LSC Elections

LSC Election

The 2026 local school council elections will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Parent, community, and educational staff LSC representatives are elected for a two-year term. Student representatives serve a one-year term.

About Candidates

Candidates had the opportunity to read their statements on why they should be LSC representatives.

Candidate Statements - Read through the candidate statements that were submitted. 2026 Forums & Candidate Statements [ Not Available at this time ]
Parent/Community Forum

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Jones College Prep

700 South State St

Chicago, IL 60605

South Cafeteria

Election Day

Before you go to the polls, be sure to learn what forms of ID to bring, how to complete a ballot, and where you are eligible to vote.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Location: Main Lobby
Polls open from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Per CPS policy – all voting must be done in-person
All parents/legal guardians of students are eligible to vote
Community members residing within JCP attendance boundaries are eligible to vote
- 2026 LSC Election Candidate and Boundary Map
All voters must provide two (2) forms of valid identification
- One (1) form of ID for parent/guardians must prove enrollment for the student

Student Elections

TBD
Main Lobby
Lunch Periods

Who Can Vote

All CPS parents, legal guardians, and temporary custodians of students
All CPS students at their school of attendance
All CPS paid staff within the school building they work in for more than 50% of their time
All community members who are Chicago residents and reflect a residential address within the school’s attendance area or voting district at least 17 years old. Use our LSC election map to find where you are eligible to vote.
US citizenship is not a requirement to vote

When to Vote

Voting Instructions for Parents and Community Members

Make sure you only mark your choices with an "X". Any other mark will not be counted as a vote and will result in your entire ballot being thrown out
A parent or community member may vote for up to 5 representatives (any combination of parent and community candidates)
Do not make more than five X's. Voting for more than 5 may result in your entire ballot being thrown out.
View sample ballots and other documents

Required Identification to Vote

All voters must present at least two (2) current (unexpired) forms of identification which are determined to be reliable by the election judges.
For Chicago residents, one must show your current residential address within the school's voting district.
For CPS Parents, one must establish you as a parent, legal guardian, or temporary custodian of a student at the school.

Examples of Acceptable Forms of Identification

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
Chicago CityKey Card

Voting Instructions for Teacher and Non-Teacher Staff

Voting Resources

Office of Local School Council Relations

773-553-1400

773-553-1402 (Fax)

[email protected]