LSC Elections
LSC Election
The 2024 local school council elections will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2024 (for high schools) 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. [ 2024 Forums & Candidate Statements ]
- Parent/Community Forum - On March 18, 2024 - See the full recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtuDZfAaek (below)
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.
- Thursday, April 11, 2024
- 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
- 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
- Wednesday, April 10
- 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
- High Schools vote on Thursday, April 11th from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
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
Vote for up to but no more than any two teachers and non-teacher staff candidates (combined), or vote for fewer than 2 candidates.
Voting Resources
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Office of Local School Council Relations
773-553-1400
773-553-1402 (Fax)
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