Chicago's First Elected School Board Set, Mayor Johnson to Appoint Remaining Members

Mayor Brandon Johnson has until December 16 to appoint 11 members to complete the 21-member school board, shaping the future of Chicago Public Schools.

• Chicago voters elected 10 members to the city's first partially elected school board, a historic shift from 30 years of mayoral control.
• Mayor Johnson's appointments will be crucial in determining the board's stance on key issues, including potential school closures, as a related state law expires soon.
• Independent candidates, free from union or school choice endorsements, won significant victories in Districts 6, 9, and 10, reflecting community support over financial backing.
• The Chicago Teachers Union endorsed candidates won in some districts, but overall faced mixed results, highlighting diverse voter priorities.
• Mayor Johnson's appointments will need to comply with state law, requiring selections from subdistricts opposite those of elected winners.

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