District 4A Board of Education Debate

A Chicago School Board Community Forum

Chicago is undergoing a historic transition to a fully elected Board of Education. The representative for District 4A will have a direct voice in shaping the policies, budget, and future of our public schools. Join your neighbors to hear directly from the candidates and ask the questions that matter most to our community.

Event Details

Date & Time
Mid-September (Weekday) TBD
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Dovetail Brewery
1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
🍻 Open Bar Dovetail Brewery is offering an open bar featuring their signature Kölsch. In true Cologne tradition, it will be served in classic 0.2L Stangen glasses! The open bar ends at 10:00 PM, but everyone is welcome to stick around and keep the conversation going.

Moderator
Leigh Giangreco Tentative
Freelance reporter covering Chicago politics, culture, and education.

Tentative Agenda

  • 6:00 PM
    Doors Open
    Grab a seat, grab a Stange of Kölsch, and submit your questions.
  • 6:30 PM
    Debate Begins
    Candidate introductions and moderated questions.
  • 7:45 PM
    Audience Q&A
    Questions drawn directly from the community.
  • 8:15 PM
    Meet & Greet
    Speak with the candidates one-on-one.

Meet the District 4A Candidates

Angel Alvarez Ellen Sherratt Karen Zaccor Current Board Member

What should we ask the candidates?

This debate is driven by the issues that matter to District 4A parents, teachers, and residents.

Submit a Question

More Debates Coming Soon

We are partnering with Dovetail Brewery to host additional candidate forums for surrounding districts. Dates and candidate lineups will be released soon—stay tuned!

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