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Reform Board of Trustees
Coverage of Reform Board of Trustees in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago Board of Education 101: Know the basics of the soon-to-be elected board guiding Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Board of Education will be fully elected in November for the first time in 30 years, allowing registered voters to elect a representative and board president. This entity is tasked with creating the vision and setting priorities for Chicago Public Schools, including holding significant financial power over local property tax allocation. The board's function differs from CPS’ central office, which handles day-to-day operations.