LSC Information
Local School Council Members: 2024-2026
Principal:
Dr. Homero Penuelas
Teacher Representatives:
Jorge Garcia
Dr. Homero Penuelas
Teacher Representatives:
Jorge Garcia
Vacancy
Community Representatives:
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
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
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School Improvement Planning
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Review, approve, and monitor the school’s Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP), which outlines academic and operational goals.
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Principal Evaluation & Selection
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Hire and renew the contract of the school principal.
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Conduct annual evaluations of the principal’s performance.
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Budget Approval
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Review, approve, and monitor the school budget to ensure alignment with school goals and student needs.
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Membership
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Each LSC typically includes:
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Parents, community members, teachers, staff, the principal, and (at high schools) student representatives.
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Purpose
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To ensure shared leadership and decision-making between the school and the community.
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To keep schools accountable, transparent, and aligned with both student success and community priorities.