Resolution R2024-0007871 - Chicago Councilmatic

Call for hearing(s) regarding impact of Chicago Board of Education Resolution 24-0222-RS1 which seeks to develop new policy that codifies best practices for school safety

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The City Council Meeting on February 21, 2024, discussed the Chicago Board of Education Resolution 24-0222-RS1, which aims to evaluate student group policies, develop comprehensive school safety practices, and phase out School Resource Officers by 2024-2025. Concerns were raised about the lack of community input in this decision, leading to a call for a hearing by the Committee on Education & Child Development. Board members of the City of Chicago's Board of Education, CPS staff, and the Chicago Police Department are expected to discuss the resolution's impact and student safety challenges. The Board members have taken an oath to uphold the Constitution and laws, protect taxpayer interests, promote free expression, make collective decisions, follow procedures, avoid conflicts of interest, involve the community, ensure student success, and collaborate with the CEO to achieve excellence in education. They are also committed to advocating for students and schools, assessing student achievement, and preparing students for college, career, and civic life.

Sponsors

	Sponsors (19)	Ward
	Lopez, Raymond A.Primary Sponsor	Ward 15
	Beale, Anthony	Ward 9
	Taliaferro, Chris	Ward 29
	Quinn, Marty	Ward 13
	Napolitano, Anthony V.	Ward 41
	Reilly, Brendan	Ward 42
	Waguespack, Scott	Ward 32
	Cardona, Jr., Felix	Ward 31
	O'Shea, Matthew J.	Ward 19
	Cruz, Ruth	Ward 30
	Tabares, Silvana	Ward 23
	Scott, Monique L.	Ward 24
	Sposato, Nicholas	Ward 38
	Chico, Peter	Ward 10
	Lawson, Bennett R.	Ward 44
	Villegas, Gilbert	Ward 36
	Curtis, Derrick G.	Ward 18
	Ramirez, Julia M.	Ward 12
	Gardiner, James M.	Ward 45