Compliance Documentation
Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria Charter Schools are public charter schools authorized by Chicago Public Schools and the Illinois State Board of Education. Both schools are administered by Catalyst Schools, an organization with an ~$30M annual budget and ~250 full-time employees. Various pieces of administrative compliance are linked below, and additional information can be obtained by emailing team employees listed below.
Catalyst Maria Charter School
Chicago Lawn - Kindergarten-12th Grade
6727 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
Phone: 773-993-1770
Fax: 773-993-1771
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
Austin - Kindergarten-8th Grade
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60644
Phone: 773-945-5025
Fax: 312-626-2345
Catalyst Schools Administrative/Business Office is:
Catalyst Schools
6727 S. California Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60629
Business/Administration Phone Number: 773-295-7001
Business/Administration Fax: 773-439-5514
Catalyst's Director of Operations is Mr. Philip J. Smith, who can be reached at psmith@catalystschools.org
Catalyst's Director of Finance and Compliance is Ms. Michele Nunez, who can be reached at mnunez@catalystschools.org
Catalyst's Finance and HR Coordinator is Ms. Vanessa Aragon, who can be reached at varagon@catalystschools.org
Catalyst Schools FOIA Officer – Michael Kasang, Director of Administration- mkasang@catalystschools.org
To contact the Catalyst network team, please contact Michael Kasang, Director of Administration- mkasang@catalystschools.org
To contact the Catalyst Board of Directors, please contact Michael Kasang, Director of Administration- mkasang@catalystschools.org and Board member and external liaison Mr. Claiborne Wade at cwade@catalystschools.org
Please find the Catalyst Schools' 2023-2024 policies for various aspects of the school communities below. Copies are also available in the Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria Main Offices and Family Engagement Rooms. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, or information@catalystschools.org.
Transportation Policy
Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) Policy
Attendance and Truancy
Code of Conduct (Catalyst Schools follow the Chicago Public Schools' Code of Conduct)
Reporting Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Retaliation
Wellness Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy
Illinois State Board of Education sexual abuse response and prevention resources: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Faiths-Law-Resource-Guide.pdf
Childrens Advocacy Center Notification Procedure Catalyst Schools
Sexual Misconduct Notification Procedure Catalyst Schools
Lottery Policy
In accordance with USDA/ISBE compliance for food service, please find the policies/documents related to food service at Catalyst Schools below:
To obtain an Annual Report or fiscal/compliance audit, please email Michael Kasang, Director of Administration- mkasang@catalystschools.org
Per Administrative Code Title77:Public Health Chapter I, the following are available for inspection by parents in the Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria Facilities Offices. Please call the schools to make an appointment to view these items if desired:
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Catalyst Schools Asbestos Management Plans
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6-Month Asbestos Surveys