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
Toya Benson
Principal
Patricia Fields
Teacher
Tara Thompson
Teacher
Kenyatta Shelton
Secretary
Maelaya Brown
Student Representative
Essence Hale
Student Representative
Brooklyn Holmes
Student Representative
Artus Woodberry
Community Member
Markierra White
Community Member
Meeting Dates for 2025/6 School Year
All Meetings are scheduled to start at 3:45 pm
Location
*All meetings will be conducted at Crane Medical Prep in room 209.
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.