FY27 Capital Budget Hearing 3PM-4:30PM

The Chicago Public Schools held a FY27 Capital Budget Hearing on July 24, 2026, to present and discuss the proposed capital budget for the fiscal year 2027. The hearing focused on the district's extensive capital needs, including critical facility repairs, interior improvements such as restroom modernizations, site enhancements, and technology upgrades. The proposed budget totals approximately $600.43 million, primarily funded through general obligation bonds, with additional support from tax increment financing, state funds, and outside grants. Key priorities include addressing over $3.7 billion in critical facility needs, ADA accessibility upgrades, energy efficiency initiatives, and investments in technology infrastructure. The district emphasized a data-driven, equity-focused approach to capital planning, incorporating extensive community engagement and feedback from over 6,600 survey responses. No public speakers participated during the hearing, but stakeholders were encouraged to submit comments online.