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Parents and LSC chair tell Chicago Board to place Inter American Magnet School principal on leave amid safety and oversight complaints
Summary
Parents and the local school council (LSC) chair said the district failed to communicate with families and alleged the principal at Inter American Magnet School ignored directives, failed to report incidents and reassigned staff; they asked the board to place Principal Juan Carlos Saez/Zayas on leave and to update families about a formal investigation.
Parents and community leaders told the Chicago Board of Education on Nov. 10 that longstanding concerns about leadership and student safety at Inter American Magnet School require immediate board action.
Maria Luis Algarte, identifying herself as a CPS parent, said district communications promised to families and LSC members have not been sent and urged the board to “protect our students” by…
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