Types of Schools: Charter, Contract, and Performance
Charter schools are independently operated public schools that are not subject
to the same state laws, district initiatives, and board policies as traditional public schools. Charters
are operated pursuant to Illinois Charter Law. Charter school teachers are employees of
the non-profit governing board or education management organization hired by the non-profit board.
Contract schools are independently operated public schools under Renaissance
2010. Contract schools operate pursuant to the Illinois School Code, are managed by an independent
non-profit organization, and employ teachers who work for the non-profit. Contract Schools
have an advisory body comprised of parents, community members and staff.
Performance schools are
operated by CPS and employ CPS teachers and staff. These
schools are subject to the collective bargaining agreement between CPS and the
Chicago Teachers Union and other labor organizations, however they have flexibility
on many areas such as curriculum, school schedule and budget. In lieu of Local School Councils,
Performance schools have an Alternative Local School Council (ALSC), which allows parents, community
members, and staff to be involved in all aspects of the school’s activities.
For more details regarding the similarities between these three school types, click here.
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