Former CPS chief Paul Vallas argues Chicago can solve its budget crisis by ending school subsidies, demanding pension parity, ...

CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) say they’re close to a contract deal, but are still working out the final details. It was another late night of ...

CHICAGO — The Chicago Teachers Union and CPS are back at the bargaining table, hoping to reach a deal. CTU and CPS are $9 million and 10 minutes apart. That is 10 minutes of planning time and $9 ...

CTU, CPS views on large fund balance key in contract talks The $1.1 billion fund balance is a massive improvement from negative balances almost a decade ago.

Martin Malin, the fact-finder, will review the reports submitted by CPS and CTU, and issue recommendations, which are non-binding. Both parties can accept or reject the recommendations.

CPS eventually agreed to give veteran teachers more regular pay increases. The CTU also won an increase of 50 more sustainable community schools, up from 20.

The CTU’s full contract offer would carry first-year costs of $125 million, according to Goodchild. The CPS proposal is not far off, closer to $120 million.

He said CPS’ offer to restore those positions that were lost by the end of 2028 is “unacceptable.” “It’s a record low,” Potter said.

CPS respects CTU's process of bringing a comprehensive package to its big bargaining team for approval, after which they will present the package to the House of Delegates in the near future.

The amendment says CPS will pay for teacher raises still being negotiated and a controversial pension payment, but is vague on how: through a loan or other means. A vote is planned for March 20.

“The CTU has proposals that would address all of these problems that would come at zero cost to the school district, and CPS has refused to consider them for almost 10 months now,” Thad ...

CTU, CPS views on school district's large fund balance key in contract talks CPS’ $1.1 billion fund balance is a major improvement from negative balances almost a decade ago.