CHICAGO (WLS) — A report by an independent auditor has been made public during contract discussions between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools.
The Chicago Teachers Union has decided to not accept a fact-finding report that they consider to be unusual. They will resume talks with Chicago Public Schools and are planning to involve more participants in the negotiations.
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The CTU said the report only included recommendations for two of the 15 issues it submitted.
Surprisingly, the union found that the report supported some of their requests, such as higher salaries for experienced teachers, an increase in the number of school librarians, and the hiring of additional family engagement coordinators.
So far, there’s been no word of a strike now that the CTU has rejected the fact-finding report, but the union says it’s preparing to expand the bargaining table to include parents and other community members by hosting townhalls.
Chicago Public Schools has not said yet if the district is accepting the report, but in a statement, CPS writes, “Chicago Public Schools (CPS) respects the thorough and objective analysis of the neutral factfinder, and is carefully reviewing all of the recommendations, including the financial, operational and educational implications, to determine the most effective course of action for advancing negotiations.”
The CTU said it’s ready to be back at the bargaining table Thursday while CPS said the district hopes the report helps both sides reach an agreement.
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