Local School Councils need YOU as a candidate

Tomorrow is the NEW extended deadline for LSC elections. Thousands of slots remian open.
The map doesn't specify the need, but these include parent representatives (who can live anywhere in the city, as long as a child is a student), but also community representaives (who live within the school's immediate area. Contact the school for details). Community reps can include grandparents who do NOT have custody of a student in the school, but they need to live within the boundaries.

 In the 6th Ward, these include (according to the map):

• Deneen
• Dixon
• Ashe
• Neill
• McDade (surprisingly!)
• Gillespie
• Harlan
• Bennett
• Lenart (also a surpise)
• Westcott
• IDOC/Healy HS (8007 S. Cottage Grove)
• Harvard
• Yale
• Parker
• Banneker
• Robseson
• Kershaw
• Reed
• Hinton

You may also run in OTHER schools, such as Ruggles or Burnside, but they have at least have enough candidates to fill open slots, but a CIVIL election with more options is preferred.  These elections do NOT have to be like our recent local elections. Not at all -- but rather ways for parents to see other motivated leaders they can choose from to help their school.

Click on the map on CPS's web site  to find your local/child's school.

The process is quick and you can even download your forms ahead of time.

Elections are April 18 and 19 (for elementary and hig schools, respectively.).

Election judges are also needed. This is a temporary paid position, and you are not tied geographically.

For any questions about this information , call the Office of Local School Council Relations at 773-553-1400

And let the blog know by comment or at blog (at) thesixthward (dot) us

Chatham/Avalon Park Community Council: Condolences to the family of Rev. James L. Demus I...

From Chatham/Avalon Park Community Council:

Condolences go to the family and Park Manor Christian Church (600 E. 73rd Street) on the passing of their Senior Pastor, James L. Demus III. Rev. Demus pastor since 1985 was both inspirational and advisory in day to day conversations.

Known not just as a preacher but as community organizer, consultant, growth activist and motivational speaker, his talent and conversation will be missed. We pray for and with the family.

Pastor Demus was the Senior Pastor of Park Manor Christian Church. The church has property at 84th & King Drive, and have been working over several years to convert that land into a new church.

Pastor Demus was also involved with politics, such as the 2007 Aldermanic Race in the ward, as well as a 2008 Democratic Presidential delegate for Hilary Clinton.