Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board appoints Dr. McElhin King interim superintendent after contested floor debate
Summary
The Chicago Board of Education approved a resolution transferring and appointing Dr. McElhin King as interim superintendent/CEO effective June 25, 2025, following a floor discussion and a roll‑call vote. The motion passed with 11 ayes, 8 nays and 1 abstention.
The Chicago Board of Education on June 11 passed a resolution transferring and appointing Dr. McElhin King as interim superintendent and chief executive officer effective June 25, 2025.
The appointment was presented as a temporary transfer from King’s then‑current CPS role (senior director of education policy) to ensure continuity while the board completes a…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
