Dear Catalyst families,

We hope that you are safe, healthy and are doing well. Chicago’s city-operated COVID-19 vaccine sites will begin offering the Pfizer vaccine to children 12 to 15 starting Thursday May 13, 2021 (in addition to those 16+ who were previously eligible).  The COVID-19 vaccines are offered free of charge, no insurance or ID is required, and no appointment is necessary.  To find a locaton of the city-operated site please visit Zocdoc - https://www.zocdoc.com/vaccine or use their call center at 312-746-4835. The city operated clinics include the United Center site and additional city sites include:

• American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher Way in Wrigley Field, 1119 W. Waveland Ave.; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (operated by Advocate Aurora).
• Apostolic Faith Church, 3823 S. Indiana; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.
• Chicago State University walk-up; Emil and Patricia A. Jones Convocation Center, 9501 S. King Drive; noon-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
• United Center drive-thru, 1724 W. Madison; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.
• Richard J. Daley College, 7500 S. Pulaski, noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
• Wilbur Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett; noon-6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday.
• Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central; noon-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Below are resources for students and families to access the vaccine:

• You can contact your health care provider- the clinic, health center, or hospital where you receive health services.
• Federal, State, and County-operated clinics – Please check eligibility-requirements outlined by each jurisdiction.
  • State of Illinois Vaccination Locations webpage: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location
  • Cook County Community Vaccination Program: https://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov/
  • CDC Vaccine Finder: https://vaccinefinder.org/search
• Several pharmacy chains are currently offering COVID-19 vaccine, and each has its own registration link:
• • Walgreens appointments can be made through this link.  
  • Jewel-Osco appointments can be made through this link.
  • Walmart appointments can be made through this link.
  • Mariano’s appointments can be made through this here.

The Catalyst Board of Directors will hold a meeting May 10, 2021 from 3:00-5:30 pm. The agenda and meeting information are below. If you have questions, 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..

Catalyst Schools- Board of Directors Meeting

May 10, 2021 3:00- 5:30 PM

Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/qcg-uxxo-yro

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AGENDA

*3:00-3:15- Welcome: Dr. Colleen Reardon, Chair and Mr. Gordon Hannon, CEO

• Review of agenda
• Review and vote for approval of March 1, 2020 Board of Directors meeting minutes; April 30, 2021 Finance Committee meeting minutes, May 5, 2021 Academic Committee meeting minutes and May 7, 2021 Advocacy, Equity and Community Committee minutes
• Review and vote for approval for three-year renewal term of Andrew Jones to Catalyst Board of Directors
• Review and vote for approval for three-year renewal term of Steven D'Souza to Catalyst Board of Directors

*3:15-3:25 -Public comment (limited to 2 minutes per speaker)

*3:25-3:45-Academic Committee: Dr. Catherine Burns

• Progress on reopening
• Charter Renewal

*3:45-4:05 - Finance and Strategic Issues Committee: Mrs. Yuan-Ying Hsu

• FY21 budget YTD
• FY22 proposed budget **vote required**

*4:05-4:25 – Advocacy, Equity and Community Committee: Claiborne Wade

*4:25-4:50 - Austin Renaissance Council and KCA update: Terry Toth, Sharon Morgan and Ed Siderewicz

The Catalyst Board of Directors' Academic Committee will hold a meeting to discuss SY19-20 progress and planning for SY20-21 on May 5, 2021 at 3:00 pm.

This meeting will be held by viceo 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 773-897-5816 for conference call information.  

The Catalyst Board of Directors' Finance Committee will hold a meetings to review FY21 YTD financials and the proposed SY21-22 budget on April 30, 2021 at 10:00 am.

This meeting will be held by viceo 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 773-897-5816 for conference call information.  

The Catalyst Maria school community has an amazing upcoming service opportunity, which is the direct result of the passion and zeal that CM staff have expressed for deepening their impact and relationship with the Chicago Lawn community!

Together with CM's community partners Southside Cleanup and Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP), Catalyst Maria is sponsoring a neighborhood cleanup event on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:00am.  The cleanup efforts will last until noon, and then there will be food and family fun at Catalyst Maria until 2:00 pm.  

Please support this opportunity by inviting scholars and their families as well as your personal and professional networks! Please sign up through the linked image below- those who register by April 30^th will receive a free t-shirt commemorating the event (registration is open until May 7, 2021).