Chicago Board of Education

If approved, the charter would enroll 100 more students at the high-school level.

Ald. Will Burns dismissed it as "political theater," insisting he wants to keep Dyett High School open.

But the Board of Education signaled no changes in the transition to Marine Leadership Academy.

Ombudsman Chicago said it accidently applied for a permit, sparking an early revolt from some residents.

The move would need to be approved by the Board of Education after a public comment period.

The City Council used an old trick to derail a demand to halt a Board of Education vote on charters.

Two aldermen, including one who is an ex-Marine, argued to change Ames to the Marine Leadership Academy.

Ald. Michele Smith supported the addition over protests in the immediate community.

Parents, students and teachers demanded TIF funds, an elected school board and a moratorium on charters.

Three other referendums advanced by City Council committee, crowding out measure pushed by Ald. Arena.

Student, parent and teacher groups planned a City Hall protest Monday on a national day of action.

Ald. John Arena charged that three proposed referendums were intended to keep his measure off the ballot.

Aldermen Bob Fioretti and John Arena invoked Rule 41 in calling for a vote on their school proposals.

The group, featuring "accountability committees," will meet on the same days as the Board of Education.

A resolution calling for a city referendum on an elected Board of Education went to the Rules Committee.