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Board approves relocation of YCCS Chatham campus, delays vote on Pantoja self-closure after community outcry
Summary
The board voted to relocate a Youth Connection Charter School campus and postponed a proposed Espira Pantoja self-closure after hours of public comment from Pantoja staff, parents, and union representatives calling for more transparency and community involvement.
The Chicago Board of Education on April 23 approved a relocation for the Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) Chatham campus and postponed consideration of a request tied to Antonio Pantoja High School after extensive public participation and heated discussion.
Board members voted to relocate the Chatham campus from 9035 South Langley Avenue to 4017 South Drexel Boulevard effective July 1, 2026. The roll call recorded 19 ayes and 0 nays; the motion was adopted.
Community concern centered on the…
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