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LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCILS
2O2O ELECTIONS
2020 ELECTIONSLOCAL SCHOOL COUNCILS
Apply to Become a Candidate in CPS’ Local School Council Elections
Applications due March 13 / 3 p.m.
How Do I Apply?
If you are looking to run, application forms are available at your school’s main office or can be downloaded at:
cps.edu/lsc Then submit completed application forms and two forms of identification by the March 13 / 3 p.m. deadline to:
CPS Office of Local School Council Relations2651 W. Washington Blvd., 3rd Fl., Chicago, Illinois 60612
School’s Main Officefor which they intend to run as a candidateor
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When Are LSC Elections?
Every two years, Local School Council elections are held city-wide, with the next election scheduled for:
Wednesday, April 22, 2020Elementary School LSC Elections
Thursday, April 23, 2020High School LSC Elections
Why Should I Participate in an LSC?
Serving on an LSC provides a unique opportunity to become engaged in your school community and play an active role in making policy
decisions affecting your school. LSCs are critical to ensuring positive student outcomes and a dynamic school environment.
How Long Do LSC Members Serve?
Parent, community, and educational staff LSC representatives are elected for a two-year term. High school student representatives serve a one-year term.
LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCILS
2O2O ELECTIONS
2020 ELECTIONSLOCAL SCHOOL COUNCILS
In the city of Chicago, Local School Councils (LSCs) serve as the policy-making bodies of each district managed school in the Chicago Public School (CPS) system. Comprised of parent, 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.
What is a Local School Council?