FY27 Capital Plan Community Meetings (Spanish Session)

This Chicago Public Schools (CPS) community meeting, held on April 29, 2026, focused on the FY27 Capital Plan. CPS leaders presented an overview of the district's extensive capital investment needs, highlighting the aging infrastructure with 793 buildings averaging 86 years old and a critical funding gap requiring at least $400 million annually to address deferred maintenance and renovations. The discussion detailed the FY26 capital budget of approximately $500 million plus $55 million in external funding, and outlined priorities for FY27 including roof and exterior repairs, mechanical and plumbing upgrades, bathroom improvements, accessibility enhancements, and modernization of classrooms and athletic facilities. CPS emphasized the importance of community input through surveys to guide project prioritization and equitable resource allocation. The meeting also addressed sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency projects, and ongoing efforts to improve accessibility in compliance with ADA standards. CPS plans to present the final FY27 capital budget recommendations to the Board of Education for approval in the summer of 2026.