The Catalyst Board of Directors' Academic Committee will hold a meeting on May 4, 2022 at 4:00 pm and Catalyst's Finance Committee will hold a meeting on May 6, 2022 at 10:00 am. These meetings will be held by video conference and are open to the public- 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.
Finance Committee Agenda:
FY22 YTD
FY23 proposed budget
Academic Committee Agenda:
Analysis of Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria ISS/OSS suspension data and IEP completion rates
Current status and next steps of Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria academic strategic plans
The Post-Secondary team at Catalyst Maria High School connected eight seniors to Holy Cross Hospital for job interviews this month! This was the first group of CMHS scholars to engage the interview process at Holy Cross, and the Post-Secondary team is working to create an on-going employment partnership with the hospital for our scholars. Carmen Anzalone, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Holy Cross stated, “The students were all very professional and I anticipate having them move forward and continue with our hiring process.” A HUGE shout out to Mrs. Comiskey for facilitating this opportunity for our scholars!
Catalyst Maria High School recently held their second annual BIPOC Excellence in Medicine Panel in conjunction with the study of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Juniors and scholars in CMHS’s biomedical classes had an opportunity to ask a variety of medical professionals questions on their careers and inspirations. The event began with a conversation between Catalyst Maria’s Nurse Ava, Dr. Carmelle Romain, and Nurse Jaymara Baker, and scholars then split into different breakout rooms based on their career aspirations. These breakout sessions featured conversations about healthcare innovation in business (with an MBA student from Kellogg); nursing school (with Nurse Israel Luna, Nurse Baker, and Nurse Ava); and medical school (with Dr. Carmelle Romain). Thank you to all of the staff members who assisted in the preparation and execution of the event, with a special shout out to Ms. Levin for her leadership!
Ravinia’s Reach*Teach*Play music program for Catalyst Circle Rock Kindergarten-3rd grade scholars held their annual performance this week before hundreds of scholars, parents and community members in the Kehrein Center for the Arts! Reach*Teach*Play has been the foundation of Ravinia’s relationship at Catalyst for over a decade, and the school community was uplifted by the inspiring songs about love!
The Catalyst Board of Directors will hold a meeting March 7, 2022 from 3:00-5:00 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..
Location:
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, Illinois 60644
AGENDA
*3:00-3:30- Welcome: Larry Williams, Chair and Mr. Gordon Hannon, CEO
Review of agenda
Review and vote for approval of November 22, 2021 Board of Directors meeting minutes; March 3, 2022 Academic Committee meeting minutes; and March 3, 2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes
*3:30-3:40 -Public comment (limited to 2 minutes per speaker)
*3:40-4:10-Academic Committee: Dr. Catherine Burns
Update on school academic plans
Update on Catalyst Maria charter renewal
*4:10-4:30 - Finance and Strategic Issues Committee: Ms. Ying-Yuan Hsu
FY22 YTD
FY23 budgeting process
KCA grants and structure
Review and vote for approval of Fifth Third line of credit
*4:30-5:00: Board governance items:
Review and vote for approval for three-year renewal term of Dr. Catherine Burns to Catalyst Board of Directors
Review and vote for approval of Mr. Claiborne Wade as Corporate Secretary of Catalyst Board of Directors
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.
