PSAT for 11-13-12: Tell new/re-elected state legislators to deny 3B’s extension Parents United for Responsible Education

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PSAT for 11-13-12: Tell new/re-elected state legislators to deny 3B’s extension

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First, we want to take a moment to congratulate all of our new and re-elected state senators and representatives. Then we want to remind them why they were elected – to representus in Springfield.
So, for today’s Public Schools Action Tuesday, please take  a moment to send a message to those senatorsand representatives still in the legislature who will attend the upcoming veto session and may be considering the request of new CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett’s for an extension of the state-mandated December 1 deadline for announcing school actions including school closures.
We say NO!
Here’s the letter I’m sending now:
Dear State Senator/Representative:

We oppose the request by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief Executive Officer Beverly Byrd- Bennett for an