CHICAGO TO LAY OFF HUNDREDS OF TEACHERS

From CBS Chicago 

• 800 of teachers and staff  laid off 
• 100 positions at the central administration office
Staff affected
  • Non-tenured teachers, PATS (probationary appointed and temporarily assigned): 277
  • Tenured teachers rated Unsatisfactory/Satisfactory: 143
  • Paraprofessionals (teacher assistants): 110
  • Bus aides and other positions (part-time, seasonal): 133

• Chicago Public Schools said today that 663 employees at schools the district is closing,
• 49 elementary schools and one high school program, will close
• trying to close $1 billion budget gap for next year
• 100 positions at central office at 125 S. Clark St. and save up to $52 million in operations and administrative costs.
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