Overview: At the recent Chicago School Board Agenda Review Committee meeting, attention was given to the issues surrounding the financial stability and management of charter schools, with a particular focus on Shy Arts High School and Aspira. Union representatives and teachers voiced their concerns over funding shortfalls and the potential impact on educational quality and equity. The meeting also addressed the broader implications of federal policies on local education funding and the need for improved communication and transparency from the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) administration.