The current members of the Board are:

Mr. Henry S. Webber, Chairman
Vice-President for Community Relations
University of Chicago

Ms. Shirley Newsome, Vice Chairman
Chairperson, North Kenwood/Oakland CCC

Professor Anthony Bryk, Secretary
Director, Center for School Improvement

Mr. Duel A. Richardson
Director, Neighborhood Relations
University of Chicago

Professor Richard P. Saller
Dean of the Division of Social Science
University of Chicago

Dr. Kenneth B. Smith
Senior Fellow, Chicago Community Trust

Mrs. Sara Spurlark
Co-Director, School and Leadership Development Programs,
Center for School Improvement

Board members are responsible for:

Fiscal oversight
Charter accountability
Oversight of design of permanent governing structure