Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Haugen parents and teachers urge board to reverse colocation denial, citing overcrowded classrooms
Summary
Community members from Haugen Elementary described classrooms at capacity, services in closets and hallways, and asked the board to place a colocation request on the agenda and provide the portfolio office’s rationale for its denial.
Chicago — Dozens of parents, teachers and alumni from Haugen Elementary told the Chicago Board of Education’s agenda-review meeting that the school is overcrowded and that district staff denied a neighborhood‑led colocation request without an acceptable rationale.
Several speakers described classroom and support spaces converted into closets and hallways and said enrichment, library and special education spaces are threatened. "We have teachers…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
