Katherine S. Dunneback
Chicago Board of Education Member, Subdistrict 9B
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Overview
Katherine S. Dunneback is a speech-language pathologist and adjunct clinical professor at Saint Xavier University.1 She has worked in schools with many students from low-income families and is a former CPS parent.1 She opposes charter schools.1 She opposes any school consolidation.2 She supports expanding the Sustainable Community Schools program, which provides extra funding for services to the broader community.2 She has called for reducing large class sizes, less technology in classrooms, and expanding early childhood education.1 On funding, she does not support raising property taxes to the maximum.1 She wants the board to work with other elected officials to fund schools through other tax policies.1 She supports a graduated state income tax.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- June 18 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $1,200Of this, $1,000 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $1,200
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Larger gifts | $200 |
| The candidate | $1,000 |
Large contributions reported since June 30, 2026: $47,733 in 9 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Friends of Kate Dunneback
Endorsements
Sources
- Chicago school board election 2026 voter guide: District 9b candidates - Chalkbeat, Chalkbeat. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Editorial: Therese Boyle for Chicago School Board in District 9B, Chicago Tribune. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 2026 School Board Election - Chicago Teachers Union, Chicago Teachers Union. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements and Election Information - Personal PAC, Personal PAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
