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  1. Chicago Teachers Union members are involved in school board elections, with Brandon Johnson being a close ally of the CTU.
  2. Jessica Biggs is contending for leadership of the Chicago Public Schools district board.

Chicago Public Schools Board Election Candidates and Governance Changes

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The Chicago Board of Education will elect its president for the first time, a position that previously was appointed by the mayor. Three candidates are running for the role: Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, and Victor Henderson. Jessica Biggs is a current board member and a director at the Southwest Organizing Project.

From chicagotribune.com

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The board president sets the agenda for the 21-member board, which oversees 626 schools and a budget of $1 billion. This role wields significant power over the district's contracts and operational spending.

Jessica Biggs is contending for leadership of the Chicago Public Schools district board, a process involving the Chicago Teachers Union.

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    City funding and regulatory oversight might require adjustments due to changes in Chicago Public Schools governance.

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