Local School Council (LSC)

Henry Clay School's Local School Council (LSC)

2020-2021 School Year Meetings Dates:
9/14, 10/19, 11/9, 12/14, 1/11, 2/8, 3.8, 4/12, 5/17, and 6/14

2020-2021 LSC Members:
Principal-Jennifer L. Laurincik
Assistant Principal-Leslie Weems-Hannah
Secretary & Teacher Representative-Susan Mercon
Teacher Representative& Co-Chair-Guadalupe Valerio
Support Staff Representative- Antoinette Islas
Chairperson & Parent Rep.-Maria Amezcua-Garcia
Parent Representative-Debora Carabez
Parent Representative-Erika De La Cruz
Parent Representative-Marta Juarez
Parent Representative-TBD
Community Representative-Irma Cardenas
Community Representative-Karen Espinosa
Freedom of Information Act Officer-Susan Mercon

October LSC Meeting & Forum
Monday, October 19th from 1:00-3:00
meet.google.com/rru-suaz-hor
Join by phone
(US) +1 402-526-0330 (PIN: 580011311)

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Past LSC Meeting Minutes...

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2020 LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL (LSC) Election Information...
Please click on the the file below (left) to read the list of candidates' names who are running for your Henry Clay School LSC and click on the file (right) to read about the upcoming LSC elections that will take place later this fall.

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Please click on the video below to watch the LSC / Ballot Positions for LSC Election (2020-10-08 at 13:06 GMT-7) Video.

Please click on the video below to watch the LSC / Ballot Positions for LSC Election (2020-10-08 at 13:06 GMT-7) Video.

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.