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Incorporated as an Illinois nonprofit corporation
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Established a founding Board of Directors
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Appointed distinguished strategic advisors
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Identified a proposed campus
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Engaged the Illinois Facilities Fund (IFF) to explore facility financing
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Receiving guidance and support from the Illinois Network of Charter Schools
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Community meetings underway
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Official website and The Excellence Insider launched
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Building partnerships with community and civic leaders
π Dual enrollment discussions underway with college partners
π Preparing our charter application
β³ Building support for the community referendum