Court Blocks Chicago Mayor From Firing Chicago Public Schools CEO
28th December 2024
board voted unanimously to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez without cause.
Johnson’s entire board resigned unanimously in November when Johnson told them to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. Johnson sought to terminate Martinez because Martinez didn’t support Johnson’s push to take out a high-interest loan to cover CPS’ $300 million shortfall.
The Chicago Teachers’ Union (CTU) proposal includes annual raises of 10-12 percent after factoring in cost-of-living adjustments. And the union demands 13,000 new positions despite falling school enrollment.
Martinez filed suit on his removal from the CTU negotiations because his contact calls for 180 days extension if he is fired without cause.