Aug 13, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardChicago Board of Education Special Board Meeting
The board conducted a special meeting to deliberate and vote on two key public policy agenda items. Both resolutions involved placing advisory questions on the ballot for the November 3, 2026, general election. The first resolution focused on a proposed surcharge on millionaires to generate additional funding for public schools. The second resolution concerned a civil penalty for vacant or undeveloped commercial and investment properties. The board engaged in a discussion regarding the nature of these referenda, emphasizing the need to explore long-term revenue solutions despite current budget challenges.