Local School Council Advisory Board (LSCAB)

Pursuant to the Illinois School Code, in 1996, the Chicago Board of Education established a Local School Council Advisory Board (LSCAB) comprised of both elected and appointed currently-serving LSC members.

In addition to advising the Board, the LSCAB serves as a liaison between Local School Council members and senior staff and advises the Board of Education on other issues regarding the school district, as requested.

• View the LSCAB Members for the 2021-2023 Term

LSCAB Elections

In 1996, the Chicago Board of Education established a Local School Council Advisory Board (LSCAB) made up of LSC members that represent various regions of the city. The role of the LSCAB is to advise the CPS Board on issues related to Local School Council elections, operations, powers, duties, and school improvement plans. LSCAB members are elected every two years by current LSC members city-wide.

The time to apply to join the LSCAB is NOW!!!! LSC members interested in being a candidate for the LSCAB elections should:

1. Complete and file a Candidate Nomination Form with the Office of LSC Relations
2. Complete and file a Candidate Statement (Optional, but recommended)

The Nomination Form and Candidate Statement (if completed) must be filed in the Office of Local School Council Relations, 2651 W. Washington Blvd., 3rd Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60612 or emailed to lscabelections@cps.edu. The form must be received in the Office of LSC Relations by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. The LSCAB Nomination and Candidate Statement Forms are below.

Versions in English:

• Schools by Region
• Candidate Nomination Form
• Candidate Statement
• LSCAB Election-Appointment Timeline

Versiones en Español:

• Foro de nominación de candidatos
• Declaración del candidato
• Cronograma de Elección-Nombramiento de LSCAB

LSCAB Meeting Schedule for 2022-2023 School Year

View the LSCAB Calendar 2022-2023