What's an LSC?
The Local School Council (LSC) is an elected group of parents, community members, school staff, and students who work together with the principal to make important decisions about the school.
LSCs help make sure the school is:
- Forcused on student success
- Using its budget wisely
- Choosing strong leadership
What are the main powers of the LSC?
- 💰 Approve the school's budget, contracts, and internal accounts
- 📝 Help create and monitor the school improvement plan
- ⚖️ Evaluate, hire, and fire the school's principal
- 🔎 Make sure school policies reflect the needs of the whole community.
Why LSC elections matter:
Your LSC helps shape the future of your school - from academic programs to school climate - the LSC holds the principal accountable to the needs of all students and families.
Your LSC election vote is your say in how Senn is run!
The LSC members chosen in this election will decide whether to renew the current principal's contract or begin the selection process for a new principal.
Who's on the LSC?
Senn, like most CPS high schools, has fifteen members.
Principal
The principal is automatically a member of the LSC.
Non-Teaching Staff
One non-teaching staff member is chosen in an internal election.
Teachers
Two teachers are chosen in an internal election.
Students
Three student members are chosen in an internal student election.
Parents
Six parents will be chosen in a public election on Wednesday, March 18th.
This guide features parent candidate information.
Community Members
Two members of the community are chosen in a public election on Wednesday, March 18th.
This guide features community candidate information.