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Board conditions EPIC Academy renewal, orders transition plan and $1.4M in FY26 wind‑down funding
Summary
The board amended and approved a renewal/transition for EPIC Academy Charter High School on Nov. 4 that requires a district‑prepared transition plan in consultation with EPIC stakeholders, monitoring of any additional FY26 funds, and a reporting deadline no later than December 2025; the vote was unanimous.
The Chicago Board of Education on Nov. 4 approved an amended renewal for EPIC Academy Charter High School that includes a required transition plan, financial monitoring provisions and an allocation of additional FY26 funds to support wind‑down operations.
Under the adopted amendment, the chief portfolio officer in the Office of Portfolio Management must prepare a transition plan in consultation with EPIC students, families and staff. The plan must "provide opportunities to maximize stability and continuity for EPIC families and qualified staff," including offering enrollment options at district‑run receiving schools and identifying open CPS positions for which EPIC staff…
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