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Promise in Practice: A New Chapter in Chicago鈥檚 School Board Governance

January 2025

91女神 presents practical, parent- and student-vetted suggestions for the new 21-member hybrid Board of Education to consider as it begins its official business this month.

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About the Chicago Board of Education

Chicago's school board is transitioning from being appointed by the mayor to being elected by voters. Here鈥檚 what you need to know about the new Board of Education.

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On November 5, 2024, Chicago voters elected the first 10 members. 11 others are appointed by the Mayor.

Our Students, Our School Board

Led by the parents of our Fair Governance (aka Elected School Board) Task Force, we have held dozens of information sessions to educate parents about the law and the pending changes, hosted town hall meetings, and spearheaded the campaign for districts that fairly represent the demographics of our CPS community.

Here are some highlights:

What parents want

We surveyed 300 CPS parents in early 2021 and polled over 700 Chicago voters in 2023, and have presented to thousands of parents in between. Their priorities for the future elected school board have stayed the same for the past few years.

Fair racial representation

The school board should reflect the student body it serves.

Parent seats on the board

Some Board seats should be reserved for CPS parents.

Non-citizen participation

Parents should be allowed to vote, regardless of immigration status.

Campaign spending limits

Money should not determine who wins.

Compensation

Board Members should receive some compensation for their time.

Join our Parent-led Task Force

Learn how parents just like you are taking charge to make sure the future elected school board belongs to parents, not special interests or political groups. Join other parents to fight for these parent priorities and to ensure the future elected school board is accessible to families.

Learn more

What can you do?

Many CPS parents still do not know much about the transition to an elected school board. Print out our flyer or share it with parents in your school community to help educate the public.

Download our flyer and help spread the word!