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Edited and summarized by the Chicago - IL Documenters Team

Note-taking by Ebony Ellis

School Quality Rating Policy redesign, CPS student internet access, Alternatives to police in schools

Live reporting by Jeb Backe

School Quality Rating Policy redesign, CPS student internet access, Alternatives to police in schools

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 2/18

This monthly meeting will be held virtually @ 6pm CST

It will feature a “Special presentation on CPS Accountability Redesign”

For further info on the CAC check out this page :)
https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/parent-engagement/community-action-councils-cacs/

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 3/18

The meeting began at 6:01 and here is the agenda: https://t.co/D0mgpuv9oA

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 4/18

They are currently discussing the significance in providing open communication with Englewood communities

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 5/18

Jeffrey Broom, Director of School Quality Measurement and Research, is now beginning his presentation to the Englewood CAC

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 6/18

Englewood CAC is looking to move beyond the School Quality Rating Policy (SQRP) because SQRP does not meet the needs of stakeholders

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 7/18

The redesign of the Englewood SQRP has the following goals: https://t.co/yKKK8pW1dr

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 8/18

The revised SQRP policy must be completed by February 2022 to allow for 2 months of public comment. And the new policy must be approved at or by the April 2022 CPS Board Meeting

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 9/18

Here is the timeline: https://t.co/BGt1l01ouP

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 10/18

Chicagoans! You can take these matters into your hands. Register for any of the four coming town halls:

🗓 March 3: http://bit.ly/sqrptownhall1
🗓 March 4: http://bit.ly/sqrptownhall2
🗓 March 8: http://bit.ly/sqrptownhall3
🗓 March 10: http://bit.ly/sqrptownhall4

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 11/18

Currently they are discussing the significance in moving the SQRP beyond only emphasizing math and reading. For example, they are advocating that in framing the new SQRP, the arts could be better encouraged for students

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 12/18

Cecille DeMello, Executive Director of Teamwork Englewood, is currently speaking to the measures currently being taken to better provide free internet connectivity to students. Additionally, her team is working to increase digital literacy for Englewood community members

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 13/18

Chicago students! You may qualify for either high-speed internet or a district-provided hotspot at no cost through the Chicago Connected program. Check it out here:
https://www.cps.edu/strategic-initiatives/chicago-connected/eligibility/

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 14/18

This hotspot support includes households with internet that cannot handle multiple children on the server

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 15/18

Aida Palma Carpio, organizer and researcher for Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI), is informing the group about events designed for “community led recommendations” with regard to police involvement in school safety

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 16/18

If you are a Chicago parent of a student, consider joining this meeting for Whole School Safety:

Tuesday, February 23, 4pm-6:30pm registration: https://rb.gy/51w5db

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 17/18

“There will be a dyslexia information parent group forming soon”
-Bettye Eboifo

https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/special-education/

Jeb Backe @jebwulff 18/18

The meeting is adjourned at 7:13 PM CDT.

This concludes the Englewood CAC meeting.

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Chicago Public Schools Community Action Councils

www.cps.edu

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Community Action Councils, or CACs, consist of 25-30 voting members who are directly involved in developing a strategic plan for educational success within their communities. CAC members include parents; elected officials; faith-based institutions, health care and community-based organizations; Local School Council (LSC) members; business leaders; educators and school administrators; staff members from Chicago’s Sister Agencies; community residents; and students. There are nine CACs across Chicago.

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