Why the First-Ever Elected Chicago School Board Matters
- For the first time ever, the Chicago Board of Education will be transitioning to an elected school board, opposed to a Mayor-appointed one.
- As part of this transition, the City of Chicago has been divided into 10 districts.
- Each district will be represented by one elected Board Member and another Board Member still appointed by the Mayor.
- The Mayor will also appoint one President of the Board, for a total of 21 Board Members that will serve a two year term.
- This gives Chicago residents a unique opportunity to have some say in how Chicago Public Schools are run!
- Strong schools create thriving neighborhoods and are the key to revitalizing Chicago.
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ALL registered Chicago voters! Including …
- Any Chicago student (CPS or private) who is 18 years or older by Nov 5!
- Recent Chicago graduates who are away at college.
- Parents and grandparents of current or future public or private school students in Chicago.
- Any person without students in their family, that understands that strong schools create strong economies.
The Chicago School Board election is on the same ballot as the Presidential election. Therefore, when you vote for President, continue down that ballot and vote for the leaders of Chicago Public Schools Board of Education.
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District 4 - Meet Your Candidate
(District 4 includes Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Northcenter, and most of Uptown.)
Kimberly Brown has the proven experience as an organizational and executive leader, adult educator, CPS parent, and journalist to serve on the Board of Chicago Public Schools.
As the candidate with the most experience, she has earned endorsements from parent-run organizations. Vote for experience and empathy over Chicago business-as-usual.
Kimberly Brown is committed to:
- Bringing back bus transportation to ensure all students have equal access to education.
- Prioritizing bike and pedestrian safety around schools.
- Implementing improved procurement and financial oversight to ensure our resources are used effectively.
- Promoting transparency and access to data and information to keep our community informed about school operations.
- Improving academic outcomes for all students.
- Ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Strengthening partnerships between schools, families, and the community.
Your vote is crucial in shaping the future of our schools. Please join Kimberly in making a difference for our kids.
The Board of Education, also called the school board, is a unit of local government that establishes direction, goals, and priorities for a school district and determines policy, budget, leadership, and administration.
- Sets CPS purpose and vision.
- Oversees $10 billion budget, professional staff, educators, and all students.
- Oversees/manages/negotiates contracts.
- Advocates with government agencies to grow resources.
- Connects with the community.
- Employs the CEO/Superintendent.
- Delegates authority.
- Monitors CPS performance.
Free Download: Board of Education Candidate Scorecard
Download our free, School Board Candidate Scorecard, to help inform your decision today. Informed votes on local elections change lives and improve our city.
