The $30 million toe in the water

The Chicago Board of Education election marks a significant transition after years of board members being appointed by the mayor,with state lawmakers passing bills in 2021 and 2024 to lay the groundwork for a fully elected board by next year.

According to the source, more than 50 candidates have filed to run for 21 seats on the board, with the district divided into 20 subdistricts, each represented by one member, and the president of the Board of Education elected district-wide.

The Chicago Board of Education is tasked with establishing goals and direction for Chicago Public Schools, approving its budget, hiring and evaluating the district's CEO, approving purchases, contracts, improvement plans, and disciplinary actions for teachers, administrators,and staff.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The source reports that the candidates' papework to run can still be challenged through June 2, with a successful challenge knocking a candidate's name off the ballot.

While the source does not provide information on the specific candidates, it does list the names of candidates who filed their paperwork to run in this year's election by district, as they are listed on the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners and the Chicago Board of Education.

What auditors flagged in the May filing?

The source notes that the election will mark a significant transition after years of board members being appointed by the mayor, with state lawmakers passing bills in 2021 and 2024 to lay the groundwork for a fully elected board by next year.

According to the source, the candidates' paperwork to run can still be challenged through June 2,with a successful challenge knocking a candidate's name off the ballot.

What's next for the Chicago Board of Education?

The election will mark a significant transition after years of board members being appointed by the mayor, with state lawmakers passing bills in 2021 and 2024 to lay the groundwork for a fully elected board by next year.

According to the source, more than 50 candidates have filed to run for 21 seats on the board, with the district divided into 20 subdistricts, each represented by one member, and the president of the Board of Education elected district-wide .