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PR 26-0023

Public Charter School Board Shantelle Wright Confirmation Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Resolution confirms Shantelle Wright to D.C.'s Public Charter School Board, which authorizes and oversees charter schools serving 45% of district students.

Approved with Resolution Number R26-0064
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0023

Legislative bill overview

This resolution confirms Shantelle Wright's appointment to the District of Columbia Public Charter School Board. The measure went through committee review and markup before receiving final approval in April 2025, with the Committee of the Whole filing its report in September 2025.

Why is this important

The Public Charter School Board oversees the authorization, oversight, and accountability of D.C.'s charter schools, which educate roughly 45% of the district's public school students. Board member confirmations directly influence educational policy decisions affecting tens of thousands of students and millions in public funding allocation.

Potential points of contention

  • Board independence concerns: Questions about whether appointees have potential conflicts of interest or predetermined policy positions that could affect charter school oversight impartiality
  • Charter school accountability: Disagreements over whether the board strikes the right balance between charter school autonomy and public accountability measures
  • Representation and composition: Debates about whether board membership adequately represents charter school stakeholders, traditional public school interests, families, and community perspectives

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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