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Parents, students and unions press Chicago board to preserve conservatory programs and protect staff amid charter transitions
Summary
Dozens of parents, students, teaching artists and union leaders urged the Chicago Board of Education to protect the conservatory model at the Chicago High School for the Arts, preserve teaching artist jobs, and ensure a transparent transition for Epic Academy students and staff.
Dozens of community members, students and union leaders used a public-comment period at the Nov. 4 Chicago Board of Education special meeting to press the board to preserve arts programming and protect staff and students affected by proposed charter and contract changes.
Union representatives opened the public-participation block. Jackson Potter, CTU vice president, criticized charter operators and urged the district to prioritize stability, mutual aid and coordinated student supports, including food and transportation assistance and potential stipends for staff who…
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