Chicago is moving to a fully elected school board. The current 21-member board is a hybrid: 10 members were elected in November 2024 (listed individually here) and 11 were appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, with appointed member Sean B. Harden serving as Board President. All 21 seats — one citywide president plus 20 sub-district seats — are on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the winners take office in January 2027, creating Chicago’s first fully elected Board of Education.
Chicago Board of Education — Appointed Seats & 2026 Transition
| Office | School Board |
|---|---|
| Office | Hybrid elected/appointed board through Jan 2027 — City of Chicago — Elected Nov 2024; interim term to Jan 2027; on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot |
| Note | Appointed seats change by mayoral action; confirm the current appointed roster at cpsboe.org before relying on individual names. |
| Contact | Official Website |
| Verified | August 2026 |