Ellen Rosenfeld
Incumbent
Chicago Board of Education Member, Subdistrict 4B
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Overview
Ellen Rosenfeld was elected to the Chicago Board of Education in 2024.1 A former Chicago Public Schools teacher and family engagement specialist, she chaired Bell Elementary’s Local School Council.1
On the board, she approved a 2025-26 budget without high-cost borrowing and opposed a later budget relying on uncertain state money.2 She voted against absorbing five Acero charter schools into the district.2 In 2024, she supported an independent audit of district finances, more English learner resources, busing for all students, and the district’s safety plan.3 She stated all options, including staff furloughs, should be considered to address the district's structural deficit.4 She declined to sign a pledge for a three-year AI ban, stating it could limit teaching responsible technology use.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $77,333
- Cash on hand
- $81,445
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts ($150 or less) | $2,875 | 4% |
| Larger gifts | $63,458 | 82% |
| PACs, parties and other campaign committees | $11,000 | 14% |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $8,396 in 4 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Ellen for Education
Endorsements
Sources
- Ellen Rosenfeld, Chicago Board of Education. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 4b, North Side, Chalkbeat Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Learn About The 10 Newly-Elected Chicago School Board Members Starting This January, Chicago Parent. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Chicago school board members voice concern, Chalkbeat Chicago. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Majority of Chicago School Board Candidates Back 3-Year Pause on AI, Government Technology. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Elections & Endorsements, SEIU Illinois State Council. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 Chicago Board of Education election, Wikipedia. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements, Common Ground Collective. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Key education endorsements for CPS School Board candidates, Chicago Sun-Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Personal PAC 2026 General Election Endorsements, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.