WHEREAS, Local School Councils (LSC) is a partnership between parents, community members, and school staff members helping support Chicago Public Schools (CPS); and
WHEREAS, During the Chicago Public Schools' financial crisis in 1979, the Chicago Education Summit formed LSC with the passing of the Chicago School Reform Act to provide financial accountability for
CPS; and
WHEREAS, In October 1989, the first LSC elections took place and 6,000 elected members created the LSC boards all across the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Today, LSC boards continue to pursue the best education for their students by approving school funding and resources, developing and maintaining Chicago's annual School Improvements plans, and seeking the highest standards of excellence from school principals; and
WHEREAS, Each member leaves a positive impact on CPS by encouraging student achievement inside and outside the classroom; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated parent, community member, and school staff member participation is a critical part of LSC success and strength; and
WHEREAS, I applaud William H. Seward Communication Arts Academy Elementary School; Angela Kolacinski, Bruce Wellems, Juana Martinez, Blanca Angeles-Yanez, Luz Maria Flores, Estela Gervacio, Martha Lopez, Azucena Martinez, Leticia Guerrero, Rosa Ramirez; and
WHEREAS, I acknowledge these volunteers who dedicate their precious time to the success of Chicago's students; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here on the twenty second day of June, 2016, do hereby applaud the diligent members of the Local School Councils (LSC) and thank them for their commitment to Chicago's students; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be prepared and presented to each of our dedicated LSC members.
