Chicago Public Schools says parks, churches and libraries across the city will help ensure the district’s nearly 400,000 students have a safe place to go during a one-day teachers strike.

The Chicago Teachers Union is planning to shut down schools on Friday in a call for better education funding.

CPS Chief Education Officer Janice Jackson says about 750 central office employees will be redeployed to “contingency sites” at 107 schools. Students there may participate in online learning, physical education and arts and crafts.

The Rev. Walter Turner says about 120 churches that serve as “safe haven” sites will be open starting at 9 a.m. They’ll offer meals and courses in financial literacy and anti-bullying during what he called “this major crisis.”

The Chicago Transit Authority is offering free rides to students Friday.