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- Cook County
- 3/5/25
- 03/05/2025
- 233 Minutes
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Overview: The recent meeting of the Chicago School Board’s Agenda Review Committee was marked by intense dialogue over the future of charter schools within the district and the ongoing contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and union representatives, voiced urgent concerns about school closures, educational equity, and fiscal responsibility.
- IL
- Cook County
- 2/27/25
- 02/28/2025
- 309 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Chicago School Board meeting, discussions centered around the complexities of charter school renewals, particularly within the Acero network, and the issue of aging infrastructure, specifically the replacement of boilers in schools. The board grappled with financial constraints, the impact of school closures, and the responsibilities of maintaining safe learning environments for students.
- IL
- Cook County
- 2/12/25
- 02/12/2025
- 315 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chicago School Board Agenda Review Committee meeting on February 12th, 2025, was highlighted by passionate public commentary addressing the potential closure of Acero Charter Schools and the ongoing investigation into fiscal mismanagement by the principal at Interamerican Magnet School. Speakers, including union representatives and concerned parents, urged the board to prioritize student welfare and ensure transparency in decision-making processes, while also questioning the efficacy of current educational and funding strategies.
- IL
- Cook County
- 1/30/25
- 01/30/2025
- 489 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chicago School Board meeting, held on January 30, 2025, was marked by discussions on ongoing negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), community safety concerns, student engagement initiatives, and charter school renewals. Attendees included CEO Pedro Martinez and various board members, who addressed a range of issues impacting the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system.
- IL
- Cook County
- 1/15/25
- 01/15/2025
- 393 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a landmark meeting, the Chicago School Board swore in the first elected members in the board’s history and elected Olga Bautista as vice president. The meeting was marked by a focus on community representation and the challenges and triumphs of public education, with an emphasis on charter school renewals, student advocacy, and systemic improvements within the district.
