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Chicago school board doesn’t fire CEO but does commit to no school closures until 2027
Embattled CPS CEO Pedro Martinez has been asked by Mayor Brandon Johnson to resign but has refused. During a tense meeting, the school board president said claims the district plans to close schools are not true.
Chicago Board of Education to vote on keeping all CPS schools open amid talks of ousting CEO Martinez
The Chicago Board of Education will meet Thursday night to vote on whether to keep all CPS schools open. The meeting comes amid talks of ousting the Chicago Public Schools CEO, Pedro Martinez. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teacher's Union have asked Martinez to resign amid contentious contract talks,
Voices for, against CPS CEO Pedro Martinez heard at Chicago Board of Ed meeting
At the meeting at Clemente Community Academy on Western Avenue, board members also approved a pledge not to close any schools until at least 2027. Darius Johnson reports.
CPS Board of Education holds first meeting since Mayor Johnson asked CEO Martinez to resign
On Thursday night, the Chicago Public School Board of Education held its first meeting since Mayor Brandon Johnson asked CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign.
Chicago Board of Education meets amid speculation over CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's future
The Chicago Board of Education will convene Thursday night to discuss local school councils and current developments within the district.
Board meeting showdown: Chicago Public Schools CEO can keep his job for now
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez will keep his job for now. The seven-member Chicago Board of Education did not vote on terminating his employment. THis comes after tremendous pressure campaigns both for and against him.
Measure to keep all CPS schools open heads for a vote at school board meeting
All eyes will be on the Chicago Board of Education when it meets Thursday night amid a push by the mayor and teachers union to dump Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez.
Chicago BOE to vote on resolution to keep all CPS schools open
Several city council members have said they'll attend the board meeting. Contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union are at the heart of the battle.
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As Chicago’s mayor tries to oust CPS’ Pedro Martinez, the CEO’s contract is a major hurdle
The Board of Education has had issues with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez for some time, WBEZ has learned, but are weighing a ...
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