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Parents and LSC chair ask board to put Inter American Magnet principal on leave amid safety and budget allegations
Summary
Multiple speakers from Inter American Magnet School — a parent and the LSC chair — told the board they have sought removal of Principal Juan Carlos (transcript variants: Saez, Zayas) over alleged budget decisions, failures to report safety incidents to DCFS, poor communication with sanctuary teams, and retaliation; the LSC chair asked the board to place the principal on leave and update families.
Two speakers representing Inter American Magnet School told the Chicago Board of Education on Nov. 10 that they want the principal removed or placed on leave while investigations proceed.
Maria Luisa O'Garte, identified in the record as a CPS parent, said Principal Juan Carlos Saez had not allowed the sanctuary team to meet, had failed to communicate required information to families, and had ignored LSC requests for removal despite repeated appeals. "We have urged you to remove him so that students are not subjected to…
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