Chicago Public Schools’ Office of the Inspector General’s report

In its annual report, the Chicago Public Schools Office of the Inspector General detailed over 300 investigations, including fraud and adult-on-student misconduct, prompting a call for reform in overseeing high school sports. Concerns over budget and leadership were raised, with recommendations for future board candidates to commit to ethical standards and not engage in improper coordination with CPS staff and students. The report also highlighted transparency issues regarding the district’s $500 million deficit and the allocation of federal COVID-19 relief funds, urging CPS to provide more clarity on spending decisions.

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