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The Parent Advisory Council
(PAC) 2024-2025 Monthly Meetings in Person ~ Room 113 These are open and public meetings for all parents and guardians. 2024-2025 Monthly Meeting Schedule •September 3rd, 2024 @ 3:30 •October 1st, 2024 @ 3:30 •November 12th, 2024 @3:30 •December 3rd, 2024 @3:30 •January 7th, 2025 @ 3:30 •February 4th, 2025 @ 3:30 •March 4th, 2025 @ 3:30 •April 8th, 2025 @ 3:30 Elected Officers: Chair Ericka Thurman Vice-Chair Kay Warren Secretary Kay Thomas Outreach Coordinators Amelia Lewis and La'Keisha Moore |
The Local School Council
LSC 2024 Elections April 10- See Calendar for Voting Info LSC 2024-2025 Monthly Meetings In Person ~ Room 119 2024-2025 Monthly Meeting Schedule •October 18 (Orientation Meeting) Wednesday, December 20 @ 3:30 Wednesday, January 17, 2024 @ 3:30 Wednesday, February 21 @ 3:30 Wednesday, March 20 @ 3:30 Wednesday, April 17@ 3:30 Wednesday, May 15 @ 3:30 Current Members: Ericka Thurman, Chair & Parent Nancy Harris, Vice Chair & Parent Gina Cipriani, Secretary & Teacher Dana Turner, Principal Community: Phron Freeman & Gloria Reese Parent: LaKeisha Moore, Elizabeth Hope, & Amelia Lewis Teacher: Harold Smith PSRP Staff: Wendell Ambrose |
2024 LSC Election Information:
2024 LSC Election Official Results from April 10, 2024
Polling Place in Room 119 Open from 6am-7pm
2024 LSC Election Official Results from April 10, 2024
Polling Place in Room 119 Open from 6am-7pm
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2022 LSC Election Information:
2022 LSC Election Materials Now Available!
One of the best ways for students, parents and community members to get involved in our schools is to run for a seat on their Local School Council (LSC). LSC elections will be held on April 20, 2022 (elementary school) and April 21, 2022 (high school). Find out everything you need to know about becoming an LSC candidate, participating as a voter, or serving as a paid judge by visiting the Office of Local School Council Elections website. Election paperwork can also be picked up at Smyth or the CPS school where a candidate plans to run.
2022 LSC Election Materials Now Available!
One of the best ways for students, parents and community members to get involved in our schools is to run for a seat on their Local School Council (LSC). LSC elections will be held on April 20, 2022 (elementary school) and April 21, 2022 (high school). Find out everything you need to know about becoming an LSC candidate, participating as a voter, or serving as a paid judge by visiting the Office of Local School Council Elections website. Election paperwork can also be picked up at Smyth or the CPS school where a candidate plans to run.
John M. Smyth IB School‘s 12 member Local School Council is responsible for approving the school’s budget, certain local policies and principal selection and evaluation. Below are the 2022-2024 Council Members:
Name |
Position |
Dana M. Turner |
Principal |
Mario Godfrey |
Parent Member 1 |
Nancy Harris |
Parent Member 2 |
Gloria Reese |
Parent Member 3 |
Ericka Thurman |
Parent Member 4 |
Monique Walker |
Parent Member 5 |
Jasmine Webster |
Parent Member 6 |
Phron Freeman |
Community Member 1 |
Khyarri Henderson |
Community Member 2 |
Gina Cipriani |
Teacher Member 1 |
Kiyana Grayer |
Teacher Member 2 |
Wendell Ambrose |
PSRP Member |
Our previous LSC members from 2020-2022 were:
Name |
Position |
Dana M. Turner |
Principal |
Dorshan Grier |
Parent Member 1 |
Nancy Harris |
Parent Member 2 |
Crystal Hochett |
Parent Member 3 |
Gloria Reese |
Parent Member 4 |
Ericka Thurman |
Parent Member 5 |
Jasmine Webster |
Parent Member 6 |
Phron Freeman |
Community Member 1 |
Elizabeth Hope |
Community Member 2 |
Gina Cipriani |
Teacher Member 1 |
Kiyana Grayer |
Teacher Member 2 |
Wendell Ambrose |
PSRP Member |
2020 Election Info~ Click Here for Candidate & Details
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Our previous LSC members from 2018-2020 were:
Name |
Position |
Dana M. Turner |
Principal |
Nancy Harris |
Parent Member 1 |
Christine Lockhart |
Parent Member 2 |
Gloria Reese |
Parent Member 3 |
Latasha Walker |
Parent Member 4 |
Tasha Walker |
Parent Member 5 |
Edwin Winn |
Parent Member 6 |
Homer Lyons |
Community Member 1 |
Margaret Price |
Community Member 2 |
Alice Barnett |
Teacher Member 1 |
Vacant |
Teacher Member 2 |
Vacant |
PSRP Member |
The Network
John M. Smyth IB School is part of Network 6, one of 17 geographical networks throughout the City. Our Network Chief is Nicole Milberg. The network offices are located at 2245 W Jackson Blvd. Our network office and staff supports us by providing content coaching and other supports throughout the school year.
The Board of Education and its Executive Officers
John M. Smyth IB School is one of approximately 600 Chicago public schools created and operated by the seven-member Board of Education of the City of Chicago appointed by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. Current Board members are (as of 10/28/22):
The day-to-day management of the Board is led by Chief Executive Officer, Pedro Martinez. Central office departments assist him in his work. An organizational chart of central office departments is found here: www.cps.edu/about/leadership. The Board and executive officers and central departments have their main offices at 42 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Satellite Offices for certain central office departments or business units are at the following locations:
•Garfield Park, 2651 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
•Bridgeport Office, 501 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
•Coleman Office, 4655 South Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60609
John M. Smyth IB School is part of Network 6, one of 17 geographical networks throughout the City. Our Network Chief is Nicole Milberg. The network offices are located at 2245 W Jackson Blvd. Our network office and staff supports us by providing content coaching and other supports throughout the school year.
The Board of Education and its Executive Officers
John M. Smyth IB School is one of approximately 600 Chicago public schools created and operated by the seven-member Board of Education of the City of Chicago appointed by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. Current Board members are (as of 10/28/22):
- Miguel del Valle, President
- Sendhil Revuluri, Vice President
- Joyce Chapman, Member
- Sulema Medrano Novak, Member
- Paige Ponder, Member
- Michael Scott, Jr., Member
- Elizabeth Todd-Breland, Member
The day-to-day management of the Board is led by Chief Executive Officer, Pedro Martinez. Central office departments assist him in his work. An organizational chart of central office departments is found here: www.cps.edu/about/leadership. The Board and executive officers and central departments have their main offices at 42 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Satellite Offices for certain central office departments or business units are at the following locations:
•Garfield Park, 2651 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
•Bridgeport Office, 501 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
•Coleman Office, 4655 South Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60609
