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Local School Councils (LSCs)

In the city of Chicago, Local School Councils serve as a governing body for each district-managed school in CPS. LSCs help to propel our schools forward by inviting valuable collaboration from parents, community members, students and staff. 

What's Happening Now in the 2024 LSC Elections

  • Get Out to Vote

    Your voice matters! Vote for LSC candidates on election day to make a difference for your school and community.  Elections will be held on the following dates:

    • April 10, 2024 for Elementary School LSC Elections
    • April 11, 2024 for High School LSC Elections

    View our 2024 Voting Guide to check your voting eligibility, view instructions for election day, and learn more about the LSC election process.

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  • View LSC Candidates

    Want to see who is running for your school's LSC in the upcoming election? Use the LSC Election Map to view candidates at your school and check your voting eligibility.

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  • Meet LSC Candidates

    Candidates in the LSC election will have an opportunity to introduce themselves to stakeholders at candidate forums that will be held from March 11 to 19. Contact your school for details on specific dates and times.

  • Mark Your Calendar

    • October 16, 2023: Nomination period begins for candidates
    • February 14, 2024: Deadline for filing LSC candidate forms
    • April 10, 2024: Election day for elementary schools 
    • April 11, 2024: Election day for high schools
    • July 1, 2024: New term of office begins

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How LSCs Make a Difference

Serving on a LSC provides a unique opportunity to become engaged in your school community and play an active role in making decisions affecting your school. LSCs are critical to ensuring positive student outcomes and a dynamic school environment. Interested in learning more? Watch our video featuring LSC members.

 

How LSCs Make a Difference

Serving on a LSC provides a unique opportunity to become engaged in your school community and play an active role in making decisions affecting your school. LSCs are critical to ensuring positive student outcomes and a dynamic school environment. Interested in learning more? Watch our video featuring LSC members.

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Fill an Open Seat on Your LSC

Your Local School Council needs your support. We are looking for parents, community members, educators, and students to fill open LSC seats for the 2022-24 term of office and help shape the future of our district. Learn more about LSC opportunities in your area and apply today.

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About Local School Councils

Comprised of parents, community, educational, and student members, LSCs serve as an important vehicle for participatory democracy, providing a wide variety of stakeholders an opportunity to make important decisions about how students in their communities will be educated. 

Local School Councils are responsible for:

  • Approving the school based academic plan (CIWP)
  • Approving the alignment of budgetary resources to the CIWP
  • Engaging in the annual evaluation of contract principal’s professional practices
  • Selecting or renewing contract principals

FAQs

LSC Members Map

Use this map to view current LSC members by school and find information about open LSC seats in your area. Learn more about applying for open seats at our LSC Vacancies webpage.

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LSC Elections Map

Use the map below to view LSC candidates and check your voting eligibility during election periods. Learn more about LSC elections at our elections page.

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Office of Local School Council Relations

773-553-1400

773-553-1402 (Fax)

Garfield Park Office
2651 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612