Henry Clay School's Local School Council (LSC)
2022-2023 LSC Members
Principal - Jennifer Laurincik @jllaurincik@cps.edu
Assistant Principal - Leslie Hannah Weems @lyweems-hannah@cps.edu
Members: Principal: Jennifer Laurincik
Chairperson: Suzanne Stepek
Secretary and Special Education Teacher: Susan Mercon
Teacher: Suzanne Stepek
Staff: Kathleen Sylvertooth
Parents: Debora Alvarez & Patricia Verduzco
Community Members: Karen Espinosa & LaDonna Maldonado
History: Local School Councils were created under the 1988 School Reform Act to get Chicago’s communities involved in their schools. Councils are at the very heart of school reform and are responsible for many positive changes taking place. Input and decision-making by the Local School Councils are meaningful and positive partners in the education process.
Structure: The Local School Council members are elected every two years and is comprised of the principal, 6 elected parent representatives, 2 elected community representatives, 2 appointed teacher representatives, and 1 appointed school staff representative.
The LSC is responsible for: Principal evaluation and contracts Approval of Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP). Approval of how school funds and resources are allocated. Engaging parents and community members through various committees.
Meetings: The LSC meets monthly. Parents, community members, teachers, and staff are welcomed to attend this open forum and meeting minutes are posted on this site once finalized by the council.
School Year 2023-2024 Meeting Dates:
09/11/2023 Monday 8:30 am
10/16/2023 Monday 8:30 am
11/13/2023 Monday 8:30 am
12/11/2023 Monday 8:30 am
01/22/2024 Monday 8:30 am
02/12/2024 Monday 8:30 am
03/11/2024 Monday 8:30 am
04/08/2024 Monday 8:30 am
05/13/2024 Monday 8:30 am
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