Welcome to the Excel Academy Parent Advisory Council
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is a community of parents, educators, and caregivers whose mission is to create strong, meaningful relationships for the benefit of our students. We will do this by supporting the campus in its endeavors throughout the school year, and establishing a forum for increased communication and information sharing.
Options Network Contact Info
- Richard Smith, Chief of Schools: RCSMITH2@CPS.EDU
- Brigitte Swenson, Deputy Chief of Schools: BLSWENSON@CPS.EDU
- Address: 1326 W 14th Place, Chicago, IL 60608
The PAC provides input and guidance on all school matters including student activities and functions, academics, and concerns. Additionally, the PAC advises on parent programming, reviews grant-funded initiatives, and supports extra-curricular activities.
PAC meetings are open to parents and guardians of currently enrolled and alumni students, community members, and staff. Though participation is not mandatory, family members are encouraged to participate.
PAC Meetings and Minutes
Excel Academy of Englewood
2024-2025 Meeting Dates:
- Title I Parent Night – Tuesday, October 1, 2024 @ 4:30PM
- PAC Q1 Meeting – Tuesday, November 4, 2024 @ 2:30PM
- PAC Q3 Meeting – Tuesday, December 3, 2024 @ 4:30PM
- PAC Q3 Meeting – Tuesday, January 14, 2025 @ 4:30PM
- PAC Q4 Meeting – Tuesday, February 4, 2025 @ 4:30PM
- PAC Q4 Meeting – Tuesday, March 4, 2025 @ 4:30PM
- PAC Q4 Meeting – Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ 2:30PM
- PAC Q4 Meeting – Tuesday, May 6, 2025 @ 4:30PM
Dates and times are subject to change based on PAC member availability. All dates and times will be posted. Should any change need to occur, it will be communicated at least 14 days in advance through multiple/various channels.
PAC members may vote to hold additional parent nights throughout the school year. Dates will be disseminated after the Q1 PAC meeting date.
Academic Year PAC Agendas & Meetings
Excel Academy of Roseland
2024-2025 Meeting Dates:
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Meetings are from 5 PM to 6 PM
Academic Year PAC Agendas & Meetings
Excel Academy of South Shore
2025-2026 Meeting Dates:
- Thursday, September 28, 2023 – 5PM-6:30PM
- Thursday, October 26, 2023 (parent-teacher conference) – 10AM-6PM
- Thursday, December 14, 2023 – 5PM-6:30PM
- Thursday, February 22, 2024 – 5PM-6:30PM
- Thursday, April 11, 2024 (parent-teacher conference) – 10AM-6PM
- Thursday, May 2, 2024 – 5PM-7PM
Academic Year PAC Agendas & Meetings
Excel Academy of Southwest
Parent Advisor Committee Roster
Roster and bylaws 24-25
2025-2026 Meeting Dates:
- September 17, 2024 – Title I: State of the School
- October 9, 2024 – PAC-Title I Budget/Elections
- November 20, 2024 – Title I: Post Secondary Planning/ Financial Aid
- December 18, 2024- PAC: Holiday Closeout
- January 22, 2025 – Quarter 3/Semester 2 begins Title 1: Financial Literacy
- February 19, 2025 – PAC: Building Community Partners
- March 19, 2025 – Title 1: School Safety
- April 16, 2025-PAC: School Year Outcome
Academic Year PAC Agendas & Meetings