Please find a letter to Catalyst scholars from Catalyst Board of Directors member Andrew Jones linked here.

We hope that all Catalyst scholars and families are staying safe and are doing well. Please see the final e-learning plans for Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria below. If you have any questions, please contact Catalyst Circle Rock Principal Ms. Jamison-Dunn (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Catalyst Maria Principal Ms. Sandoval (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), or the Catalyst admininstrative team (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Thank you and stay safe!

Catalyst Circle Rock E-Learning Plan SY19-20

Catalyst Maria E-Learning Plan SY-19-20

The Catalyst Board of Directors' will have their final scheduled meeting of the 2019-2020 school year on Monday May 11, 2020. In accordance with OMA, the meeting agenda is below and the meeting is open to the public.

Catalyst Schools- Board of Directors Meeting

May 11, 2020 2:45-4:30 PM

COVID-19 forced virtual location:

https://meet.google.com/vjn-rveb-tcf

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AGENDA

*2:45 – 3:00 - Welcome: Dr. Colleen Reardon, Chair and Mr. Gordon Hannon, CEO

• Review of agenda
• Review and vote for approval of March 2, 2020 Board of Directors meeting minutes and May 6, 2020 Finance Committee meeting minutes

*3:00 – 3:50 - Academic and Mission Committee Introduction: Dr. Catherine Burns

 

• Current State of the Circle Rock K-8 Campus: Principal Elizabeth Jamison-Dunn
• Current State of the Maria K-12 Campus: Principal Dawn Sandoval
• Status of Maria High School Seniors: Sasha Fawaz, Director of Post-Secondary Success

*3:50 – 4:15 - Finance and Strategic Issues Committee: Mr. Steve Brown

• FY20 year to date
• Strategic issues: NOF, KCA construction loans, Payroll Protection Program
• FY21 budget planning

*4:15 – end of comments - Public comment (limited to 2 minutes per speaker)

*Adjournment

The Catalyst Board of Directors' Finance Committee will hold a meetings to review the following on May 6, 2020 at 2:00 pm.

1. End of March 2020 financials
2. KCA revenue/expense representation
3. KCA construction loan paydown
4. PPP
5. FY21

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 773-295-7001 for conference call information.  

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced that all in-person learning in schools for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Catalyst Circle Rock K-8 and Catalyst Maria K-12 buildings will be CLOSED to scholars and school staff through the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

We realize that scholars and families have questions regarding graduation, end of the year activities, etc. and we will provide answers as soon as we have additional information.

Please continue to communicate with our teachers and staff via Class Dojo, Illuminate, etc. and please let our team know any support we can provide. Our school teams are here to support- if there is anything we can assist with, please contact  our team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Catalyst Circle Rock Principal Ms. Jamison-Dunn (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Catalyst Maria Principal Ms. Sandoval (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and we will work to assist.  Thank you and stay safe.

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Medical resources:

If you need help locating medical care, please reach out to the CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or by calling the CPS Command Center at 773-553-KIDS (5437).

If you are concerned that you or your child have had direct contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, please contact the CDPH at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 312-746-4835

General resources:

• https://www.isbe.net/keeplearning: The Illinois State Board of Education's Keep Learning website offers an extremely comprehensive list of resources, including free internet access resources, special education resources, English learner resources, and a very comprehensive list of learning activities categorized by subject and grade.
• Center for Disease Control's guidance on keeping children healthy while school is out.

Internet access:

• Please check https://www.isbe.net/keeplearning for free internet opportunities. Companies providing free or low-cost access include AT&T, Spectrum, Comcast, and Mediacom

Food access:

• For the full list of  meal sites under the consolidated site plan beginning April 13, 2020 please visit cps.edu/mealsites or call 773-553-KIDS.
• Chicago Food Depository has a link for families in need

For the most reliable information about COVID-19, please visit:

 Chicago Department of Public Health

 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 Chicago Public Schools