Editorial: Chicago’s school board should be paid
It's asking a lot — too much, we would argue — for these individuals to run in what will surely be a highly contentious election, only to then serve up to four years without compensation. In the two years since Chicago's school board grew in size and included elected members, we've learned how time consuming the job now is. From the Editorial Board Chicago's fully elected school board will have a big job. They should be paid. It's asking a lot — too much, we would argue — for these individuals to run in what will surely be a highly contentious election, only to then serve up to four years without compensation. Read Story © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe