All parents and community members who want to strengthen their local schools and have a positive impact on student achievement are encouraged to run for their Local School Council (LSC). No experience or formal education is required.
LSC members are elected by parents and community residents in an election that takes place every two years. The 2010 elections will take place at all elementary schools from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. on April 21. LSC elections take place at all high schools from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. on April 22.
Become an LSC member
LSC election forms are available now. Forms are also available at the main office of any Chicago Public School, CPS Area Office, Chicago Public Library, and Local School Council Relations Office, 125 S. Clark, 5th floor. To run for an LSC, download and complete the forms below:
Nomination forms must be dropped off or mailed to the Local School Council Relations Office by 3 p.m. on March 24 (deadline extended).
Become an LSC election judge
Interested in serving as a judge during an upcoming LSC election? To serve, you’ll need to download and complete the form. LSC election judge applications are available in 
English or Spanish.
Once completed, you can submit the form in a variety of ways:
1. Drop the form off at the school you would like to serve.
2. Take the form to any Area Office.
3. Mail the form to Community, 125 S. Clark St., 5th floor, Chicago, IL 60603.
Forms must be postmarked or dropped off at any of the above locations by 3 p.m. on March 24 (deadline extended). To serve as an election judge, each applicant is required to complete a series of training courses. Contact Community Relations to learn more about our required training courses.
LSC members
The school principal is automatically a member of the LSC. Teacher representatives are appointed by the Board, following a preference poll of all full-time staff. A high school student is also appointed by the Board, following a preference poll of students at the school.
LSC terms
Parent, community, and teacher representatives serve a two-year term beginning July 1 after each election and ending June 30, two years later. Student representatives serve a one-year term beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year.
Resources
Learn more about Local School Councils. For questions or help preparing for the election, call 773-553-1400 or read our LSC election guide. View additional LSC information below: