What is the LSC
Chicago Public Schools have Local School Councils (LSCs) to help with the operations of each school. The primary responsibilities of LSCs include approving how funds and resources are allocated, developing and monitoring the annual school improvement plan, and evaluating and monitoring the school's principal.
Every public school in Chicago has a LSC which is charged with three main duties: to decide how school funds and resources are allocated, to develop and monitor the annual School Improvement Plan (CIWP), and to evaluate and select the school principal.
The Local School Council consists of 6 parents, 2 teachers, a non-teacher staff member, 2 community members, 1 student and the principal of the school. Council members are elected by members of their peer group on the second semester Report Card Pick-Up Day in April of every even-numbered year. Parent, community, and teacher representatives serve a two-year term beginning July 1 after each election and ending June 30, two years later.
The Onahan School Local School Council (LSC) will meet the third Thursday of every month during the school year at 6:30 pm in the school auditorium, with some exceptions. All meetings are on the school website calendar. These meetings are open to the community. The LSC encourages the participation of teachers, parents, students, and neighbors in the important decisions it makes. There is a time for public comment during each meeting. If you cannot attend a meeting and wish to comment, please contact [email protected] by noon of the Thursday before the meeting. Each request should include your name and contact information along with the topic. Please understand that we may not be able to provide you with an answer at the meeting, but a member of the LSC will reach out to discuss your concern, as needed.
LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS
These elected officials will have a two year term starting in July 2024
Parent Representatives:
Therese Fontana, OMA/FOIA
Mariam Hafezi, Secretary
Sara Heiderscheidt
Edward Howard, Co-Chair
Molly Staron
Evan Trujillo, Co-Chair
Community Representatives:
Lydia Kaiser
Chris Neumann
Teacher Representatives:
Bridget McCormack
Melissa Meeks
Non-Teacher Staff Representative:
Rose Cisarik
Student Representative
Anna Major
The Local School will meet on the following dates for the 2024-2025 school year. The meetings start promptly at 6:30 pm in the auditorium.
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 2
July 9th Organizational Meeting (tentative)