Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Parents and LSC chair press Chicago Board to remove Inter American Magnet School principal
Summary
Parents and Dr. Julie Wexler, chair of the Inter American Magnet School LSC, urged the board to remove or place on leave Principal Juan Carlos Zayas, citing alleged budget violations, safety-reporting lapses and retaliation; speakers said district oversight had not resolved concerns.
Multiple parents and the Local School Council chair for Inter American Magnet School used public participation time on Nov. 10 to press the Chicago Board of Education to remove the school's principal amid safety and governance complaints.
"We have urged you to remove him so that students are not subjected to continued poor leadership," said Maria Luisa Algarte, a parent, who told the board the principal had not met with…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
