School Year 2025-2026 Meeting Dates:

2nd TUESDAY of EVERY MONTH @ 8:15 a.m. starting on Tuesday, September 9th!
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Henry Clay School's Local School Council (LSC)


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2025-2026 LSC Members
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Principal - Jennifer Laurincik @[email protected]   
Assistant Principal - Leslie Hannah Weems @[email protected]

Members: Principal: Jennifer Laurincik
Teacher: Aldo Flores
Teacher: Suzanne Stepek
Staff: Kathleen Sylvertooth
Parents: Debora Carabez, Cecilia Contreras, Denise Palafox, & Martha Verduzco
Community Members: Elsa Carabez, Karen Espinosa, 
Student: Hatssiry Gutierrez

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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.