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Schools across Illinois are still waiting for state money while legislative leaders try to agree on a new funding formula. Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed large portions of a Democrat-sponsored plan, saying it was too generous to Chicago Public Schools. The list of educators lobbying for lawmakers to override that veto includes some surprising names.

School administrators have had to choose sides in this political fight — whether they support the governor, or the bill Democrats originally passed. That leaves Rauner College Prep in a strange position. It’s one of 17 high schools in the Noble Network — the largest group of charter schools in Chicago — and the first named after a donor. Rauner and his wife Diana have given more than $3 million to Noble.

“Yeah, we’ve appreciated their support over the years. They’ve been supporters of Noble,” says Cody Rogers, communications director for the network. Michael Milkie, Noble’s CEO, has publicly supported the Democratic plan. And that makes economic sense. Most charter schools in Chicago are authorized and funded by CPS.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 4:39 pm

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“Yeah, we’ve appreciated their support over the years.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m6qPNCuf8g

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 4:46 pm
LOL
Dude really screwed himself by not listening to people who understand the legislative process. I’ll never forget how Rauner looked like a grandpa caught ogling girl scouts, during that presser.
LOL
Bruce earned every kick from this. Dude’s such a major embarrassment. What a dweeb.

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 4:51 pm
Seriously, no Chicago media outlet saw this angle?

$3 million might get you naming rights, but it costs a heckuva lot more every year to operate a going concern.

According to Noble’s latest annual report, 70% of its funding comes from taxpayers, 13% from private sources.

http://www.noblenetwork.org/sites/default/files/images/annualreport_2014_final.pdf

Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 5:03 pm
So now the Rauner school and the Rauner YMCA all have shown their benefactor is hurting them?
Do the commercials write themselves at this point or do they actually need a media team to do this?

Comment by DuPage Bard Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 5:12 pm
You mean the recently renamed Madigan College Prep?

Comment by DuPage Saint Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 5:12 pm
There was a recent congratulatory video to a charter that was used to be headed by the current secretary of education in Illinois. In it was best wishes from Governor Rauner. The school system is negatively affected by the AV of SB1 and the actions of the Rauner administration. Needless to say, there wee nothing but groans in the audience after the message. Yeah it’s not surprising that a school with his name is against his policies…

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 5:19 pm
Just thought of this….the Rauner’s gave $3million to the school directly. If he gives to this new fancy scholarship fund he’s touting, the state would give him $3 million back! No wonder he wants this fancy tax credit thing. Man, he’s so smart! Best education governor ever!

Comment by Sideline Watcher Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 5:23 pm
I wonder where Payton Prep is on this.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 5:37 pm
===You mean the recently renamed Madigan College Prep? ===

That made me truly laugh out loud.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 6:24 pm
You really need to listen to Dusty’s report to get the full “Cody” effect.

Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 6:49 pm
Madigan, and the Rauner Prep he controls.

Comment by Blue Bayou Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 7:13 pm
Mary Ann is reporting a staff mass firing in the Rauner administration.

Comment by Saluki Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 8:58 pm
Of course they support SB1? They’re public schools in Chicago?

Y’all are really gonna have a good time when you realize there’s a Pritzker Noble school too…

Comment by Anon Wednesday, Aug 23, 17 @ 10:42 pm