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
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Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
Austin - Kindergarten-8th Grade

5608 W. Washington Blvd. 
Chicago, IL 60644
Phone: 773-945-5025
Fax: 312-626-2345
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Catalyst Schools Administrative/Business Office
 
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
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​Please find the Catalyst Schools' 2025-2026 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. 
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Transportation Policy
​Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) Policy

​PII and FERPA

​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
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In accordance with USDA/ISBE compliance for food service, please find the policies/documents related to food service at Catalyst Schools below:
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1. Program Overview

2. Catalyst Schools Wellness Policy 

3. Fundraiser Approval Form 

4. Medical Diet Prescription Form 

5. Food Program Civil Rights

6. School Breakfast Outreach 

7. School Breakfast Outreach Espanol

8. School Lunch Outreach

9. School Lunch Outreach Espanol 

 
To obtain an Annual Report or fiscal/compliance audit, please email Michael Kasang, Director of Administration- mkasang@catalystschools.org
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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:
 

• Catalyst Schools Asbestos Management Plans

• 6-Month Asbestos Surveys