https://freerepublic.com/tag/forrestclaypool/ en-us Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:32:26 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3386881/posts The head of the Chicago Public Schools says the district will lay off some of its central office staff on Friday. District CEO Forrest Claypool's statement came a day after top Illinois Republicans called for a state takeover of the financially troubled school district, which has a nearly $1 billion budget deficit that could lead to thousands of teacher layoffs and a strike. ... Associated Press https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3386881/posts#comment Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:32:26 GMT