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​LSC Community Representative Vacancy

Peirce Elementary School has a vacant community representative seat on its Local School Council and it is looking to fill the seat by its next meeting on October 19th.  The LSC plays an essential role in decisions that impact the school community, including:
  • Approving the school-based academic plan
  • Approving the alignment of budgetary resources
  • Engaging in the annual evaluation of contract principal's professional practices
  • Selecting or renewing contract principal
Applicants are encouraged to attend the October 19th LSC meeting hosted at Peirce in the gymnatorium at 5:30pm to introduce themselves and share a brief statement as to why they are applying.
Eligibility
​A community member is eligible to serve as a community representative if they:
  • Are 17 years of age or older
  • Reside in the attendance area or voting district of that school (see boundary map below)
  • Are not the parent or legal guardian of a child currently enrolled at that school; and
  • Are not an employee of the Chicago Board of Education.
Required Forms
Applications are due by October 12th at 3pm.  Please submit hard copies of the nomination packet and 2 forms of ID to the principal at Peirce and email copies of the nomination packet to the Office of Local School Council Relations at lscrelations@cps.edu. Below are links to the nomination forms:
  • Candidate Nomination Form [ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]
  • Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form [ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]
  • Telephone Number Disclosure Form [ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]
  • Candidate Statement Form (Optional) [ ENGLISH  | SPANISH ]
Examples of acceptable forms of identification include:
  • Driver’s License
  • State of Illinois ID
  • Voter Registration Card
  • MediPlan/Medicaid Card
  • IDPA Card
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Matrícula Consular
  • Student ID
  • Public Library Card
  • Other Governmental Agency I.D.
  • Current Lease
  • Current Utility Bill
  • Credit or Debit Card
  • Employment ID
  • Court Documents
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LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL (LSC)

2023-2024 MEMBERS 

Principal
Lori Zaimi 

Parent Representatives
Keith Bjorklund
Rakhee Dodia, Secretary
Nicole Granacki, Vice Chairperson
Kathleen Hayes, FOIA/OMA Officer
Mathieu Kouame, Chairperson
Lindsey Moon
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Community Representatives
Byron Adams
Vacant

Student Representative
Vacant

Teacher Representatives
Vacant
​Vacant

Non-Teacher Staff Representative
Adolfo Ramirez

MEETING DATES & DOCUMENTS 

 Peirce 2023 - 2024 LSC Meeting Dates
*Meetings are held in the school gym - enter through door #8 on Gregory.

July 13th at 6:00pm, Organizational Meeting
September 14th at 3:30pm
October 19th at 5:30pm
November 16th at 5:30pm
January 18th at 5:30pm
February 15th at 5:30pm
March 14th at 5:30pm
April 11th at 5:30pm
May 16th at 3:30pm
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SY 2023-2024 Local School Council Agendas & Minutes 
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LSC Meetings Archives 
​2022-2023 LSC Meeting Archive

2021 - 2022 LSC Meetings Archive
2020 - 2021 LSC Meetings Archive
2019 - 2020 LSC Meetings Archive
2018 - 2019 LSC Meetings Archive
2017 - 2018 LSC Meetings Archive
2016 - 2017 LSC Meetings Archive 
2015 - 2016 LSC Meetings Archive

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​WHAT'S AN LSC? 

​Learn about the role of the Local School Council, elections, training, eligibility, and more on the CPS LSC website. 

​PEIRCE LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL CONTACTS 

General LSC Email
peircelsc@gmail.com

LSC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Annually evaluate the performance of the principal
  • Approve the principal contract
  • Approve amendments to the expenditure plan
  • Approve the Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) and monitor its progress
  • Adopt a school uniform or dress code policy
  • ​Approve the budget, internal accounts, and fundraising activities of the school in accordance with Board policy

Local School Council members should maintain a cooperative relationship with the principal and make decisions that are in the best interest of every student who attends the school. 
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Peirce LSC Bylaws

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Accommodations for School Meetings
Peirce strives to make meetings as accessible as possible. For this reason, we routinely include the following accommodations for meetings:

Virtual Meetings
  • Video and chat functions optional for participants
  • Live transcript is on (for English)
  • YouTube streaming for those who prefer that platform (during LSC Meetings only)
  • Spanish-English interpretation
  • Closed captioning

In Person Meetings
  • Spanish-English interpretation
  • Use of microphones as appropriate
  • Printed copies of materials as appropriate

If you need accommodations beyond those specified here, please contact the Principal, Lori Zaimi, in writing at lzaimi@cps.edu, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting you would like to attend. Please know that the school will work to fulfill accommodations as they are able to, but cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled. Requests submitted as far in advance as possible will help with this process.

*Please note Chicago Public Schools Americans with Disability Act Policy

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Chicago IL, 60660
Phone: (773) 534 2440
Fax: (773) 534 2577
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our History
    • Mission & Vision
    • School Tours
    • Enrollment Information
    • Policies & Forms
    • Staff Directory
    • Local School Council (LSC)
    • Continuous Improvement Work Plan
    • Support Peirce
    • Branding Guidelines
  • Family Information
    • Before & After School Programs
    • Case Management
    • Student Door Entry
    • New to Peirce
    • Family Communication
    • Parent Organizations
    • Principal's Newsletter
    • Volunteer Opportunties
  • Academics
    • International Baccalaureate >
      • IB Primary Years Programme
      • IB Middle Years Programme
      • IB Learner Profile
    • Pre K
    • Art
    • English Learner Program
    • Counseling Department
    • Dance
    • Garden
    • Music
    • Physical Education
    • Restorative Practices
    • Spanish
    • Sports Programs
    • Technology
  • Calendar