CPS Revokes ASPIRA Charter, Orders Wind Down

The Chicago Public Schools Board amended and revoked the charter agreement with ASPIRA Inc. of Illinois, effective April 4, 2026, authorizing emergency wind down and cessation of operations. The agreement had previously been renewed to run through June 30, 2027, subject to conditions and oversight.

Document date · March 19, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027 (revoked as of April 4, 2026)

Renewal date

2026-04-04

Renewal

Original agreement and several renewals/amendments since 2003. This amendment both renews the agreement for 2 years and simultaneously enacts emergency revocation as of April 4, 2026. Renewal and funding are contingent upon ISBE certification and contract execution. Previous contract amendments increased student capacity and added campuses.

Document type

Report

Source document

Chicago Public Schools Board Report 26-0319-EX2

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Who was awarded the government contract by Chicago Public Schools Dist 299?

Aspira Inc of Illinois was awarded this government contract by Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, as recorded on March 19, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a report record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Chicago Public Schools Board Report 26-0319-EX2 (Report), dated March 19, 2026 from Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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