Chicago City Council December 18th, 2019
Resolution Honoring Dr. Mark C. Schall on a Brilliant Career
WHEREAS, The 36th Ward and all of Chicago is full of great leaders in education who rarely get the recognition they deserve; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Mark C. Schall is a great example of one of those terrific leaders, dedicating over three decades to ensuring our children get the best education possible while never receiving proper credit; and,
WHEREAS, since 1986, his commitment to educational excellence has produced great results for families in the Districts he has served: 209, 111, 220 and most recently 299 for Chicago Public Schools, as Principal at Prosser Career Academy; and,
WHEREAS, he has directed and led many important programs and initiatives throughout his career such as: Titles I & II, SES, District TALENTS At-Risk Program, RISING STAR, Special Education; and,
WHEREAS, regardless of his great service across districts, he will always be honored at as a true Prosser Falcon, epitomizing all of Prosser Career Academy's core values including academic success, social emotional growth and inclusivity; and,
WHEREAS, in 2020 he will be ending his career at Prosser Career Academy, where he has served as Principal since 2008, providing thousands of students with a better life full of opportunity and promise; and,
WHEREAS, Prosser was able to grow and prosper under the great leadership of Dr. Schall to become the best CTE/IB school in all Chicago; and,
WHEREAS, he will be greatly missed by the many families and students, past, present and future, whose lives he has impacted and changed for the better; and,
WHEREAS, he has earned the admiration and love of so many students, parents, teachers and administrators; and,
BE IT RESOLVED, that Dr. Mark C. Schall will forever be considered a great public servant in the eyes of all Chicagoans, but especially his fellow Prosser Falcons and those that knew him; and,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the City Co...
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