How will CPS use the money from the federal education jobs bill? Are we going to divert that money to “programs,” or use it for its intended purpose?
CPS will use the money from the federal jobs bill only in ways that are consistent with the Department of Education guidance, including compensation and benefits and other expenses necessary to retain existing employees, to recall or rehire former employees, and to hire new employees, in order to provide early childhood, elementary, or secondary educational and related services. Although we don’t know when the money will be allocated, we are acting immediately to ensure a smooth start to school. We will focus first on returning average high school class size to normal levels and restoring some bilingual positions.
