HELEN C. PEIRCE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL (LSC)


2018 - 2019 MEMBERS 

Principal
Lori Zaimi 

Parent Representatives
John Azpeitia 
Carl Coates
Joe Dunne 
Vacant

Gina Eshu
Bill Kennedy (Vice Chairperson)


Community Representatives
Ariadna Ginez (Secretary)
Aisha Noble

Teacher Representatives
Evan Trad
Geri Baumgarten


Non-Teacher Staff Representative
Shelton Jackson

MEETING DATES & DOCUMENTS 

Peirce 2018-2019 LSC Meeting Dates 

July 10, 2018 - Organizational Meeting 
Agenda
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Minutes 

September 20, 2018
Agenda 

Principal's Report 
Minutes

September 28, 2018 - Special Meeting 
Agenda 
Minutes
 
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October 18, 2018
Agenda
Principal's Report
Minutes

November 15, 2018
Agenda
Principal's Report

State of the School Presentation 
Minutes


November 29, 2018 - Special Meeting
Agenda
Minutes

December 13, 2018
Agenda
Principal's Report
Minutes


January 17, 2019
Agenda
Principal's Report
Minutes


February 21, 2019
Agenda
Principal's Report
Minutes

March 21, 2019
​Agenda
Principal's Report
​Minutes

April 11, 2019
Agenda
Principal's Report
Minutes

May 16, 2019
Agenda
Principal's Report
Minutes


June 13, 2019
Agenda
Principal's Report
​Minutes


LSC Meetings Archives 
2018-2019 LSC Meeting Archive
2017 - 2018 LSC Meeting 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. 

    CONTACT US
    ​HAVE A QUESTION, COMMENT, OR SUGGESTION? WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. 

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 Helen C. Peirce
School of  International Studies
1423 W. Bryn Mawr
Chicago IL, 60660
Phone: (773) 534 2440
Fax: (773) 534 2577

PK Branch
5300 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone:  (773) 534-2234
​Fax:  (773) 534-2235

Fax: (773) 534-2577 
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Non-Discrimination Statement It is the policy of the Board to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of any protected category by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), specifically, but not limited to, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation, gender or sex (includes gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions), race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, ancestry, nationality, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age, immigration status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union-related), military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in the educational programs or activities the Board operates.

Concerns or inquiries regarding sex discrimination, harassment, or retaliation can be made to the Board’s Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Student Protections and Title IX (OSP) or the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

For information on mental health, go to Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
  • 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