Dear Catalyst families,

I hope that you are safe, healthy and are doing well. We will be offering Community Tech Office Hours to answer any questions families may have beginning in January through the end of the year.  Please click on the link below and you will be joining an online portal for tech help.

January 4, 2021

8-10 am and 3-5 pm

Starting January 5, 2021- End of the School Year:

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5 pm

Community Tech Office Hours

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

When school is in session before and after break, if you are having an issue with your Catalyst issued device please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  If you have a technology emergency situation (such as no internet at home or if your Google meet is not working to reach a class), you can call 773-527-7330 for assistance.

Please stay safe and reach out to the school or network teams with any support we can provide. 

Hello Catalyst families,

We hope that you are safe, healthy, and are doing well. In anticipation if the upcoming winter break from 12/19/20 through 1/5/2021, we want to make you aware of the items below: 

Food Distribution:

Normal meal distribution will continue on Mondays and Wednesdays between 10:00am – 1:00pm during break.

Technology Assistance:

When school is in session before and after break, if you are having an issue with your Catalyst issued device please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  If you have a technology emergency situation (such as no internet at home or if your Google meet is not working to reach a class), you can call 773-527-7330 for assistance.

 Please stay safe and reach out to the school or network teams with any support we can provide. 

The Catalyst Board of Directors will hold a meeting November 23, 2020 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

November 23, 2020 3:00- 5:30 PM

https://meet.google.com/yod-jhjx-gcg

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

• Review of agenda
• Review and vote for approval of September 28, 2020 Board of Directors meeting minutes; November 12, 2020 Finance Committee meeting minutes, and October 30, 2020 Academic Committee meeting minutes
• Review and vote on initial three-year term to Catalyst Board of Directors for Monica Smith

*3:15-3:30- Reflection on recent Symposium on Racial Reconciliation held in the KCA

*3:30-3:40 -Public comment (limited to 2 minutes per speaker)

*3:40-4:00 - Finance and Strategic Issues Committee: Mr. Steve Brown

• FY20 audits update
• FY21 budget YTD
• KCA campaign closure and Austin Renaissance Council update

*4:00-4:20 Academic Committee: Dr. Catherine Burns

*4:20-5:30- Independent board compliance trainings

 

Catalyst Circle Rock Principal Ms. Jamison-Dunn was featured in a recent blog post through our partner Elevate! Check it out here!

Catalyst Maria Principal Ms. Dawn Sandoval was featured in a recent blog post through our partner Elevate! Check it out here!