead the new

Dyett High School She is an outstanding candidate with tremendous credentials who I know will work



collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure there will be a high-quality neighborhood school on the Dyett

campus We greatly appreciate CPS for involving us in the process and allowing us to help identify a proven

leader for our schoolrdquo

In conjunction with the appointment of McLoyd as the principal at Dyett High School CPS has named Charles

Anderson principal at Beidler Elementary the new interim principal at Michele Clark High School Anderson

will be replaced at Beidler by his assistant principal Ursula Hoskins who will serve as the school‟s interim

principal

ldquoIn Austin Beulah McLoyd has proven herself to be a highly effective leader and I think this new role is a

perfect fit for her and the communityrdquo said Austin CAC Chairperson Mildred Wiley ldquoBeulah is an engaging

team player who is committed to forging productive lasting bonds with students faculty and community

members which will allow her to effectively launch and lead a new high school for the Bronzeville

communityrdquo

While McLoyd was principal at Michele Clark High School the CPS Office of Inspector General (OIG)

determined that an employee at Michele Clark allegedly orchestrated a fraudulent purchasing and

reimbursement scheme The OIG investigated the matter and determined McLoyd improperly handled her

password however he did not conclude that she committed any intentional wrongdoing Cook County

authorities charged other employees with wrongdoing Two defendants pleaded guilty

CPS Chief Education Officer Janice Jackson praised McLoyd‟s handling of the investigation

ldquoBeulah McLoyd‟s integrity was scrutinized and independent investigators determined that she had no

knowledge of the schemerdquo Jackson said ldquoI know the inquiry was an important learning experience for Beulah

that has made her a stronger and wiser leader and that she has taken to heart the old saying bdquotrust but verify‟rdquo

On October 1 CPS will launch its high school application period for School Year 2016-2017 From October 1

to December 11 families will have the opportunity to apply for high school programs including the new arts-

focused neighborhood high school at Dyett While spaces at Dyett will automatically be available for all

residents living in Dyett‟s neighborhood boundary the school like all CPS neighborhood high schools will

also be open to applicants from other areas of the city as space permits

On Monday CPS announced that two Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) will support the development of

the new Dyett High School The Arts TAC and the Innovation TAC which are composed of leaders from some

of the city‟s top universities and cultural institutions will provide strategic expertise to McLoyd to help ensure

the school has the proper curriculum resources and partnerships to be a lasting positive force in the

community

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Friday September 25 2015 CPS Office of Communications

Phone 773-553-1620




CPS Adjusts School Budgets to Reflect Actual Enrollment for School Year 2015-16 CPS working with schools with changes in enrollment to ensure smooth operations for school community

Chicago Public Schools today took the next step in its school budgeting process providing principals with

adjusted school budgets to reflect their actual enrollment resulting in increased funding for schools that had

more students than projected and decreased funding for schools with fewer students than projected In the past

two years CPS has not reduced schoolsrsquo funding when their enrollment fell short of projections but this year

budgetary constraints mean that the district can no longer afford to hold those schools harmless

ldquoCPS students are making strong academic progress and we are committed to building on their achievementsrdquo

said CPS CEO Forrest Claypool ldquoWorking with our partners in Springfield on a comprehensive solution to our

budget challenges ndash that achieves pension equity and prioritizes education funding ndash is vital to continuing the

progress of our students teachers and principalsrdquo

Enrollment in district-run schools that receive SBB funds is 302834 An attached fact sheet details the districtrsquos

overall K-12 enrollment Because of the enrollment adjustments 240 district-run schools will gain $227

million in funding while 262 schools will see reductions of $360 million in funding

Just as in previous years teachers at district-run schools who are impacted by the funding adjustments will be

notified on the 20th

day of school Oct 5 Those teachers will be eligible to be rehired at schools with additional

positions because of increasing enrollment per CPSrsquo agreement with the union Principals can begin hiring

today

Many schools planned for their enrollment adjustments by leaving positions vacant and holding contingency

funds so the impact could be much smaller than the estimated 325 positions that would be closed if schools

made cuts entirely based on student-based budgeting adjustments

ldquoCPS continues to work with our principals and their network chiefs to prepare for these adjustments tracking

enrollment leading up to school and in the first two weeks of class so we believe principals are well-prepared

for their adjusted budgetsrdquo said Dr Janice K Jackson ldquoAs a former principal myself I know that our school

leaders are the best positioned to make smart decisions about scarce resources and making sure that they have

the most impact on our studentsrsquo learningrdquo

CPS is also releasing an additional $5 million in Title I funding directly to schools to support learning Schools

that are particularly challenged by the budget adjustment can work with their network chiefs to apply for the

Districtrsquos program support fund to make sure essential classroom services are provided



A detailed spreadsheet showing the school-by-school adjustments today ndash as well as adjustments made since

July 13 when preliminary budgets were released ndash will be available upon request

Background

Even with a challenging budget CPS is working to limit the impact on classrooms In the 2015-16

school year the per-student funding rate has been maintained meaning that the dollars that follow every

student will not be reduced from last year

Charter school enrollment ndash and funding ndash will be reconciled on the 20th

day of classes Oct 5

In February CPS began working with principals to accurately project enrollment

In July principals received preliminary budgets based on projected student enrollment

All student-based budget funds ndash including diverse learner position allocations and diverse learner

student-based funds in the All Means All pilot ndash have been adjusted to reflect actual student enrollment

as of the 10th day of instruction Title I and Supplemental General State Aid adjustments will be

finalized on the 20th

day but schools are receiving estimates of their adjustments today based on 10th

day enrollment

As in past years two days in October will be randomly selected for a final enrollment review for

district-run schools Some minor enrollment shifts are expected between the 10th day of instruction and

Octobers enrollment analysis Schools with an attendance increase of more than 10 students between the

10th day of instruction and the October enrollment analysis will receive additional SBB funds No

schools will lose SBB funding following Octobers enrollment analysis

Some schools could see additional funds restored For the first time funds are being frozen for some

District schools where students appear to be enrolled but have not attended any days of school or

received class schedules If these students begin attending the Districtrsquos SBB funding for those students

will be restored In the past there have been concerns that schools might artificially delay studentsrsquo

transfers until after 10th

day in order to continue receiving their funds

The Districtrsquos official enrollment count is taken on the 20th

day For schools that have budget

adjustments from student-based budgeting and Diverse Learners the 10th

day enrollment is used

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CPS Holding Public Hearings For Charter School Proposals Public Hearings Being Held To Receive Public Comment on Submitted Charter School Proposals

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will hold public hearings on Wednesday September 30 2015 to receive public

comments from students families educations and the general public regarding new charter school proposals

submitted under the 2014 new schools RFP CPS is required to review new school proposals on an annual basis

by state law

The hearings will take place at the Chicago Board of Education Chambers 42 West Madison Street to review

proposals submitted following parties

bull Perseid Academy

bull STARS Project Engineering

bull KIPP Chicago Charter School

bull New Life Academy

bull Noble Street Charter School

bull Connected Futures Academy

bull Youth Connection Charter Schools

The hearings will be held at the following times

400 pm to 530 pm for the following school proposals




Registration to speak at this hearing will occur between 330 pm and 430 pm


bull KIPP Charter School



Registration will occur between 500 pm and 600 pm

700 pm to 830 pm for the following school proposal





Speakers will have two minutes to speak and will be called in the order in which they have signed up The

hearings will conclude after the last person who has signed up to present testimony has spoken or at each

hearingrsquos designated end time whichever occurs first

The record will remain open for these comments until 12 pm Friday October 2nd 2015Anyone who would

like to provide written comments may submit them by email at newschoolapplicantscpsedu by fax at (773)

553-3225 or by calling (773) 553-1530

Copies of the applications can be reviewed online at httpcpsedu2014RFP

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CPS Proposing Minor Changes to High School

Rating Method After Vendor Error SQRP Steering Committee Recommends Adjustments

After ACT Provides Test That Was Previously Administered and Available Online

In order to maintain an accurate measure of school quality Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool and

Chief Education Office Janice K Jackson are proposing minor modifications to the School Quality Rating

Policy (SQRP) after high school students took tests that were available online and also sold to CPS and other

school districts in previous years As a result the Board of Education will consider a resolution to amend the

SQRP measures and weights used to calculate 2015 ratings

ldquoPrincipals teachers and students are working hard to show their progress ndash and hard work should pay offrdquo said

CPS Chief Education Officer Janice K Jackson ldquoBecause ACT provided old tests that tainted the testing

process we are proposing a minor adjustment that removes these scores while still maintaining a fair

assessment that our principals teachers students and parents can rely onrdquo

ACT Inc was supposed to provide the district with new tests for instructional purposes teacher and principal

evaluations and school ratings Instead ACT sold two old tests that had different form numbers As a result

CPS is withholding payment of $576000 for the assessments

CPS officials determined that EXPLORE and PLAN tests given to 9th

and 10th

grade students in the 2014-15

school year were old assessments after a teacher reported similarities between the 2015 test and other tests

available online No students or staff are accused of wrongdoing but students who practiced with the publicly

available test would have gained an unfair advantage

To provide families and educators with the most accurate and comprehensive assessments of schools while

CPS consulted with its SQRP Steering Committee ndash comprised of principals and other education leaders from

across the cityndash to determine the fairest way to rank schools while removing potentially inflated scores

Pending Board approval CPS plans minor adjustments to its rating policy for high schools aligned with its

commitment to providing families and educators with the most accurate and comprehensive assessments of

schools without penalizing students teachers and school leaders who practiced the exam with the publicly

available test

SQRP scores would have factored growth for all high school grades at 20 percent of the SQRP score with

growth of priority groups accounting for an additional 10 percent Instead the growth measured from the Spring

2014 PLAN tests taken by sophomores to when those same students took the ACT as 11th

graders will metrics

will be reduced to 10 percent and 5 percent respectively



Studentsrsquo EXPLORE and PLAN scores from 2014-15 would have been one of multiple measures used to

calculate this yearrsquos SQRP ratings for schools CPS is eliminating test results for growth from eighth to ninth

grade and from ninth to tenth grade but will still count growth from tenth to eleventh grade because the

eleventh grade ACT test was not compromised

The adjustments to the SQRP formula are as follows with the weighting distributed among other widely

accepted metrics for performance

Since the questionable tests only impact high school ratings elementary school weightings will remain the same

for the 2014-15 calculations As a result of these testing irregularities CPS will also propose changes in its

evaluations of high school principals and teachers

Principal evaluations will reflect the loss of reliable test data for these two grades Teachers whose evaluations

also typically incorporate test scores will be evaluated using classroom observations and one student

performance task Performance tasks are activity-based teacher-designed and teacher-graded assessments

intended to measure subject-specific growth over the course of the year

In 2014-15 as in years past ninth tenth and eleventh grade students took the EXPLORE PLAN and ACT

tests respectively These tests are collectively known as EPAS Last year eleventh graders took the ACT

without incident

Both EXPLORE and PLAN have been discontinued and CPS will no longer use their scores after this year In

the coming months CPS will review the SQRP modifications get feedback from principals and the SQRP

Steering Committee and propose next steps for the SQRP rating

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Tuesday September 29 2015 CPS Office of Communications

Phone 773-553-1620




Chicago Board of Education Approves Sale of Former Trumbull School Site for $525 Million Former School Site Will Be Redeveloped to Incorporate

Residential Housing and a Community Theater

The Chicago Board of Education today approved an agreement to sell the former Trumbull Elementary School

site to Svigos Asset Management for $525 million The sale of Trumbull represents the highest dollar value

CPS has received for a site involved in the 2013 School Actions and will require the property to be redeveloped

to include residential housing and a community theater

ldquoThe sale of Trumbull is another positive step in our deliberate process to repurpose all of our unused properties

and redirect their proceeds to the classroomrdquo said CPS CEO Forrest Claypool ldquoThe sale of Trumbull shows

that when communities rally around a vision and the private and public sector work together we can repurpose

facilities revitalize neighborhoods and bring much-needed additional revenue to the Districtrdquo

Following a comprehensive community engagement process led by 40th

Ward Alderman Patrick OConnors

office to determine the preferred uses CPS issued a bid solicitation in July for the former Trumbull site which

is located at 5200 N Ashland Ave The bid submitted by Svigos exceeds the appraised value of $41-$47

million The bid approved today meets the communityrsquos usage preference by requiring the property to be

redeveloped to include a maximum of 49 residential units and a Chicago-based theater that provides

performances and educational programs The agreement also requires the purchaser to seek landmark

designation from the Cityrsquos Commission on Chicago Landmarks

ldquoWe are happy that we can bring a popular theater group and quality new housing to the neighborhood with the

proposed sale of Trumbullrdquo said Alderman OrsquoConnor ldquoWe look forward to a finalized deal between Svigos

and Timeline Theatre Company and subsequently to having additional live theater options in the

neighborhoodrdquo

CPS is engaged in a multi-phase strategy outlined by the Mayoral Advisory Committee for School Repurposing

and Community Development to repurpose former school sites in ways that will meet the needs of each

surrounding community and enrich neighborhoods for years to come Since the beginning of the process CPS

has repurposed or sold 10 former school sites Four former school sites were immediately repurposed to meet

the programmatic needs of the city and CPS has reached agreements to sell six other former school sites

including the sale authorized today



A crucial component of the repurposing process is community engagement and input The District continues to

work with Aldermanic offices throughout the city as part of this process and community meetings were held

yesterday regarding the potential repurposing of the former Earle Buckingham and Burnham school sites The

District is committed to repurposing all of its unused properties and once preferred uses are determined by the

community the District will bring bid solicitations to the market

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Phone 773-553-1620




Brooks College Prep High School to Add Academic Center in SY 16-17

Selective Enrollment School will Expand to Serve 7th and 8th Grades Providing a Continuum for Learning on the Far South Side of the City

The Chicago Board of Education approved a proposal today to expand Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory

High School to serve 7th

and 8th

grade students in an accelerated program beginning in School Year 2016-2017

(SY 16-17) The Academic Center at Brooks will provide students from across the city with access to rigorous

high school preparatory programming while guaranteeing them a spot in one of the cityrsquos top high schools

ldquoBrooks College Prep is one of several CPS schools that rank among the statersquos best and by expanding access

to one of our top schools we are increasing opportunities for our students to attain a world class educationrdquo

said Mayor Rahm Emanuel ldquoThis expansion will provide families on the far south side of the city increased

options for their children and delivers on our promise of providing access to high-quality education options for

students and families in every area of the cityrdquo

The program will phase in grade levels at the academic center over a two-year period Preliminary plans include

adding 7th

grade programming for approximately 50 students in the fall of 2016 and adding 8th

grade students

the following year with an expectation of serving at least 100 total students a year beginning in SY 17-18 CPS

has identified $1 million in classroom investments need to be made including capital and staffing costs before

the academic center would open next fall

ldquoThe expansion at Brooks will create a new high-quality option on the far south side while establishing a

continuum for accelerated academic programs at the schoolrdquo said CPS CEO Forrest Claypool ldquoThe expansion

of academic centers to Brooks will provide elementary students with another high quality option that will

prepare them for success in college career and life

The Districtrsquos academic centers provide accelerated programming and curriculum which is designed to allow

highly-motivated students an opportunity to complete the elementary curriculum early taking high school

courses while still in the 7th and 8th grades

ldquoOver the past few years our work to strengthen the Pullman-Roseland communities has paid off with new

residents home jobs parks and amenities achieving the renewal we have soughtrdquo said 9th

Ward Alderman

Anthony Beale ldquoThe expansion of Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory High School adds to wealth of

resources that are rendering our communities once again neighborhoods of choicerdquo



Brooks is one of eleven selective enrollment high schools in the District In 2015 US News and World Report

ranked Brooks as the 16th

best high school in the state

ldquoThis expansion will allow Brooks to grow to its full potentialrdquo said Brooks principal DrsquoAndre Weaver ldquoOur

students are already graduating and going on to pursue bright futures which is why we are grateful for this

investment that will now prepare 7th and 8th graders for the rigors of a college preparatory high school

environment so that they too can graduate college ready and college boundrdquo

The application process for the Academic Center at Brooks will begin in fall 2016 and will follow the same

eligibility criteria as all other academic centers in the District with enrollment open to students across the city

Upon admission to an academic center students are accepted at the school until they graduate and do not need

to reapply to the same school for a 9th grade seat

The Board also approved the closure of the Academic Center at Harlan High Schoolmdashthe cityrsquos lowest

performing academic center with the lowest number of annual applicants In SY 15-16 only one 7th

grade

student enrolled in the Academic Center at Harlan and only 17 students total are enrolled in the program this

year Despite recruitment efforts by CPS including door-to-door outreach and engagement with elementary

school counselors interest in the program is very low and represents a clear outlier among the cityrsquos academic

centers By establishing an academic center at Brooks which is one of the cityrsquos most desirable high schools

and closing the Academic Center at Harlan the District intends to create more highly sought-after academic

center seats in the District

Overall there is still strong interest by families across the city in Academic Centers as these programs grant

qualifying students a guaranteed slot in a selective enrollment high school Last year 2145 students applied for

only 800 seats available in academic center programs at the 7th

grade level However due to low interest in the

program at Harlan the District only enrolled approximately 750 7th

graders this year By transitioning to a new

program at Brooks the District expects to better meet the needs of the community by filling a larger number of

its available seats

In SY 16-17 Academic Centers will be housed in seven of the cityrsquos high schools Kenwood Academy Lane

Tech High School Lindblom Math and Science Academy Morgan Park High School Taft High School

Whitney Young Magnet High School and Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory High School

Chicago Public Schools serves 396000 students in 660 schools It is the nationrsquos third-largest school district

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Phone 773-553-1620




CPS Committed to Meeting Needs of Diverse Learners Announces Month-long Appeal Process for Diverse Learner Funding

Leadership Urges Principals Parents and Community Members to Share Any Specific Concerns About Specific Studentsrsquo Needs

Chicago ndash CPS announced today at the monthly Board meeting that the district will be conducting a month-long

process to review schoolsrsquo diverse learner funding for students with Individualized Education Program (IEPs)

IEPs are written plan for every child with a disability that are developed reviewed and revised in a meeting in

accordance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act regulations

ldquoDelivering services to Chicago diverse learners is a critical part of CPSrsquo mission to ensure all of our students

have the tools and resources they need to be successful in schoolrdquo said CPS CEO Forrest Claypool ldquoWe will

work with principals at all our schools to make sure that all issues have been resolved and that every principal

has an opportunity to go through the appeals process if they wishrdquo

CPS initially provided schools with budgets in mid-July using enrollment projections to calculate funding

After those preliminary school budgets were released in July CPS worked with principals who had concerns

about Diverse Learner funding and conducted an extensive review process including one-on-one meetings and

consultations to provide scheduling guidance As a result of that review CPS allocated an additional 21 special

education teachers and 61 paraprofessionals to schools to meet student needs

At the next phase of the school budget process CPS provided schools with their final budgets on Friday Sept

25 in order to comply with state-mandated timelines for staffing changes The Sept 25 budgets used actual

enrollment as a basis for funding and included adjustments in Diverse Learner funding that were based on

diverse learner enrollment and required minutes in each childrsquos IEP Because of budget constraints for the first

time this year CPS can no longer hold schools harmless when enrollment falls below projections

Just as CPS did after the preliminary budgets were released CPS will review the staffing allocations for Diverse

Learners in an appeals process that ends Nov 2 While that review is happening there will be no changes to

diverse learner staffing

At todayrsquos board meeting CPS leadership also invited any parent principal or community member with

concerns about whether studentsrsquo IEPs are being met to contact the District at 773-553-1800 with specific

information about their concerns



To appeal these decisions principals will work through a process called the Supplemental Services Review

They have until Nov 2 to submit appeals for Diverse Learner allocations CPS will work closely with principals

as they work through the appeal process

The process for Diverse Learning funding is new this year due to budgetary constraints that dictate that the

district can no longer afford to hold schools harmless when diverse learner enrollment falls below projections as

is the case this year with the general education population

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Thursday October 1 2015 CPS Office of Communications

Phone 773-553-1620




CPS Seeks Community Input on Draft Guidelines for School Actions

Draft criteria uphold 5-year moratorium on facility closures due to academics or underutilization

CHICAGO - As part of an annual state-mandated process Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today released a draft

of the Districtrsquos annual guidelines for taking school actions including co-locations or re-assigning boundary

changes to expand access to a high-quality education for all students Over the next three weeks CPS will seek

feedback from the community on how to incorporate suggestions to better tailor the guidelines to meet schoolsrsquo

needs

These criteria are consistent with a commitment made by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CPS in fall of 2013 to

prohibit facility closures due to academics or underutilization

ldquoWe hope that these draft guidelines spur communities that are interested in modifications to provide CPS with

feedback that can be incorporated in the final guidelinesrdquo said CPS CEO Forrest Claypool

ldquoSchool communities have different needs and priorities and we will listen to the ideas of our LSCs principals

and parents in the coming weeks These guidelines also reaffirm our commitment that we will not close any

facilities because of academics or underutilizationrdquo

The guidelines address the criteria for school co-locations and boundary changes As in previous years the draft

language on co-locations includes requirements about efficient utilization of space and being able to support

academic programming of both schools Also as in previous years the language addressing boundary changes

includes requirements about overcrowding and space utilization The draft guidelines do not include language

that would enable action to be taken to close school facilities for underutilization or academic reasons

State law requires the CPS CEO to publish draft guidelines by October 1 and host a 21-day community

feedback process During this process CPS will seek and incorporate community feedback from key

stakeholders including parents Local School Councils Community Action Councils and other community

groups using multiple modes of communication to engage communities throughout Chicago

After the feedback period ends CPS will review and incorporate suggestions from stakeholders as needed If

there are significant changes to the draft guidelines CPS will release an updated draft and begin another 21-day

period to solicit additional feedback before releasing final guidelines on or before Dec 1

The Draft Guidelines are available on wwwcpseduguidelines Public comments on the Draft Guidelines may

be submitted online via e-mail (CEOGuidelinescpsedu) and web-survey at wwwcpseduguidelines US

mail is also an acceptable means of providing feedback The mailing address is Attn CEOrsquos Office re Draft



Guidelines co Patrick Payne 42 W Madison Street 3rd Floor Chicago IL 60602 The public comment period

closes at 5 pm on October 22

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Friday October 2 2015 CPS Office of Communications

Phone 773-553-1620




CPS Students Made Landmark Gains In 2014-15 School Year Improved growth on ACT scores freshmen-on-track rates and graduation rates CPS also revises graduation rate calculation to ensure transparency in growth

CHICAGO - Mayor Rahm Emanuel Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Forrest Claypool and Chief Education Officer

Dr Janice K Jackson announced that Chicago Public Schools students are continuing to build on their academic gains

with growth on the ACT rate freshmen-on-track rate and graduation rates marking the highest measures for CPS student

achievement on record

Among Chicago studentsrsquo accomplishments

Average ACT score 182 (highest measure on record)

Freshmen-on-track to graduate 841 percent (highest measure on record)

5-Year cohort graduation rate 699 percent (highest measure on record)

ldquoToday in the City of Chicago we have adopted a pre-K through college approach to the education of every child in every

neighborhood and these across the board gains on everything from our graduation rates to our ACT scores prove that our

students are continuing to make real progressrdquo said Mayor Rahm Emanuel ldquoThis progress is a testament to the work of

our principals teachers parents and community leaders who all play a role in the education of our students But we will

not rest on these gains We will build on them to ensure that every Chicago child has the high quality education they need

for the prosperous future they deserverdquo

As part of todayrsquos announcement CPS is also strengthening its internal controls for calculating the graduation rate CPS

recalculated last yearrsquos rate to be 663 percent after questions were raised about how some schools categorized transfer

students A fact sheet fully detailing the change is attached

ldquoWe want the people of Chicago to have absolute confidence in their childrsquos schools and the ability of our schools to

provide students with the tools they need to be successful in the classroomrdquo said CPS CEO Forrest Claypool ldquoThere is no

question that CPSrsquo graduation rate is on the rise thanks to the hard work of our students parents teachers and principals ndash

and we will remain focused on making sure every child receives a quality educationrdquo

The District will continue to build on this progress with investments in early education funds and other programs that keep

students in the classroom so that they can receive the instruction necessary to prepare for high school graduation and

success in life Since Mayor Emanuel took office in 2011 the City has established a full school day and full school year a

full day of kindergarten for every student in Chicago and is increasing access to 4-year old pre-k programs for low-income

families

In recent years and with the support of Mayor Emanuel CPS has made investments in key programs that are proven to

help prepare students for high school graduation and the rigors of 21st century college coursework By placing a focus on

the expansion of demanding rigorous coursework through IB STEM AP and dual-credit programs the District has

elevated expectations in order to better prepare students for the ACT and other college readiness benchmarks



ldquoAs educators our primary goal is providing every one of our students with the tools they need to graduate ready for a

bright futurerdquo said Chief Education Officer Jackson ldquoOur students are making major strides and not only do I

congratulate them students on their achievement I also encourage our staff to continue effectively supporting our students

so that this positive trend will growrdquo

ACT Scores

This yearrsquos ACT results for graduating seniors mark an encouraging five-year trend of ACT improvement across

CPS schools with an increase of scale of 09 scale score points since 2010

This yearrsquos 182 composite score also represents an increase of 2 scale score points over last yearrsquos composite

score of 180 and demonstrates that students are outpacing the state in the core subjects of mathematics and

reading

In addition to demonstrating growth in all tested subjects CPS students made gains in all college-readiness

benchmarks as determined by ACT while statewide achievement rates remained flat

Freshmen on-Track

In 2008 the District began tracking the freshman on-track rate developed by the University of Chicago

According to the Consortium on Chicago School Research (CCSR) freshmen who are on-track are three and a

half times more likely to graduate from high school in four years than students who are off-track The

measurement looks at course grades and credits in the first year of high school and students are considered on-

track at the end of their freshman year if they accumulated at least five course credits and failed no more than one

semester course in a core subject during the school year

The freshmen on-track metric allows teachers and schools to support students during the critical transition year of

9th grade With the supports of the on-track metric more students than ever before are staying in school as

schools are now able to identify issues early on so that students are able to get on-track and stay on-track

Please see the attachment for an additional note about the freshmen-on-track rate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate announced today measures the percentage of students who entered ninth grade in fall 2010

and graduated by the end of summer 2015 and it demonstrates a clear upward trend in both the number of

graduates and the percentage of students who graduate

Additional information about the revised graduation rate is available in the attachment

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9915 CPS CEO Claypool Announces Record First Day Attendance

91615 CPS Establishes New Food Spending Policy

92115 CPS Forms Technical Advisory Committees to Support Development of New Dyett High School

092415 CPS Announces Principal for New Dyett High School

92515 CPS Adjust School Budgets to Reflect Actual Enrollment

92515 CPS Holding Public Hearings For Charter School Proposals

92515 SQRP CPS Proposing Minor Changes to High School Rating Method After Vendor Error

92915 Board Approves Trumbull Sale

92915 Brooks College Prep High School to Add Academic Center in SY 16-17

92915 CPS Committed to Meeting Needs of Diverse Learners_ Announces Month-long Appeal Process for Diverse Learner Funding

10115 CPS Seeks Community Input on Draft Guidelines for School Actions

100215 CPS Students Made Landmark Gains in 2014-2015 School Year

Chicago Public Schools - Press Release of 2


CPS staff community organizations and volunteers made 15000 home visits this year vs 8000 last year

CPS distributed 50000 door hangers this year vs 25000 last year

CPS distributed 40000 school supply bags distributed vs 30000 last year

Additional highlights of a smooth start to the school year

Principal vacancies There were fewer principal vacancies this year than any other time in the past five years

and every school had an actinginterim principal on the first day

Teacher vacancies There were fewer vacant teaching positions than any other year within the past five years

with the exception of the year that 50 schools were consolidated

Non-teacher vacancies There were fewer non-teacher vacancies than any point in the past five years

Safe Passage There were no major incidents along any Safe Passage route

IT All student records systems functioned as they were designed and CPS received no major calls with IT

problems

Athletes from Back To School Campaign

Martellus Bennett Chicago Bears

Kyle Hendricks Chicago Cubs

Trayce Thompson Chicago White Sox

Carlos Sanchez Chicago White Sox

Jamal Mayers Chicago Blackhawks

Cappie Pondexter Chicago Sky

Elena Delle Donne Chicago Sky

Harry Shipp Chicago Fire

Jeff Larentowicz Chicago Fire

Joakim Noah Chicago Bulls

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