March 12, 2014
“This council will have a seat at the table and have an opportunity to make their voices heard on issues that are important to students.” - Ashley Gordon, Honorary Chicago Board of Education member. Gordon (bottom left), was present at the meeting to introduce the Student Advisory. Gordon sat next to James L. Bebley, General Counsel; Barbara Byrd-Bennett, Chief Executive Officer; (top row): Jesse Ruz, Vice President of the Chicago Board of Education ; David L. Vitale, President of the Chicago Board ; and Deborah Quazzo, Board member.
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CPS' First Ever Student Advisory Council
Last week, Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) Board of Education presented its first ever student advisory council (SAC) at its monthly board meeting at 125 S. Clark St. The 19 member council is the realization of an initiative proposed by Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett who called for the creation of the council in early November.