Maiter v. Chicago Board of Education

The plaintiffs, principals in the Chicago public school system and individuals on the 1970 and 1974 eligibility lists for principal, as determined by the board of examiners (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 122, par. 34 — 83), filed a com-

plaint against the defendant Chicago board of education (the board of education) on June 12, 1975. The trial court permitted certain interest groups and individuals to intervene as defendants. The nature of the interests of the interveners is discussed later. The selection of the principals for the Chicago public school system is governed by section 34 — 84 of the…