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“I will not agree to reduced instructional time for our children,” Martinez said. “We know — parents tell me, would I like more playtime? But if they’re below level in math and reading, what are you gonna do about it?”
CHICAGO – Cook County Judge Joel Chupak ruled that Chicago school board members must not meddle in contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union and that their actions have kneecapped Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez’s ability to do his job on behalf of students and taxpayers.
Martinez says Chicago school board members intimidated CPS staffers on Monday, saying, “We hold all the cards,” when they showed up during CTU contract talks. A judge issued a temporary restraining order against the board, saying the move caused irreparable harm to Martinez and his ability to bargain on behalf of CPS.
“The winner today is the kids who hopefully will have a better agreement and school system because the law will be honored and the CEO will be able to negotiate the agreement without interference,” Martinez’s attorney, William Quinlan, said after the court hearing.
FOX 32 ran into three board members outside of CTU headquarters on Monday. They said they were there to support CPS. Martinez says they hindered the process, choosing instead to caucus with CTU members and pressure CPS staffers to hurry up and come to an agreement. Read More Here At Fox 32
