Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez says he has more work to do.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez spoke to the media for the first time on Monday since refusing Mayor Brandon Johnson 's reported request that he resign, amid tense contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union.Martinez says he has more work to do."This isn't about me. This is about ensuring our district has stability," Martinez said.
But Martinez says he's still hopeful he'll reach an agreement and avert a teachers' strike."I do believe there's a path forward," Martinez said. "We're going to work with our teachers and staff to ensure reasonable raises that we can balance our budget with."Johnson and CTU have been at odds with Martinez since he and the school board refused their request to take out a costly, short-term loan to pay for a new contract and balance the budget.
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