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LSC Information

Local School Council Members: 2024-2026
 
Principal:
Dr. Homero Penuelas

Teacher Representatives:
Jorge Garcia
Vacancy

Community Representatives:
Martha Valdez-Contreras
Alejandro Espinoza (Secretary)

Parent Representatives:
Patricia Reyes (Chairperson)
Jose Haro (Vice Chair)
Lizette Chacon
Dennis Evariz
Carla N Lents
Vacancy
 
Non-Teacher/ Staff Representative:
Januario Palomares-Guillen

Student Representative:
Carlos Aguirre
Victoria Palomares
Vacancy

All meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm, in Room 192
 

Special Meetings:
T.B.A.
 

Core Responsibilities of an LSC

  1. School Improvement Planning

    • Review, approve, and monitor the school’s Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP), which outlines academic and operational goals.

  2. Principal Evaluation & Selection

    • Hire and renew the contract of the school principal.

    • Conduct annual evaluations of the principal’s performance.

  3. Budget Approval

    • Review, approve, and monitor the school budget to ensure alignment with school goals and student needs.

Membership

  • Each LSC typically includes:

    • Parents, community members, teachers, staff, the principal, and (at high schools) student representatives.

Purpose

  • To ensure shared leadership and decision-making between the school and the community.

  • To keep schools accountable, transparent, and aligned with both student success and community priorities.