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Activist group founder accuses CPS and CTU leadership of corruption, calls for DOJ probe
Summary
Zoe Lee, founder of Chicago Flips Red, told the Board she will call for a Department of Justice investigation into alleged corruption and misuse of public funds at CPS and accused CTU leaders of withholding audits and using students as bargaining leverage.
Zoe Lee, founder of the group Chicago Flips Red, criticized Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union during public comment on Nov. 10, accusing district and union leaders of mismanagement and a lack of transparency.
Lee said test scores have fallen while leadership "hides behind buzzwords and billion dollar budgets" and accused union leaders of refusing to release financial audits, saying members are suing CTU for transparency. She called for investigations into "corruption, misuse of public funds, and violations of student rights," and said Chicago Flips Red will focus on public schools in the coming year to restore oversight and audits.
Why it matters: Strong accusations from local activist groups can shape public debate about district oversight and governance and may prompt public-record requests or legal actions if pursued. The transcript records Lee’s statements as public comment; the district or union did not respond on the record during public participation.
Next steps: Lee said her group would call for investigations and pursue oversight efforts; the meeting proceeded to recess and closed-session votes.
