CPS looks at layoffs
CHICAGO (WBBM) -- The Chicago Public Schools face the prospect of layoffs if the system has to trim $700 million from its budget.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports schools chief Ron Huberman briefed principals yesterday. He warned that class sizes would go from 30 to 37 and non-varsity sports could be eliminated.
He said thousands of teaching jobs could be at risk and there would be cuts in the number of assistant principals and clerks.
The warning came on the the same day Elgin-based School District U-46, the state's second-largest, outlined nearly 1,100 potential cuts, including 732 teaching positions. The suburban district faces a $44 million budget gap.
