Apply for Honorary Student Board Member SY2023-24
Each spring, rising juniors and seniors at CPS have the opportunity to apply to become an Honorary Student Board Member for the following school year. Applicants are considered based on past leadership experience and essays. The individual chosen for the role will gain invaluable leadership experience, receive a $1,000 scholarship toward their college education, and play an important part in shaping the future of the District.
Applications are being accepted from March 13 through April 28, 2023. For additional information on the application and eligibility requirements, please visit cpsboe.org or email studentboardmember@cps.edu.
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 Lori E. Lightfoot. They are a diverse group of committed, distinguished, and highly-accomplished experts in their professions, as well as prominent leaders in social, civic, and cultural affairs.
- Miguel del Valle - President
- JOYCE CHAPMAN - Member
- SULEMA MEDRANO NOVAK - Member
- PAIGE PONDER - Member
- MICHAEL SCOTT, JR. - Member
- Elizabeth Todd-Breland - 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.