LSC Elections
Election Day: March 18th from 6:00am to 7:00pm
We are excited to introduce the individuals running to serve on our Local School Council (LSC):
We are excited to introduce the individuals running to serve on our Local School Council (LSC):
Parents:
Ulyana Balatsko
Sofiia Hladii
Iryna Khomusiak
Marym Diachuk
Olha Slupska
Kristina Raasch
Community:
Brian Slutz
Lois Levine
Teachers:
James Karavites
Danielle McMillan
Non-Teacher Staff:
Lisa Faiola
Students:
Brooks Lutkus
Ulyana Balatsko
Sofiia Hladii
Iryna Khomusiak
Marym Diachuk
Olha Slupska
Kristina Raasch
Community:
Brian Slutz
Lois Levine
Teachers:
James Karavites
Danielle McMillan
Non-Teacher Staff:
Lisa Faiola
Students:
Brooks Lutkus
Mark Your Calendar: Election Day is Wednesday, March 18, 2026. During Parent-Teacher conferences. Polls open at 6:00am and close at 7:00pm.
Who can vote? All parents/guardians, school staff, and community members (17+) living within our school's attendance boundary.
What do I need? Please bring two forms of ID to the polls. US citizenship is not required to vote in LSC elections.
Examples of acceptable forms of identification:
Parent voters must present two forms of identification. One of those must establish that you are the parent/guardian of a student at the school. Examples:
Who can vote? All parents/guardians, school staff, and community members (17+) living within our school's attendance boundary.
What do I need? Please bring two forms of ID to the polls. US citizenship is not required to vote in LSC elections.
Examples of acceptable forms of identification:
- Driver's License (Current/Unexpired)
- State of Illinois ID
- Voter Registration Card
- MediPlan/Medicaid Card
- IDPA Card
- Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
- Matrícula Consular
- Student ID
- Public Library Card
- Other Governmental Agency I.D. (Federal, State, Local)
- Current Lease
- Current Utility Bill (e.g., Gas, Electric, Water)
- Credit or Debit Card
- Employment ID (with photo)
- Court Documents
- Chicago CityKey Card
Parent voters must present two forms of identification. One of those must establish that you are the parent/guardian of a student at the school. Examples:
- Student's Report Card
- Student's Birth Certificate naming the voter as a parent
- Court Documents naming the voter as the Legal Guardian
- Illinois State Board of Education Affidavit of Enrollment and Residency previously filed with the school naming the voter as temporary custodian of a child enrolled in the school
- Letter from a parent or legal guardian previously filed with the school naming the voter as Temporary Custodian of a child enrolled in the school
- Tax Return for the voter identifying the student as a dependent
- Other Legal Documents or Records determined to be reliable by the judges
LSC Candidate Forum: February 26, 5-6 PM
You can access the LSC Candidate Forum below:
You can access the LSC Candidate Forum below:
The Local School Council Applications are due by 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 20, 2026!
How to Apply (English/Spanish):
Every candidate must complete nomination forms as part of their application. This year, applicants will use DocuSign to apply electronically. DocuSign replaces paper applications for adult candidates completing their forms in English or Spanish.
How to Apply (Ukrainian Parents):
Ukrainian parents may submit hard copies using the following links that will need to be printed out and turned in to our main office:
After submitting your application, you must present two (2) forms of identification, in person, to the school (Ginsburg Elementary). Acceptable forms of identification can be found here: https://www.cps.edu/about/local-school-councils/lsc-elections/parent-community-staff/
How to Apply (English/Spanish):
Every candidate must complete nomination forms as part of their application. This year, applicants will use DocuSign to apply electronically. DocuSign replaces paper applications for adult candidates completing their forms in English or Spanish.
- All online nomination forms must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026.
- Complete the online English or Spanish application at cps.edu/lscelection. Here, you will also find any other pertinent information.
How to Apply (Ukrainian Parents):
Ukrainian parents may submit hard copies using the following links that will need to be printed out and turned in to our main office:
- Candidate Nomination Form
- Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form
- Telephone Number Disclosure Form
- Candidate Statement Form
After submitting your application, you must present two (2) forms of identification, in person, to the school (Ginsburg Elementary). Acceptable forms of identification can be found here: https://www.cps.edu/about/local-school-councils/lsc-elections/parent-community-staff/
Welcome to Ginsburg Elementary's LSC
2024-2026 LSC MembersWendy Oleksy, Principal
Ulyana Balatsko, Parent Melanie Mierejewski, Parent, President Sofiia Hladii, Parent Olha Slupska, Parent Hanna Rupa, Parent Vacant, Parent Lois Levine, Community Member Brian Slutz, Community Member, FOIA Officer Grace Gibbs, Teacher Danielle McMillan, Teacher, Secretary Lisa Faiola, Non-Teaching Staff Member Anabella K, student member |
LSC Meeting Dates
August 26, 2024 Organizational Meeting September 19, 2024 October 17, 2024 November 21, 2024 December 19, 2024 January 16, 2025 February 13, 2025 March 13, 2025 April 10, 2025 May 8, 2025 All meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. and meet in room 204 |
What is an LSC?
Chicago Public Schools have Local School Councils (LSC) which are responsible for three main duties:
Did you know LSC members are highly trained?
All LSC members must complete 9 training modules within six months of taking office. The Board ise in charge of this training, and if an LSC member fails to complete the program within the six month period allowed, the Board will declare his/her seat vacant following a hearing. For removed parent and community members, the LSC will then appoint a qualified person who meets the eligibility requirements to fill the unexpired term. For removed school staff members, the Board will appoint a qualified person who meets the eligibility requirements to fill the unexpired term following a non-binding staff poll.
There are nine (9) mandatory lessons that LSC members have to take. The nine mandatory lessons are:
Chicago Public Schools have Local School Councils (LSC) which are responsible for three main duties:
- Approving how school funds and resources are allocated
- Developing and monitoring the annual School Improvement Plan
- Evaluating and selecting the school's principal
Did you know LSC members are highly trained?
All LSC members must complete 9 training modules within six months of taking office. The Board ise in charge of this training, and if an LSC member fails to complete the program within the six month period allowed, the Board will declare his/her seat vacant following a hearing. For removed parent and community members, the LSC will then appoint a qualified person who meets the eligibility requirements to fill the unexpired term. For removed school staff members, the Board will appoint a qualified person who meets the eligibility requirements to fill the unexpired term following a non-binding staff poll.
There are nine (9) mandatory lessons that LSC members have to take. The nine mandatory lessons are:
- Roles and Responsibilities of LSCs
- Meetings
- Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)
- Budget
- Principal Evaluation and Retention
- Principal Selection
- Internal Accounts and Fundraising
- Code of Ethics
- Duties and Responsibilities of LSC Officers
| letter_i_-_english.pdf |
| letter_i_-_spanish.pdf |