The Democrat-controlled Illinois Senate has passed a plan for a 'hybrid' elected Chicago school board, a significant shift in governance that has been subject to debate. The plan, backed by the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and Mayor Brandon Johnson, proposes that 10 of the 21 school board members be elected in November 2024, while Mayor Johnson will appoint the other half. This decision marks a departure from previous proposals, notably one from Don Harmon in November, which suggested the entire board be elected. The move has been described as a compromise, with the term 'hybrid' previously being met with resistance. The legislation's passage indicates a move towards more democratic control of the school board, albeit with continued significant mayoral influence.
Chicago is on the path to getting the hybrid school board preferred by Mayor Brandon Johnson, with the Illinois Senate’s begrudging approval of legislation Tuesday finalizing the transition to an elected school board. https://t.co/dySixSwxab
The Illinois Senate approved a plan for how Chicago would elect 10 of 21 school board members in 2024. @chalkbeatchi reports: https://t.co/yA0WthB3C0 https://t.co/6GIpaFKoSg
In a very lukewarm stamp of approval, the Illinois Senate on Tuesday cleared a measure that would allow for the election of only 10 of 21 school board members in Chicago this November. https://t.co/WUGm1im2qJ
The Democrat-controlled Illinois Senate on Tuesday passed a plan that would created a “hybrid” elected school board in Chicago this fall, with half of the members voted in by residents and the rested appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson. https://t.co/kJecOEzdOq
The word "hybrid" paired w elected school board was once a big NO NO. IL Senate pass bill to elect HALF of Chicago School Board https://t.co/9mY5zND4kO
Illinois Senate pass bill to elect half of Chicago School Board in November https://t.co/D7BIL3pzRZ
Illinois Senate approves plan outlining how Chicago school board elections would start this November @sammie_smylie @chalkbeatCHI https://t.co/VNQcRw1Wmr
Illinois Senate passes plan for ‘hybrid’ elected Chicago school board backed by CTU https://t.co/CNzAxcf2uB
A Senate committee is expected to take up the plan preferred by the CTU and Mayor Brandon Johnson to elect half the Chicago school board in 2024, allowing Johnson to appoint the other 10 members. As you recall, Don Harmon floated a plan in Nov. to fully elect the board #twill https://t.co/ad5ORA55FC