They believe the board should provide more support for teachers
through additional counselors and a contract that brings compensation on par with suburban districts.
To fill the void, officials say high - priority schools
need additional counselors, incentives for teachers and enhanced enrichment activities for children.
Districts should also consider
hiring additional counselors and school climate coordinators, who can develop strategies to promote a positive school climate among a racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse student body.
Invest
in additional counselors, social workers, and crisis intervention specialists for students in need of trauma, mental health, and social supports
Other optional increases in the CMS plan include almost $ 9 million to fortify school buildings against attackers; $ 4.4 million to
hire additional counselors, social workers and psychologists; $ 2.4 million to expand the custodial staff; and $ 1.5 million to hire more teachers to help immigrant students learn English.
Each school will receive new mentor teachers, another administrator,
additional counselors or social workers, additional assistant principals, support positions for special education students, support for special training at each of the schools, incentives for leadership stability, and more planning time for new teachers.