SAFE AND SUPPORTED: NEW PROTECTIONS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
A conversation with Tanesha O’Neal, Legal
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A new agreement between CPS and CPAA strengthens safety protocols for principals and assistant principals. • Emergencies: If there’s an immediate threat or active crime, school leaders may call the police in good faith without fear of retaliation. They should then notify the CPS Student Safety Center and their Network Chief. • Non-Emergencies: For situations like harassment or threats, administrators should first contact the Student Safety Center before notifying Network leadership. • Reporting: All safety incidents must be logged in Aspen within 48 hours, and Network leadership must follow up within 48 hours after emergency reports are submitted. • Reintegration Plans: If a school leader is personally harmed by a school-based incident, they don’t have to deliver reintegration plans or access notices to families—a supervisor will handle it unless the leader chooses otherwise. • Safety Plans: Leaders who face credible work- related threats can request a written safety plan developed with their supervisor within three (3) school days, unless additional time is needed. This agreement underscores a simple but powerful message: CPS administrators have the right to act quickly in emergencies and will be supported with clear procedures and safeguards to help keep schools safe. If you have questions about these protocols or any of your rights under the MOU, do not hesitate to reach out to the Legal Hotline.
• ASSERT your Weingarten Rights… by saying, “I am happy to participate in this meeting, but if it could in any way lead to discipline, then I request union representation be present for it.” • BUILD union power by engaging with your peers and CPAA about your working conditions - CPS cannot retaliate against you for doing so! • CALL the Legal Hotline… if you have questions about a grievance, investigation, or your working conditions. • DOCUMENT everything in Aspen, ideally within 24-48 hours. You can add more information later on as you learn more, but create Aspen ICT reports ASAP.
LEGAL HOTLINE 312-263-7773 CPAA’s Legal Hotline hours are
9 AM to 6 PM, M-F. If you call outside of those hours, please leave a detailed voicemail message and you will receive a call on the next business day. In the case of an emergency, we will do our best to get back to you right away. We look forward to continuing to service you!
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