Community Action Councils (CACs) consist of 25 to 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
- Students
CAC Ambassadors Roles and Responsibilities
- Attend and actively participate in monthly meetings
- Review school data to develop academic improvement initiatives
- Develop annual educational strategic plan to improve schools
- Actively participate in CAC committee meetings and initiatives outside of the monthly meetings
- Provide community perspective on critical CPS initiatives and policies related to school improvement strategies
- Recruit judges and candidates for LSC elections
- Attend Annual CAC conferences, retreats, and/or summits
CAC Meeting Schedules
We encourage public participation in CAC general meetings. For more information about a specific CAC, please contact the liaison listed:
Austin
When:
2nd Tuesday of the month
5:30 p.m.
Where:
Michele Clark HS
5101 W. Harrison St.
Contact:
Adrienne Garner
773-490-9326
When:
2nd Monday of January, April, July, and October
6 p.m.
Where:
Timothy Community Corporation
4351 S. Drexel Ave.
Contact:
Carl Hurdlik
773-259-0643
When:
Schedule varies
Call for further information
Where:
Clemente High School
1147 N. Western Ave.
Contact:
Carl Hurdlik
773-259-0643
When:
4th Monday of the month
6 p.m.
Where:
Breakthrough FamilyPlex
3219 W. Carroll Ave.
Contact:
Carl Hurdlik
773-259-0643
When:
4th Wednesday of the month
6 p.m.
Where:
Walter H. Dyett HS for the Arts
555 E. 51st St.
Contact:
Carl Hurdlik
773-259-0643
North Lawndale
When:
4th Wednesday of the month
5 p.m.
Where:
10th District Police Station
3315 W. Ogden Ave.
Contact:
Adrienne Garner
773-490-9326
South Shore
When:
3rd Thursday of the month
6 p.m.
Where:
South Shore Fine Arts Academy
1415 E. 70th St.
Contact:
773-553-2014