Local School Council
The Agassiz Local School Council (LSC) is the site-based management team of the school. The LSC consists of 11 voting council members:
- 6 parent representatives,
- 2 community representatives,
- 2 teacher representatives, and
- 1 principal.
Parents and community residents elect the parent and community representatives. Members of the school faculty and staff elect the teacher representatives. All ten elected members of the LSC serve a two-year term. The school Principal holds a permanent seat on the council.
The LSC has 4 primary responsibilities
- Principal Selection: The LSC is responsible for selecting the school's Principal. Principals are hired for a 4-year contract, at the end of which they are either rehired or replaced by the LSC.
- Principal Evaluation: The LSC is responsible for conducting performance evaluations of the Principal throughout their contract.
- School Improvement Planning: The LSC is responsible for developing and approving the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA)
- School Budget: The LSC is responsible for developing and approving the school's budget. Upon approval the LSC manages the school's budget as well as discretionary funds.
In addition to these four primary responsibilities, our LSC is devoted to and involved in many other areas of school improvement. In order to better focus on these specific areas, the LSC forms committees. Anyone interested in serving on an LSC committee may join. You do not need to be elected to join a committee or attend meetings. There are several committees and other school groups, including:
- Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC). Note: after the jump, click BAC link on the left
- Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
- Principal Evaluation Committee
- Professional Personnel Leadership Committee (PPLC)
- Special Education Parent Committee (SEPC)
Current Council Members
- Tom Driscoll, Chair, Parent Representative
- Paul Schearf, Vice-Chair, Parent Representative
- David Rench, Secretary, Teacher Representative
- Meghan Lynch, Secretary, Teacher Representative
- Mira Weber, Principal
- Cassi Cohen, Parent Representative
- Kate Goetz, Parent Representative
- Phil Isom, Community Representative
- Ingrid Kromer, Parent Representative
- Rich Lenkov, Parent Representative
- Tal Pendo, Community Representative
Council Meetings
The Agassiz LSC meets at 6:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month in the school's music room (#103). LSC meetings are open to the public and everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. There is time alloted for public comments at each meeting, and we welcome your input.
Schedule of Meeting Dates (unless posted otherwise)
- September 1, 2010
- October 6, 2010: Public presentation of budget and biannual SIPAAA progress report
- November 3, 2010: Four-year principal evaluation
- December 1, 2010: Special Topic: efforts to foster a welcoming and supportive learning climate, Special guests: parents of 7th and 8th grade students
- January 4, 2011: Special Topic: efforts to increase academic excellence, Special guests: parents of 5th and 6th grade students
- February 2, 2011: Special Topic: efforts to enhance arts integration school-wide, Special guests: parents of 3rd and 4th grade students
- March 2, 2011: Special Topic: efforts to increase satisfaction with the school building/facility, Special guests: parents of 1st and 2nd grade students
- April 6, 2011: Public presentation of proposed budget and biannual SIPAAA progress report*
- May 4, 2011: Special Topic: efforts to enhance parent and community involvement, Special guests: parents of pre-k and kindergarten students
- June 1, 2011
* Subject to change based on when we receive budget information from the school district and any revised timelines for budget development
Agendas
Agendas are also posted at the school entrance 48 hours in advance of each meeting.
Recent meeting minutes are posted on the school's LSC bulletin board. For access to historical minutes, please contact the school office.
Election and Other Information
For information about LSC elections, eligibility, history, and training, please visit the Chicago Public School's LSC Web site at http://www.cps.edu/Pages/Localschoolcouncils.aspx.
