Community Action Councils (CACs) consist of 25 to 30 voting members who are directly involved in developing a strategic plan for educational success within their communities. CAC members include:
- Parents
- Elected officials
- Faith-based institutions
- Health care and community-based organizations
- Local School Council (LSC) members
- Business leaders
- Educators and school administrators
- Staff members from Chicago's sister agencies
- Community residents
- Students
CAC Ambassadors roles and responsibilities:
- Attend and actively participate in monthly meetings
- Review school data to develop academic improvement initiatives
- Develop annual educational strategic plan to improve schools
- Actively participate in CAC committee meetings and initiatives outside of the monthly meetings
- Provide community perspective on critical CPS initiatives and policies related to school improvement strategies
- Recruit judges and candidates for LSC elections
- Attend Annual CAC conferences, retreats, and/or summits
Meeting Schedule
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Austin
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
2025 Dates: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10
Where: Virtual (Zoom). Meeting ID: 839 2504 9858 Passcode: 353763
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Greater Bronzeville
When: Usually the 2nd Monday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please double-check schedule with CAC Specialist Carl Hurdlik (cchurdlik@cps.edu)
2025 Dates: January 27, February 24, March 24, April 21, May 19, June 9
Where: Timothy Community Corporation (4351 S. Drexel) and Virtual (Zoom)For more information, visit the Greater Bronzeville CAC website.
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Englewood
When: 3rd Thursday of the month 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
2025 Dates: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17
Where: Virtual (Google Meet) -
Far South
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
2025 Dates: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17
Where: Virtual (Zoom) Meeting ID: 873 1054 0302 - Passcode: 752956 -
Humboldt Park – East
When: Usually every other Tuesday at 11 a.m. Please double-check with CAC Specialist Carl Hurdlik (cchurdlik@cps.edu) to confirm meeting dates.
2025 Dates: April 8/27
Where: Clemente High School 1147 N. Western Ave (3rd floor media center) or Virtual (Google Meet) -
Humboldt Park – West Garfield
When: 4th Monday of the month 10 a.m.
2025 Dates: January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23
Where: Virtual (Google Meet) Or dial: (US) +1 520-549-4300 PIN: 434 526 025# -
Hyde Park-Kenwood
When: 4th Wednesday of the month 6:30 p.m.
2025 Dates: Jan 22, Feb 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25
Where: Virtual (Google Meet) -
North Lawndale
When: 4th Wednesday of the month, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
2025 Dates: Jan 22, Feb 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25
Where: Virtual (Google Meet) Or dial: (US) +1 404-448-2924 PIN: 607 928 588#