# Committee on Education and Child Development meeting, May 26, 2026

- When: Tue, May 26, 2026, 10:30 AM (Chicago time)
- Where: 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: [Committee on Education and Child Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/education-and-child-development)
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8928507?video=1194181121
- Transcript: [full text](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/transcripts/1194181121.txt) (25,338 words, automatic captions)

## Meeting notes

> AI-written from the transcript. Speakers are inferred from cues in the recording, so treat names as estimates and check the video at the linked time.

The Education and Child Development Committee held a subject-matter hearing on CPS quarterly hearings and charter schools. After a public comment period, the committee approved Rule 45, heard extensive updates from CPS leadership on academic progress, budget, facilities, safety, charter oversight and capital projects, and then moved to adjourn the meeting.

Topics: public comment, Rule 45 approval, CPS academic and operational update, budget and fiscal outlook, charter and contract school oversight, meeting adjournment

### Agenda items discussed

- [33:55](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=2035) Public comment period: discussed
- [43:54](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=2634) Motion to approve Rule 45: passed
- [46:56](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=2816) CEO Dr. Macklin King presentation – CPS progress update: discussed
- [1:01:04](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=3664) Academic performance and instruction strategy update: discussed
- [1:13:23](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=4403) FY27 budget outlook and assumptions: discussed
- [1:43:13](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=6193) Charter and contract school oversight overview: discussed
- [3:23:36](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=12216) Motion to adjourn the meeting: passed

### Alderpersons who spoke

- [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (chair): Announced the motion to approve Rule 45 moved by Alderwoman Nicole T. Lee. ([43:59](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=2639)); Declared the ayes carried the motion, approving Rule 45. ([44:03](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=2643)); Turned the discussion over to Chief Education Officer Dr. Karima Assaf. ([56:40](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=3400))
- [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (alderperson): Moved the motion to approve Rule 45. ([43:59](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=2639)); Asked a clarifying question about capital funding for vacant school buildings. ([1:28:48](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=5328)); Requested a list of vacant school buildings from the chair. ([1:30:24](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=5424))
- [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (alderperson): Was acknowledged again before the presentation began. ([1:00:46](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=3646))
- [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (alderperson): Confirmed her presence on the committee. ([1:00:56](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=3656))
- [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (alderperson)
- [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (alderperson): Was thanked by a public commenter for supporting fair wages for lunchroom workers. ([41:41](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=2501)); Was given the floor by the chair to speak. ([3:04:08](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=11048))

### Exchanges between members

- [3:04:08](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=11048) Chairwoman Jeanette B. Taylor yielded the floor to Alderman William E. Hall.
- [3:04:11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=11051) Alderman William E. Hall acknowledged his presence after being yielded the floor.
- [3:04:44](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=11084) Chairwoman Jeanette B. Taylor confirmed Alderwoman Stephanie D. Coleman was present.
- [3:04:46](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=11086) Alderwoman Stephanie D. Coleman responded, “Yes, Chairwoman, I’m here.”
- [43:49](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=2629) Chairwoman Jeanette B. Taylor noted Alderwoman Jeylú B. Gutiérrez presence for quorum.
- [1:00:46](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FF74B2CD-EF4E-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39?t=3646) Chairwoman Jeanette B. Taylor again acknowledged Alderwoman Jeylú B. Gutiérrez before the presentations.

## Documents

- [Notice](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/32880de8-fc3b-4b7b-a759-4a350f32826a.pdf)
- [Agenda](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/82a10f58-cac2-41af-b8e5-ea548c923d95.pdf)

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