Good Afternoon Friend,
There's an exciting opportunity to be a part of the biggest election in Chicago - the 2018 Local School Council Election.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 2 by 3:45pm at the school where you are running.
Anyone can run who is:
- 18 or over
- a community member in the school's attendance area
- the parent or legal guardian of a child attending the school
- NOT an employee of CPS
You don't have to be a registered voter or documented citizen.
Terms are for two years and, if you decide to run, I'll volunteer for your campaign!
Below are some upcoming events related to supporting our schools.
The CUE event, this Saturday will provide more info on what the Local School Council does AND they will be providing applications and training to support your campaign for Local School Council!
Hope to see you at one of the events over the next week!
Maria Hadden
Candidate for Alderwoman
Chicago's 49th Ward
Chicago United for Equity (CUE) Inclusive Schools Project Events
Meet neighbors who share values of racial and economic equity, define your priorities as a community, and learn how local schools can help bring that vision to life.Network 49: Better Funding, Stronger Schools
Join us for a presentation & panel discussion featuring:• Ralph Martire, Executive Director, Center for Budget and Tax Accountability• Jennie Biggs, Communications Director, Raise Your Hand• Joanna Su, LSC Representative, Gale Community AcademyLearn how schools are funded; how current funding impacts our schools; and proposed solutions that ensure every child has access to the educational resources he/she needs.
A Toast for Gale - Community Fundraiser for the SMART Clinic at Gale Community Academy
Gale Community Academy, one of our wonderful elementary schools, won a CVS Health matching grant to build a new health clinic at the school. We need to raise $150,000 to match the grant by April 1!
We're already more than a third of the way to our goal but need your help to make sure more people know about this fantastic opportunity we have for our kids.
3 ways you can help: