What is an LSC?
Local School Councils are elected governing bodies at the school level in CPS. They were established under the 1988 School Reform Act to give parents and community members a real voice in school decision-making.
LSC Composition
An LSC typically includes:
- 6 Parents
- 2 Community Members
- 2 Teachers
- 1 Non-teaching staff member
- The Principal
- 1 Student representative (for high schools)
LSC Responsibilities
LSCs have several key responsibilities, including:
- Hiring and evaluating the principal
- Approving how school funds and resources are allocated
- Approving the Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)
- Monitoring school progress and improvement
Current LSC Representatives
Sherita Carter-King
Principal
Amme Nowlin
Teacher Representative
Loretta Fields
Teacher Representative
A. Hernandez
Parent
Mrs. Paraharm
Community Member
Ms. M. Russell
Parent
Khadijah Warfield
Advocate
M. Walker
Student Representative SY26
Meeting Dates for 2025/6 School Year
All Meetings are scheduled to start at 12:50 pm
Location
*All meetings will be conducted at Simpson's Conference Room.
unless otherwise stated on the monthly agendas posted below.
Public Participation Rules
Public participation will be limited to up to 5 participants with no more than 3 minutes per participant.
May 28, 2025
Minutes from Meetings
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Any Questions about our LSC?
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