This year's election for the Chicago Board of Education marks a significant transition after years of board members being appointed by the mayor. State lawmakers passed bills in 2021 and 2024 to lay the groundwork for a fully elected board by next year. The candidates' paperwork to run can still be challenged through June 2. A successful challenge would knock a candidate's name off the ballot.
Lake County, Southern Cook County, Kane County, Northern Cook County, Eastern Will County, Central Cook County, Grundy County, McHenry County, Northern Will County, DuPage County, Southern Will County, Kendall County, Porter County, Newton County, Jasper County, Lake County More than 50 candidates filed to run for 21 seats on the Chicago Board of Education election this year.
The full board will be made up of 21 total members. The district is divided up into 20 'subdistricts,' each represented by one member, and the president of the Board of Education is elected district-wide. The Chicago Board of Education is tasked with establishing goals and direction for Chicago Public Schools, approving its budget, hiring and evaluating the district's CEO, approving purchases, contracts, improvement plans, and disciplinary actions for teachers, administrators, and staff.
The election will mark a significant transition after years of board members being appointed by the mayor. State lawmakers passed bills in 2021 and 2024 to lay the groundwork for a fully elected board by next year. The candidates' paperwork to run can still be challenged through June 2. A successful challenge would knock a candidate's name off the ballot.
Here is a rundown of the names of candidates who filed their paperwork to run in this year’s election by district, as they are listed on the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners and the Chicago Board of Education
Chicago Board Of Education Election Candidates Board Members Appointed By The Mayor Fully Elected Board Challenged Through June 2 Successful Challenge Would Knock A Candidate's
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