LSC Resources

Being an LSC member comes with a lot of responsibilities. Several resources exist to guide LSC members through some of the trickier parts of overseeing a school.

Principal Hiring

This video provides an introduction to principal hiring. Chicago Public Schools’ Office of LSC Relations also provides a detailed LSC reference guide, available in English and Spanish, which has an in-depth explanation of the principal hiring process. We also have more resources available in our hiring toolkit.

School Budgets

This video provides an overview of Chicago Public Schools’ budget down to the school level.

Communication Toolkit

Communication is the key to building strong relationships. This toolkit, available in English and Spanish and created with The Fund’s 2020-21 LSC Focus Group, provides guides and suggestions for LSC members who want to strengthen communication with their LSC and the broader school community. The toolkit includes a set of best practices, tips on how to create language-inclusive meetings, and a goal-setting worksheet. 

Community Engagement

LSC members often serve as a bridge between a school and its community. This culture and climate assessment (English and Spanish) and facilitation guide (English and Spanish) were created by a Westinghouse College Prep LSC member. They provide a road map for LSC members who want to bring together school staff, students, parents, and caregivers to talk about ways to create a more welcoming and nurturing school environment.