The Chicago Board of Education voted 11-7 to replace the administration’s proposed CPS budget with a CTU-backed alternative intended to restore targeted positions, but the plan depends on $150 million in state revenue that has not been committed.
Chicago Public Schools is weighing a $9.88 billion budget built around cuts, assumed city TIF revenue, five possible furlough days and a spending freeze.
Chicago Public Schools held two FY27 budget hearings July 20 and faces a July 30 Board vote, as CPS plans potential furlough days to close a gap.
CPS said all summer programming would be held indoors Monday–Wednesday during the June 29–July 1 heat warning. Cook County courthouse centers ran June 29–July 2.
CPS is taking public input on its FY2027 budget through July 13 as families and staff weigh staffing, support services, and school funding priorities.
Chicago Public Schools has opened its 2026-27 budget process with a $732.5 million deficit, raising early staffing and program pressure at schools citywide.
Chicago IL – CPS says May 1 is a regular instructional day with normal transportation and activities, plus limited civic-event options for some students.
Chicago IL – CPS says May 1 will remain a full school day districtwide, with any civic-engagement activity optional and school-by-school notices still expected.
