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Clarification on Strike Contingency Plans for Students

10/6/2016

 
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Dear Waters Families,
 
Earlier this week you received a letter detailing our District’s contingency plans in the event of a strike by the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). I join with CPS leadership and many others in the belief that a strike can be avoided through continued negotiations, but know each of you have real concerns about what happens should a strike occur.
 
What You Should Know:
CTU leadership has issued a 10-day strike notice. With this action, a strike could begin as early as Tuesday (October 11). In the event of a strike:

  • All classes and extracurricular activities will be cancelled. 

  • We encourage you to keep your student(s) at home or at a non-CPS facility during the strike.
    • School will not be in session, and no attendance penalties will be incurred.

  • For those families who do not have that option, school buildings will remain open for their normal bell schedules, led my by myself and our non-CTU staff members. Additionally, Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Library sites will also be available to students.
    • To find the most convenient site for your family, visit cps.edu/strikeplan or call 311. Using the map you can find your site options, as well as register your student(s) if they plan to attend.
    • Food service will be provided at each site, as will activities to keep students safe and engaged.
    • CPS buses will not be operating, but the CTA will provide free transportation to students from 5:30a.m. to 8:30p.m.
 
Where Can I Find More Information?
For contingency site locations, hours of operation, and frequently asked questions, visit cps.edu/strikeplan or call 311.
 
We may not know whether there will be a strike until the end of the weekend, but I will continue to provide updates by phone and email as they occur. I encourage you to look for those to make sure have the most accurate information about our District’s status.
 
I know this time is a challenging one for our entire school community, and I thank you for your patience and support as we make certain we’re prepared.
 
Thank you,
 
Principal Crespo


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Estimadas familias de la Waters escuela,
 
A comienzos de esta semana ustedes recibieron una carta con los detalles de los planes de contingencia del Distrito, ante la posibilidad de una huelga del Sindicato de Maestros de Chicago (CTU).  Al igual que las autoridades de CPS, y muchos otros, creo que esta huelga se puede evitar mediante las negociaciones, pero sé que deben estar preocupados por lo que pueda ocurrir en el caso de que los maestros detengan sus tareas.
 
Lo que deben saber:
La dirigencia de CTU ha emitido un preaviso de huelga de diez días. Con esta acción, el paro podría comenzar el martes (11 de octubre). En el caso de haya una huelga:

  • Se cancelarán todas las clases y actividades extracurriculares. 

  • Les pedimos que traten de mantener a sus estudiantes en casa o en una instalación que no sea de CPS durante la huelga.
    • Las escuelas no van a funcionar y no se penalizará la no asistencia.

  • Para las familias que no tengan esa opción, el edificio escolar permanecerá abierto en sus horarios normales, y yo estaré a cargo junto con el personal que no pertenece a CTU.  Además, las instalaciones del Distrito de Parques de Chicago y de las Bibliotecas Públicas de Chicago estarán disponibles para recibir estudiantes.
    • Para encontrar el lugar más conveniente para sus familias, pueden visitar cps.edu/strikeplan o llamar al 311.  Utilizando el mapa pueden localizar sus opciones, así como registrar a sus estudiantes, si planean concurrir a ese lugar.
    • En cada sitio habrá alimentación y actividades que mantendrán seguros y ocupados a los estudiantes.
    • Los autobuses de CPS no funcionarán esos días, pero la CTA proveerá transporte gratuito a los estudiantes entre 5:30a.m. y 8:30p.m.
 
¿Dónde puedo encontrar más información?
Por lugares de contingencia, horarios de funcionamiento y preguntas más frecuentes, visite cps.edu/strikeplan o llame al 311.
 
No vamos a saber si habrá huelga hasta el fin de semana, pero continuaremos actualizando la información por teléfono o correo electrónico, a medida que esté disponible. Les pido que estén atentos para por esos medios recibir la información más correcta sobre lo que ocurre en el Distrito.
 
Sé que este es un momento difícil para toda nuestra comunidad escolar y les agradezco su paciencia y apoyo mientras tomamos pedidas para estar preparados.
 
Gracias,
 
Principal Crespo

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