About Chicago Public Schools Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the fourth-largest school district in the nation, is at a defining moment in its history as we seek a visionary leader to help shape our next chapter. Serving over 325,000 students across 634 schools with an annual budget just under $10 billion, CPS is a system of scale, complexity, and possibilities. Following a historic milestone in the fall of 2024, CPS is now governed by a newly structured hybrid Board of Education, comprised of both elected and appointed members. This means greater representation and voice from parents, students, and community to the district’s leadership. Together, our 21-member Board oversees 1