Mayor Johnson Appoints New Chicago School Board Amid Resignations

The entire Chicago Board of Education resigned, allowing Mayor Johnson to appoint new members in a bid to regain control over the school district.

The mass resignation of the Chicago Board of Education was triggered by tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez over financial management and union negotiations.
Mayor Johnson's new appointees to the board are expected to support his agenda, including the dismissal of CEO Martinez and securing a high-interest loan to address budget shortfalls.
The resignations have sparked widespread concern among city officials, with calls for a City Council hearing to review the appointments and the mayor's handling of the situation.
The Chicago Teachers Union, a key ally of Mayor Johnson, has criticized Martinez's leadership, citing instability in the district as a reason for the board's resignations.
The new board will serve temporarily until a partially elected board is seated in January, marking a shift toward a hybrid governance model for the school district.