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Chicago Public Schools Cuts 480 Janitor Positions As It Ends All Private Custodial Contracts – Block Club Chicago
CPS said the custodial changes will save about $40 million, which is part of the $165 million in savings that district officials already announced earlier this summer through layoffs and cutting down on some school-based services, such as hot meals and health services.
As they work to close a massive budget gap, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials plan to save $40 million by eliminating all outsourced cleaning work and using about 500 fewer workers to clean schools this coming school year. About 1,250 custodians, all employed by private companies, received layoff notices on Friday. CPS says it plans to rehire 750 as district staff. The district also will not have to pay overhead costs associated with the pr…
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