Local School Councils
At a public hearing on education, parents and members of local schools councils make their case to the Senate Education Committee chair for LSC members to be seated by election instead of appointment.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
A local NAACP chapter joins the fight to overturn a CPS policy that allows appointed local school councils in some cases. A judge initially ruled for CPS but is allowing the case to proceed.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
The ruling means two South Side schools will not hold local school council elections next week. A parent-led challenge had sought a court order requiring elected LSCs at the schools.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
All but one school has enough candidates to hold LSC elections. Voting is scheduled for April 16 and 17. Newly elected councils take office this summer.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
A parent-led legal action to try to keep two local schools councils' membership elected - instead of having members appointed by the district - will go forward, a circuit judge has ruled.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
While most local school councils in Chicago are elected, the school district appoints members to those at alternative schools. A parents group says the policy violates the law.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
Local school councils set budgets and hire principals. CPS was expecting 8,500 applicants but received only 6,000, meaning there are not enough candidates to fill all the vacancies.
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
Voting to fill two-year Local School Council terms will be in April. Council members are responsible for hiring their school's principal and working on academic improvement plans
1 year ago | Paul D. Bowker
