Three days left to email the CPS School Board! act.seiu.org/a/stop-cps-lay…

Dr. Che “Rhymefest” Smith understands our children don’t deserve our debt! We don't need a HIGH-interest loan. Loan Today = Layoffs Tomorrow. Email the School Board members & demand they #PasstheBalancedBudget act.seiu.org/a/pass-the-cps…

I'm voting YES on the CPS budget—a responsible, community-driven plan that puts kids first and moves us forward. #YesforCPSKids #putkidsfirst

My colleague Jennifer Custer-writes a strong editorial about the potential consequences of not passing the FY26 budget. “The budget is balanced, honors our agreements with teachers & other workers, keeps cuts out of the classrooms & sets the district up 4 the long term. #putkids1st

This is why we cannot afford more debt…Chicago Public Schools’ nearly $10 billion in debt stands out among districts - Chalkbeat chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025/0…

Extra, Extra, Extra! My letter got picked up and printed in the Chicago Sun-Times. Thanks Jennifer Custer and Yesenia Lopez for reading for me at our last board meeting.

This costly error will not only impact taxpayers, but future generations of CPS students as well. Editorial: Cook County is costing Chicago Public Schools millions it can't afford to pay chicagotribune.com/2025/08/27/edi…

"the new member with no opportunity for an in-depth training or engagement with community stakeholders." Which is why they should be abstaining from any votes! With payroll on the line, Chicago school board faces vote on budget and new member chicagotribune.com/2025/08/26/chi…

Here is how this budget will hurt District 7 (Pilsen/LV/Gage Park) if it does not pass - 132 positions would be eliminated & schools would loss an average of $443 thousand dollars in discretionary funding! The 59 CPS Schools would lose $26 million dollars in funding to classroom

CPS is set to finalize its fiscal year 2026 budget this week, but questions remain about how the district intends to plug a $734 million shortfall. Chicago Board of Education member Jennifer Custer talks what happens if a budget isn't approved by Friday. to.wttw.com/3JGdlNr

Thanks to La Raza for running my editorial support of the FY 26 CPS Budget in Spanish. #YesforCPSKids #openforourkids #classroomsnotchaos #putkidsfirst #nobrandonbailout laraza.com/2025/08/27/en-…

Today’s vote is 1 of the most consequential decisions we will make. CPS spends $800 million a year on debt service. Handing the Mayor $175 million is a devastating choice that would cost us 914 jobs districtwide & strip more than $181 million in discretionary funding from school

Big vote today. NO to borrowing!

Cheers to my 11 colleagues that casted votes on the right side of history tonight! Democracy, our families, our kids, our schools and the Chicago Taxpayer - WON tonight! #putkidsfirst #nobrandonbailout

Grateful to my CPS colleagues in this picture and BM’s Bannon, DeBerry, Lopez, Thotakura & Wallace & to parents, unions, community groups, civic leaders & elected officials. Together we delivered a balanced FY26 budget that protects classrooms, avoids new debt & puts kids first.

Labor built this country. Labor sustains our communities. Labor deserves justice, dignity & respect—always. ✊🏽 #LaborDay #UnionStrong

Today, we pay tribute to the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, and all first responders whose courage and sacrifice keep our communities safe. Thank you for your strength, your service, and your unyielding commitment to others. #ThankYouFirstResponders