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In a statement released Thursday, Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson said the board's decision departed from sound budgeting principles by relying on speculative revenue to balance the district's finances. #cps #budget #chicago

The nonpartisan government finance watchdog released three reports Wednesday examining the fiscal issues it says will shape CPS' financial future beyond this year's budget cycle. #cps #civicfederation #budget

Biggs currently represents the 6th Chicago Public Schools Board District, having been elected in November 2024 with nearly 45% of the vote in a three-way race. The district includes the South Loop, Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Washington Park, Woodlawn and Park Manor neighborhoods. #jessicabiggs #campaign

Chicago Public Schools ranks third in the nation in total number of National Board Certified Teachers, with nearly 3,000 educators holding the credential. #education #teachers #certified

Chicago Flips Red founder Zoe Leigh called for a forensic audit of Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Board of Education. #

Before the board voted, Chicago Public Schools Acting Chief Financial Officer Wally Stock said CPS ended fiscal year 2025 with a negative cash flow of $339 million, or $485 million worse than fiscal year 2024. #taxes #cps

CPS board members Jenni Custer, Carlos Rivas and Ellen Rosenfeld joined Hynes at the announcement, outlining the financial fallout for the district and its pension fund. #election #endrosement

The Board voted to pass Interim CEO Kenneth King’s $2025–26 budget, which the watchdog group described as “structurally imperfect” but prudent in avoiding classroom cuts, risky revenue assumptions, and short-term borrowing. #budget

The resolution prioritizes student health, fiscal responsibility, and equity—placing Chicago Public Schools (CPS) on a path to becoming a national leader in sustainable, healthy school infrastructure. #resolution

This series provides a grounded understanding of the District’s fiscal challenges, the limitations of available options, and the consequences of short-sighted or unsustainable decisions. #reports