TROY LARAVIERE, FORMER CPAA PRESIDENT
LEADER REACTION TO MOU
“This milestone is the result of years of organizing, persistence, and a refusal to accept less than our school leaders deserve. Our members stood together, and CPS had no choice but to formally acknowledge the vital role principals play in the success of our schools. But this MOU is not the finish line. It is another step toward the respect and dignity school leaders deserve, And proof that we don’t fight to fight… we fight to ensure that school leaders have the tools, protections, and authority they need to give every child in Chicago the best possible chance to succeed. That work continues.”
TYRONE DOWDELL, PRINCIPAL AND CPAA BARGAINING TEAM MEMBER “Being at the table meant our daily realities shaped the conversation. For the first time, I felt like the decisions being made came from a real understanding of what it takes to run a school: the good, the hard, and everything in between. Principals are the backbone of our schools, and this agreement finally recognizes that. By listening to principals through the CPAA union, CPS is taking a step toward making sure policies and procedures match the realities we live every day, and that ultimately gives students the best chance to succeed.” PRINCIPAL RAUL MAGDALENO “For the first time in CPS history, school leaders have enforceable protections. This agreement gives school leaders the protections they deserve, and a real voice so they can lead boldly and continue to put students first without fear. Our union has worked tirelessly to ensure administrators can lead schools without fear of retaliation, with fair procedures, and with the security needed to create the best possible conditions for our school communities.”
PRESIDENT SEAN B. HARDEN “Thank you to our principals. We are eternally grateful for the essential role you play every day, leading and shaping our schools, our communities, and most importantly the lives of our more than 300,000 students,” said CPS Board President Sean B. Harden. “They stand as true pillars of society whose hard work, dedication, and sacrifice is what has kept our district moving forward. On behalf of the Board of Education for the City of Chicago, I am honored to join CPAA in recognizing these exceptional leaders. Happy Principal Appreciation Month!”
22 • CPAA MAGAZINE | OCT 2025
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