The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA) endorsed Jesus “Chuy” Garcia for mayor of Chicago citing his extensive track record of standing up for public education. In front of John Hay Community Academy in the Austin neighborhood, CPAA President Clarice Berry, Garcia promised to bring control over Chicago schools back to the people.

“Almost 90 percent of Chicagoans have voted for a representative school board,” Garcia said. “A school board that is elected by the people and can ensure that every student in our system has access to good textbooks, libraries, recreational facilities; healthy food options; and course offerings in languages, literature and the arts. That’s what principals and administrators, along with teachers and parents have been calling on this Administration to deliver. We are still waiting.

“Chuy Garcia will be a champion for our schools,” said CPAA President Berry said. “Chuy has fought to build schools, not to shut them down. He is committed to fighting for an elected school board. That’s why Chicago Principals and Administrators Association is endorsing him for the next Mayor of Chicago.” The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association mission is to provide educational and ethical leadership needed in local school communities and across the system to ensure that all students attain the highest standards of achievement. About 1,200 members of the association are made up of principals, assistant principals and administrators.