Michael Scott, 60, the president of the Chicago board of education, was remembered at services last month for his lengthy record of community service. His body was found Nov. 16 partially submerged in the Chicago River with a .380-caliber handgun nearby. The Cook County medical examiners office says he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Chicago police are continuing their investigation, but haven’t found evidence that Mr. Scott was the victim of a crime.
A version of this article appeared in the December 02, 2009 edition of Education Week as Chicago Board President Remembered
