CPS is committed to transparency, and working with the Board is a vital part of ensuring that every action we take is thoughtful, equitable, and meets our high standards of excellence and integrity. The Board ensures CPS is progressing toward its long-term goal of providing a high-quality, world-class education for every student in every neighborhood in Chicago.
Please visit the Board website for information relating to the Board’s public meetings, agendas and schedules, and all other actions that impact our school communities.
Members
The members of the Chicago Board of Education are appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson. All have a significant and direct connection to CPS — as either current or former CPS parents, educators, or students themselves. All will bring a unique perspective and skillset to the important work of educating and supporting our city’s children.
- Sean B. Harden - President
- Olga Bautista - Vice President, District 10B
- Ed Bannon - Member, District 1A
- Jennifer Custer - Member, District 1B
- Ebony DeBerry - Member, District 2A
- Debby Pope - Member, District 2B
- Norma Rios-Sierra - Member, District 3A
- Carlos Rivas - Member, District 3B
- Karen Zaccor - Member, District 4A
- Ellen Rosenfeld - Member, District 4B
- Jitu Brown - Member, District 5A
- Michilla Blaise - Member, District 5B
- Anusha Thotakura - Member, District 6A
- Jessica Biggs - Member, District 6B
- Pastor Emma Lozano - Member, District 7A
- Yesenia Lopez - Member, District 7B
- Angel Gutierrez - Member, District 8A
- Cydney Wallace - Member, District 8B
- Frank Niles Thomas - Member, District 9A
- Therese Boyle - Member, District 9B
- Dr. Che "Rhymefest" Smith - Member, District 10A
Find Your Board Representative
Use our Chicago Board of Education map to find your representative.
Connect With Your Representative
The Chicago Board of Education offers monthly office hours as an additional opportunity for stakeholders to connect with a Board of Education member.
Resources
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All Board policies are indexed and available to the public through a searchable database.
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Proposed Policy and Public Comment
The experiences and opinions of our CPS community are incredibly important, and we want to make sure your voices are heard. The Board is committed to listening and reflecting on public comments regarding proposed policies or rule changes. Learn about upcoming proposals and submit a public comment here.
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All Board rules are indexed and available to the public through a searchable database.
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Information from past Board meetings include actions, videos of the meeting, proceedings, and any presentations that were made by senior leadership as well as written comments when applicable. Board Actions are available in PDF format arranged by Board report number in the order in which they were presented to the Board.