OTHERRENEWED

Chicago Board of Education Report 26-0423-EX2

Board Renews Youth Connection Charter School Agreement

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299YOUTH CONNECTION CHARTER SCHOOLApril 23, 2026

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Description

The Chicago Board of Education renewed the Youth Connection Charter School Agreement for a four-year term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029 with multiple operational conditions. The action also approves relocating the YCCS Chatham campus to 4017 S Drexel Blvd and conditionally authorizes the self-closure of the ASPIRA-Antonia Pantoja attendance center, subject to stipulated board votes and student transition plans.

Contract Details

Vendor

YOUTH CONNECTION CHARTER SCHOOL

Agency

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, IL

Contract Type

OTHER

Document Date

April 23, 2026

Contract Term

July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029

Renewal Date

2029-06-30

Renewal Info

Renewal of charter and Charter School Agreement for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2029 with extensive conditions regarding continuous improvement, diverse learners, English learners, teacher licensure, discipline, facilities, lease management, and contingency planning. Approval for ASPIRA-Antonia Pantoja self-closure is contingent on YCCS Board vote by April 30, 2026, confirmations and plans by May 1, 2026, and guaranteed seats at other YCCS campuses; failure to meet stipulations rescinds the closure approval and requires continued operations through the 2026-2027 school year.

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