Chicago Public Schools Faces Staffing Cuts Amid $400M Budget Shortfall

New funding formula aims for equity but leaves at least 150 schools with fewer staff positions next year.

CPS will maintain or increase overall funding to schools despite a significant deficit.
The district plans to cover the shortfall by reducing central office and vendor costs.
Parents and teachers express concerns over larger class sizes and loss of specialized programs.
The new budget formula redistributes resources based on need, benefiting some schools while disadvantaging others.
Federal COVID-19 relief funds are expiring, adding to the financial strain on the district.