IMPORTANT! CPS Facilities Roundtables

[Marcus Flenaugh]

CPS Facilities roundtables have launched at various locations throughout the city. Every five years, CPS creates an Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP). This plan guides CPS’ efforts to update, improve, and modernize the environments where our students learn. In order to create the best plan possible, we need our voice to be heard LOUD AND CLEAR!!  It is important that you take a moment to provide your input on this process. 

In 2013, Chicago closed 50 Schools in the largest mass closure of public schools in U.S.History. These closings displaced 17,000 students and forced them to find community somewhere else, many of which transferred out of CPS. Many of these buildings still sit vacant across our communities. We need to work strategically to ensure we create a plan to make sure our children and schools are supported. 

From December 2023 through February 2024, CPS is hosting 16 neighborhood-specific roundtable discussions across the city regarding our school facilities (also listed below). As part of these discussions, families and staff will be able to collaborate and share their thoughts on how the District should prioritize repairs, construction projects, and overall investments in our school buildings. 

There are multiple ways for you to provide your input. 

1. You can view the schedule and register here for the roundtable discussion in your community. Use this map to find the meeting that will be held in your community. Roundtables for the Far South Side Communities are Greater Calumet Planning Area at John L. Marsh Elementary School - 9822 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 January 30, 2024, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Far Southwest Side Planning Area at Morgan Park High School - 1744 W Pryor Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 February 1, 2024, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
2. If you cannot attend in person at the above meetings, attend virtually.  Register here
3. Complete the CPS Survey (ends December 22nd)- Open to families, staff, community members, and students in grades 6–12, this survey is designed to give all a chance to share the details of their CPS experience. This includes honest feedback on where the District is succeeding, where they need to improve, and what priorities should be moving forward. All survey responses are anonymous and takes about 7-10 minutes to complete

For More details or to view the full five year plan details, visit Community Engagement (cps.edu)

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