In the News: CTU says CPS "lied," diverted funds
The Chicago Teachers Union issued a news release on Monday contending that, based on a Freedom of Information lawsuit it filed, Chicago Public School diverted about $70 million to avoid paying teachers a promised 4 percent raise last school year.
The money instead was given to the Chicago Police Department, mostly as payment for services previously rendered under prior agreements. The union also says CPS "lied" to the public about the Police Department payments.
Chicago Public Schools is holding three simultaneous hearings Wednesday