(WTTW News)

Elections are getting underway this week at schools across Chicago as parents, students and staff will vote on their local governing bodies.

Local School Council (LSC) elections began Wednesday and will continue Thursday as stakeholders at every Chicago public school will have a chance to weigh in on who helps lead their particular school.

Those elected to serve on their LSC will be tasked with approving their individual school’s budget, selecting their principal, renewing school contracts and approving their school’s academic plans.

All CPS parents and legal guardians are eligible to vote, as are students at their school of attendance. CPS staffers who work within a given school for more than 50% of their time and community members who are Chicago residents, over the age of 17 and live within a particular school’s attendance area can also vote.

Voting for elementary school LSCs is Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. High school voting will be held Thursday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A map of individual schools and their attendance barriers is available here.

Those elected to their LSC will begin their terms July 1.

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