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Community Action Councils (CACs)

Community Action Councils (CACs) bring together families, school administrators, teachers, staff, and community stakeholders to support the improvement of local education.

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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#

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact CAC Specialist Carl Hurdlik at by email at cchurdlik@cps.edu by phone at (773) 259-0643.