Leadership Through Education!

   

 

March 9, 2017/9 de marzo 2017

Board of Directors

Dear ASPIRA Families,

Fernando E. Grillo, Chair Estrada Hinojosa & Co., Inc.

We are writing to inform you that ASPIRA of Illinois and our teachers’ union, Chi-ACTS, have reached a tentative agreement and a strike has been averted.

Gustavo Vidal, Treasurer Vidal & Associates Orlando Saez, Director Aker

ASPIRA of Illinois was founded on the principle that ALL students can reach their full potential as leaders through quality education and programs that support their needs. Many of our students come to our schools facing many challenges - from language barriers, to academic barriers - as they prepare to become firstgeneration college students. Our teachers are on the front lines every day working with them and we are grateful for their service.

Maribel Rodriguez, Director Chicago Transit Authority Luis Martinez, Director City Colleges of Chicago Juan Morado, Director State of Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board

Negotiations are never easy, especially during the financial crises ASPIRA, and all City of Chicago schools are facing. However, we are happy that both sides were able to come together to reach an agreement, and that instruction for our students will go uninterrupted.

Francesca Guzman, Student Director Alum, ASPIRA Early College High School Student Board Member

As we move forward, the ASPIRA administration and Board of Directors’ continuing goal is to operate an efficient and fiscally responsible organization and charter network, while providing the best possible education for our children.

Dr. Wanda Figueroa-Peralta President & CEO

Estimadas Familias de ASPIRA,

Haugan Middle School 3729 W. Leland Ave. Chicago, IL 60625

Les escribimos para informarles que ASPIRA de Illinois ha alcanzado un acuerdo tentativo con nuestro sindicato de maestros, Chi-ACTS. Nos complace anunciar que evitamos una huelga.

Business and Finance High School 2989 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

ASPIRA fue fundada con la creencia que cada estudiante puede alcanzar su potencial de ser líder, a través de una educación de alta calidad. La mayoría de nuestros estudiantes vienen a las escuelas de ASPIRA enfrentando muchos retos - desde las barreras del idioma a las barreras académicas - durante su jornada en convertirse en estudiantes universitarios de primera generación. Nuestros maestros trabajan duro para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes alcancen sus metas, y estamos agradecidos por su servicio.

Antonia Pantoja High School 3129 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60641 Early College High School 3119 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60641 Miguel del Valle Youth Development Center 3909 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60647

Las negociaciones nunca son fáciles, especialmente durante las crisis financieras a las que nos enfrentamos tanto a nivel de la ciudad y estado. Sin embargo, estamos complacidos que de ambas partes fuimos capaces de unirnos para llegar a un acuerdo, y que la instrucción para nuestros estudiantes continuará sin interrupción. Juntos, la administración ASPIRA y la Junta Directiva seguirá nuestro objetivo de operar una organización eficiente y fiscalmente responsable mientras ofrecemos la mejor educación posible para nuestros hijos.

Administrative Offices 3013 N. Monticello Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

Sincerely/Sinceramente,

773-252-0970 www.aspirail.org @ASPIRAIllinois

Fernando E. Grillo, Chairman/Presidente ASPIRA Board of Directors/Junta Directiva de ASPIRA

 

 

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