Catalyst is incredibly thankful for the commitment that our scholars, families, staff and partners dedicate to our mission of teaching minds and touching hearts! In observance of Thanksgiving, Catalyst Schools will be closed to scholars and staff from Monday, November 20, 2023 through Friday November 24, 2023.
We hope that you are able to rest, relax and rejuvenate with family and friends over the Thanksgiving break!
The Catalyst Board of Directors' Parent and Community Committee will hold a meeting on November 28, 2023 at 3:15 to discuss initiatives YTD. 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 773-897-5816 for conference call information.
The Catalyst Board of Directors' Academic Committee will hold a meeting on November 29, 2023 at 1:00 to discuss academic progress YTD. 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 773-897-5816 for conference call information.
The Catalyst Board of Directors' Finance Committee will hold a meeting on November 30, 2023 at 2:00 to discuss financials YTD. 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 773-897-5816 for conference call information.
The Catalyst Board of Directors' Finance Committee will hold a meeting on November 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm to review and vote for approval of the FY23 financial and operational audit. 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 773-897-5816 for conference call information.
The Catalyst Board of Directors will hold a meeting Setpember 18, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 pm. The agenda and meeting information are below. All Catalyst Board meetings are open to the public, with a public comment portion during the time below.
Location:
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, Illinois 60644
AGENDA
*3:00- Welcome: Larry Williams, Chair and Gordon Hannon, CEO
Review of agenda
Call to mission (Ed Siderewicz)
Review and vote for approval of May 15, 2023, Board of Directors meeting minutes
Vote to approve Larry Williams for three- year renewal Board of Directors term and Chair of Catalyst Board of Directors
Vote to approve Terry Toth for three-year renewal Board of Directors term
Vote to approve Monica Smith for Board of Directors renewal term through June 2024
Vote to approve Steve Brown for Board of Directors renewal term through June 2024
Moment to honor Rick Hurd and Velia Soto for their 14 years and 4 years of service to the Board
*3:15-3:25 - Public comment (limited to 2 minutes per speaker)
*3:25-4:00 - Academic Committee:
End of SY2022-23 summary and review
Charter renewal
Update on SPED timeliness documentation and suspension rates
*4:00-4:20 – Parent, Family, Community Engagement Committee: Mitzi Moore, Monica Smith, Gordon Hannon, Terry Toth, Ed Siderewicz, and Michael Kasang
Men Take Your Scholar to School Day-September 13, 2023
Organization of campus parent meetings that precede and flow into Board meetings
CEO Coffee Chats
· KCA updates (mural unveiling and community impact)
4:20-4:45 - Finance and Strategic Issues Committee: Yuan-Ying Hsu
FY23 initial summary and upcoming audit
YTD FY24
Capital projects completed for charter renewal
ESSER funds
Increased personnel needs to meet scholar IEPs
*4:45-5:00 – Governance items: Gordon Hannon and Larry Williams
How do we stay in relationship with Catalyst’s foundational legacy?
Discussion on Board membership, terms, and recruitment of new Board members
Catalyst is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th to uplift the cultural legacy and countless contributions of Hispanic communities. We look forward to celebrating throughout the month!
Please join our efforts as a champion for changing lives at The Catalyst Schools. If you would like to speak with a Catalyst staff member about your donation, please call us at 773-295-7001.