Parents, councilors mull return to elected school committee

With three newly-seated Boston City Council members, and growing pressure from parents, the council will look at the issue this year.

“It is something we should have more public conversation about and an item for discussion before the City Council’s Education Committee in this term,” said at-large Councilor Anissa Essaibi-George. “I look forward to that thoughtful conversation from all advocates for the various forms.”

District 7 Councilor Kim Janey said Bostonians should consider all options, including a hybrid appointed and elected body.

“One reason for having the appointed body is to make sure there’s a clear line of accountability to the mayor,” she said. “But a lot of parents feel there’s no accountability to them.”