Chicago Board of Education, Teachers Union reject contract fact finder report
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Both the Chicago school board and the city's teachers union have rejected a fact finder's recommendation to give teachers a double-digit raise.
The board voted 6-0 Wednesday to reject the recommendation, and about an hour later the Chicago Teachers Union's House of Delegates also unanimously rejected the report, citing classroom quality issues.
Despite the apparent impasse, Chicago Board of Education President David Vitale says he's optimistic that school district leaders and the teachers union can reach a deal.
"The Board and union want to provide a great education for our children," Vitale said. "Neither wants a strike."
The board and the teachers union now have 30 days in which to reach a deal before teachers would be able to strike.
FOX Chicago News asked CEO Jean-Claude Brizard what would happen to the tens of thousands of CPS students who depend on schools for lunch and a safe haven from violence, if teachers did strike.
"We have to take a look at all of that, because I have a large section of kids who do depend on our breakfast and lunch program," Brizard said. "So, all of these are things we are taking into consideration."
During the last strike, parents and volunteers created a network of safe havens for children.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:16:31 GMT
Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville is one of the hottest local breweries in the area, and is featured in the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild's Chicago Craft Beer Week 2013.
Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville is one of the hottest local breweries in the area, and is featured in the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild's Chicago Craft Beer Week 2013.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:11 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:11:33 GMT
The new normal begins Thursday for Chicago Public Schools following a fiery and painful public debate over school closings. The school board voted to close 49 CPS schools in June, and one next year.
The new normal begins Thursday for Chicago Public Schools following a fiery and painful public debate over school closings. The school board voted to close 49 CPS schools in June, and one next year.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:00:07 GMT
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:03:10 GMT
The Chicago Board of Education made its final decision Wednesday afternoon - to close 48 Chicago Public Schools in June, with one school delayed a year and to save five others.
The Chicago Board of Education made its final decision Wednesday afternoon - to close 48 Chicago Public Schools in June, with one school delayed a year and to save five others.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:45:07 GMT
Illinois public schools that teach sex education will have to include information about contraception and sexually transmitted diseases instead of a curriculum focused on abstinence.
Illinois public schools that teach sex education will have to include information about contraception and sexually transmitted diseases instead of a curriculum focused on abstinence.
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