Newberry Academy - Local School Council

Local School Council (LSC)

The Newberry Local School Council is the site-based management team of the school. The LSC determines the direction of the school in the School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement (SIPAAA) and votes on its acceptance; it also determines how school funds and resources are allocated and monitors the budget on an ongoing basis. The LSC directly evaluates and selects the school principal and determines whether the principal’s contract will be renewed at the end of its term. In addition, the LSC advises the principal on attendance and disciplinary policies at the school in accordance with Board rules; it may initiate a policy regarding uniforms or dress codes if requested; it also may grant the use of assembly halls and classrooms when not otherwise needed pursuant to Board Rules and Policies.

Overall, the Newberry LSC oversees that the programs and policies implemented by the school are in accordance to the school’s Mission and that the school’s goals are achieved.

Mission: Newberry Math and Science Academy maintains high expectations for all. We educate students of diverse backgrounds through a scientific and mathematical problem solving approach to academic and social learning. Individual interests, needs and learning styles are addressed through an integrated curriculum, preparing students to participate fully in our global community.

The Newberry LSC generally meets on the third Monday of each month starting at 6:30 pm in the school’s library. These are working meetings with specific opportunities for public input. Remaining meetings for the 2006 – 2007 academic years are as follows:

Monday, December 18, 2006
Monday, January 22, 2007 (4th Monday of month)
Monday, February 25, 2007 (4th Monday of month)
Monday, March 19, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007 (2nd Monday)

Newberry’s LSC consists of 11 members:
Principal Renaud Beaudoin rjbeaudoin@cps.k12.il.us

Teacher Representatives:
Laura Cardiff
Louis Navas

Parent Representatives:
Marie Donovan (chair) madlsc@sbcglobal.net
Karen Haasen
Ward Miller
Wesley Parker
Beatriz Ponce de Leon
Larry Redmond

Community Representatives:
Oliver Guggenheim
Patrick Cullen

LSC Meeting Minutes