In a resolution passed this week, task force members said CPS' guidelines for determining school closings and turnarounds remain unclear. In November CPS announced its plans to close seven schools this year and picked another 10 for turnaround,

The proposed closings have stirred controversy in the community, and school officials say it's not unexpected. "If parents didn't have concerns we'd be worried," said Board Chairman Mark Upchurch. "Schools are a part of communities.

Two committees will hear appeals: one for the 4 high schools slated for closing, the other for the 45 elementary schools. Archbishop Charles Chaput will make the final decisions on all appeals. The archdiocese has said that

In all, 49 schools may be closed or consolidated, including 44 elementary and five high schools. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput will make a final decision next month once he hears appeals from most of the schools. But could the closing of at least two

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