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What is a Local School Council?Local School Councils are the site-based management team of each school. Their primary responsibility is to select the school's principal, renew the principals contract, approve the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement and approving the school's budget for the school year. Local School Councils were created under the 1988 School Reform Act to involve Chicago's communities in their schools. Councils are at the very heart of school reform, and the key factors to many positive changes taking place. Input and decision-making by the Local School Councils have proven to be meaningful and the councils have become positive partners in the education process. We encourage every person committed and dedicated to the education of children to become involved in the LSC election, become a candidate, run for office, be seated, and make a difference! Play a role in future of Chicago Public Schools. The time is now. For more information please contact the Murphy School office or CPS Department of School and Community Relations. What are the responsibilities for the Local School Council (LSC)?
What is the composition of an LSC? Local School Councils are made up of the principal, teachers, parents and community members. Elementary school LSCs consist of 11 voting members:
Who Is Eligible To Run For The Local School Council? » Click here to find out who is eligible to run for a seat on the LSCLSC Elections LSC Election Nomination forms are available in English and Spanish. Elections are held on the second semester Report Card Pick-Up Day in April of every even-numbered year. Parents and Community Representatives are elected, while Teacher and Student Representatives are appointed by the Board of Education. A non-binding advisory poll of faculty and staff is also held on the second semester Report Card Pick-Up Day in April of every even-numbered year to determine the preferences of faculty and staff regarding the appointment of teachers to the LSC. The results are sent to the Board, which will appoint two teacher representatives to each LSC. » Click here for the Local School Council Election information.What Type Of Instructional Guidance Or Training Do Local School Council Members Receive? There are a number of instructional learning sessions provided for local school council members to enhance their knowledge of how LSCs operate and their role as a LSC member. »Click Here for a list of these lessons
South Loop Elementary School
South Loop Branch |
2010-2011 Local School Council DirectoryParent Represenatatives Community Representatives
Julie Murphy - jmurphy2006@gmail.com Faculty Representatives 2010-2011 LSC CalendarALL MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT SOUTH LOOP SCHOOL
LSC Ad Hoc CommitteesFriends and Family of South Loop, Inc.: Friends & Family is a non profit organization focused to raise community, business and family awareness and involvement for the school's financial needs. The organization's primary mission is to fundraise for the continuation of South Loop's programs and to support the development of South Loop's vision and mission. The Finance Committee (LSC) will meet immediately following the regularly scheduled LSC meeting. Family Involvement Group (LSC): FIG is a parent group with a mission to encourage involvement among families at
South Loop School by participating in
academic enrichment, social events and fundraising - for the benefit of all our children.
Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of every other month. Communication Committee (LSC): This parent led committee reviews and revises communication to all stakeholders.
The first meeting: TBA South Loop Connections Committee (LSC): This group, led by our two LSC community representatives works to strengthen
the relationship between the school and surrounding community.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. |