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CPS seeks two‑year educational supplies agreement; board asks about local vendor participation and equity
Summary
Chicago Public Schools asked the board to authorize a new two‑year, up to $22 million agreement with Lakeshore Learning and School Specialty for classroom and instructional supplies.
Chicago Public Schools asked the board to authorize a new two‑year agreement with Lakeshore Learning and School Specialty to provide classroom and instructional supplies with a not‑to‑exceed value of $22,000,000 over two years.
Why it matters: The agreement would establish district‑level vendor authority so schools and central offices can purchase classroom materials such as crayons, markers and construction paper. Several board members framed the purchase question through equity and local economic impact lenses.
What staff proposed: Kara Thorstenson, director of digital learning and libraries, said the vendors are trusted longstanding partners and that the requested…
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