E. H. Sutherland Elementary School

10015 S. Leavitt Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643

773-535-2580
773-535-2621 fax

Catherine Gannon
Principal

Maureen Elwood
Assistant Principal

Ms. Annie Malone, Counselor/Case Mgr

Ms. Jeanmarie Ford, School Clerk

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Matrix of School Wide Expectations.

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LSC Duties & Committees Descriptions

Powers and Duties of the Local School Council:
-Hires and evaluates the performance of the school principal
-Evaluates and approves the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA) prepared by the principal with respect to all funds distributed by the Board of Education
-Monitors and receives reports from the principal involving the school’s internal accounts
-Makes recommendations to the principal concerning textbook selection and curriculum development
-Advises the principal concerning attendance, disciplinary and other policies
 

The LSC also has committees that monitor school progress and make recommendations to the LSC.  They currently are:

Buildings and Grounds- Chairperson: Donna Somerville
The Building and Grounds committee reviews safety policies in addition to  evaluating exterior/interior beautification, maintenance, and cleanup. The committee also works with Principal  Gannon to understand what her staff can accomplish and what tasks will need help and/or funding from volunteer efforts such as the PTA.  When needed, the committee helps Principal Gannon in hiring and overseeing contract work. 

School Climate – Chairperson: Aronzo Traylor
The School Climate committee meets with Principal Gannon to review programs that evoke school spirit.  These include: the positive behavior program (PAWS), community service through the IB program, Student Council, and the extracurricular sports programs.

PPLC (Professional Personnel Leadership) – Chairperson: Rosalind Faulkner
The PPLC is made up of certified teachers who advise the principal and the LSC regarding the educational program, curriculum, and school improvement plan development and implementation.

PTA (Parent Teacher Association) - Chairperson: Donna Somerville
The PTA committee is a liaison between the PTA and LSC.  They attend PTA meetings and report the highlights at LSC meetings.

SIPAAA (School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement) -
The SIPAAA committee coordinates the steps in the planning process and assists the principal in preparing the school improvement plan.  The plan is considered an annual blueprint for all activities within the school.

Additional Information and Links

If you would like to read more about the role of the LSC within the Chicago Public School system and Chicago neighborhoods, please click on the following links:
Chicago Public Schools:
http://www.cps.k12.il.us/AboutCPS/Departments/OSCR/local_school_councils.html

Chicago Neighborhood Learning Network:
http://cnln.cps.k12.il.us/lsc