Number of half-empty Chicago public schools doubles, yet lawmakers want to extend school closing moratorium – Wirepoints
A set of state lawmakers want to extend CPS’ current school closing moratorium to February 1, 2027 – the same year CPS is set to transition to a fully-elected school board. That means schools like Manley High School, with capacity for more than 1,000 students but enrollment of just 78, can’t be closed for anther three years. The school spends $45,000 per student, but just 2.4% of students read at grade level.
Does anyone know the cost of keeping open the schools that are at 10-20% capacity now compared to 2008? There was a list of at least 20 schools or more on this website. They are open 24/7 with heating/maintenance/repairs/etc. Cost must be in millions.