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Board approves amended EPIC Academy renewal with transition plan and $1.4M to support wind-down
Summary
The board voted Nov. 4, 2025 to approve an amended renewal and transition plan for EPIC Academy Charter High School that includes a requirement for a district-prepared transition plan and up to $1.4 million in additional FY26 funding to support a wind-down and maximize stability for students and staff.
The Chicago Board of Education on Nov. 4, 2025 approved an amended board report authorizing the renewal of EPIC Academy Charter High School with conditions that include a district-prepared transition plan and additional funding to support the school’s wind-down.
The amendment requires the Chief Portfolio Officer in the Office of Portfolio Management to prepare a transition plan in consultation with EPIC students, families and staff. The plan must identify options to maximize stability and continuity — including offering enrollment opportunities for EPIC students at district-run receiving schools and identifying open positions within CPS that qualified EPIC staff may be…
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