Catalyst Academic Committee Meeting 9.14.21
The Catalyst Board of Directors' Academic Committee will hold a meeting on September 13, 2021 at 11:00 am. This meeting will be held by video conference- please contact Catalyst's Director of Administration Michael Kasang at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-295-7001 for video conference information. Items that will be addressed:
What is the latest on the SQRP and how CPS will evaluate a school?
Will types of student assessment will Catalyst use to measure student growth and attainment and areas of focus?
What have been the principals’ biggest challenges thus far in these first three weeks of school?
What is our current student population, and how many students were retained from last school year?
What is our current staff population, and how many returned from last school year?
What interventions / additions were made this year to respond to the COVID crisis?
How much did we receive in ESSR funding and how are we using that money?
What is the latest on renewal of the Maria Charter?
Are there high priority items that the Academic Committee should focus on this SY?
- reducing the use of ISS and OSS to be sure it does not exceed the district average
- RJ practices are solidly embedded in school practice and drive student discipline
- compliance and competence in delivering Diverse Learner expectations.