2026 LSC Election Information:
2026 LSC Election Office will be March 18, 2026
Polling Place in Room 119 Open from 6am-7pm
2026 LSC Election Office will be March 18, 2026
Polling Place in Room 119 Open from 6am-7pm
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Parent Advisory Council
(PAC) 2025-2026 Monthly Meetings In Person ~ Room 113 All meeting are open to all parents and guardians 2025-2026 Monthly Meeting Schedule October 30, 2025 November 19, 2025 December 16, 2025 January 20, 2026 February 24, 2026 March 19, 2026 April 21, 2026 May 27, 2026 Current Members: Justice Johnson, Chair & Parent Brianna Johnson, Vice Chair & Parent Christine Guillen, Outreach & Parent Katrina Lewis, Secretary & Parent 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 2025- 2026 Monthly Meetings In Person ~ Room 119 2026 Monthly Meeting Schedule January 6, 2026 February 3, 2026 March 3, 2026 April 7, 2026 May 5, 2026 June 2, 2026 Current Members: Dana Turner, Principal Nancy Harris, Chair & Parent Cindy Haring, Secretary & Community Gina Cipriani, Teacher Harold Smith, Teacher Wendell Ambrose, PSRP Staff Margaret Price, Community 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 |
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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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The Network
John M. Smyth IB School is part of Network 6, one of 17 geographical networks throughout the City. Our Network Chief is
Dr. Ethan Netterstrom. 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 Brandon Johnson. Current Board members are (as of 1/15/25):
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
Dr. Ethan Netterstrom. 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 Brandon Johnson. Current Board members are (as of 1/15/25):
- Sean B. Harden, President 12. Michilla Blaise, Member (District 5B)
- Olga Bautista, Vice President (District 10B) 13. Anusha Thotakura, Member (District 6A)
- Ed Bannon, Member (District 1A) 14. Jessica Biggs, Member (District 6B)
- Jennifer Custer, Member (District 1B) 15. Emma Lozano, Member (District 7A)
- Ebony DeBerry, Member (District 2A) 16. Yesenia Lopez, Member (District 7B)
- Debby Pope, Member (District 2B) 17. Angel Gutierrez, Member (District 8A)
- Norma Rios-Sierra, Member (District 3A) 18. Cydney Wallace, Member (District 8B)
- Carlos A Rivas, Jr, Member (District 3B) 19. Dr. Angel L. Velez, Member (District 9A)
- Karen Zaccor, Member (District 4A) 20. Therese Boyle, Member (District 9B)
- Ellen Rosenfeld, Member (District 4B) 21. Dr. Che "Rhymefest" Smith Member (District 10A)
- Jitu Brown, Member (District 5A)
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
