Canty School - A Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster School - Chicago Public Schools
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      • Canty Neighborhood Parade 2020
      • Canty Remote Spirit Week
      • Mistmatch Day 2020
      • 2nd Grade Earth Day - 2020
      • 2016 - 8th Grade Luncheon
      • 2017 8th Grade Trip
      • 2017 All Star Game
      • 2nd Grade Community Projects - 2017
      • 2nd Grade Community Projects - 2016
      • 2nd Grade Kite Day
      • 2nd Grade Science Fair - 2019
      • 3rd Grade Chicago Trip - 2018
      • 3rd Grade Science Projects 2018
      • 6th Grade Field Trip - Feed My Starving Children
      • Annex Opening
      • Barn Hill Presentation
      • Canty Garden
      • Daddy Daughter Dance 2018
      • Dance Performance Spring 2016
      • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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    • Achieve 3000
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    • Supply Lists
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    • School Fee
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    • Social Work Resources - COVID-19
    • Nurse's Medical Corner
    • Parent Portal
    • Friends of Canty
    • Fundraising Opportunities
    • Volunteer
  • Pay Student Fees
773 534 1238

CANTY LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL


​The Canty Local School Council (LSC) is comprised of six parents, two teachers, one staff member, two community representatives, and the principal. The LSC’s responsibilities include school budget approval, school improvement plan approval, and principal selection. LSC members are elected every two years. We encourage all parents to attend LSC meetings.

Roles and Resposibilities

  • School Improvement Planning (SIPAAA)
  • School Budget
  • Principal Evaluation, Retention, and Selection


2025 - 2026 LSC


Parents

  • ​Ronald Jacobso
    - Chairperson
  • ​Carolyn Potamitis
  • Karem Korkmaz
  • Jay Zhang
  • Kristen Clark
  • Carrie Gilbert

Community

  • Vacant Position 1
  • Vacant Position 2

Teachers

  • Ronald Yak - Secretary
  • Maria Carney

Staff

  • Erin Tedesso

Student

  • Zacharias Pantazis

Principal

  • Jennifer Rath

Meeting Dates


All meetings will be In-Person and will meet in the Multi-Purpose Room ~ Enter Door 7 (Playground)
  • Wednesday, August 27, 2025 @ 7:30pm (After Curriculum Night)
  • Wednesday, September 17, 2025 @ 6pm
  • Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 6pm
  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 6pm ~ Community meeting
  • No meeting in December
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 6pm
  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026 @ 6pm
  • No meeting in March
    • *Wednesday, March 18 ~ LSC Elections for Term 2026-2028 during Q3 Report Card Pick-up*
  • Wednesday, April 1, 2026 @ 6pm
  • Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 6pm
  • Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 6pm
  • No meeting in June
  • Wednesday, July 8, 2026 @ 6pm ~ Organizational meeting

ARTHUR E. CANTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3740 N. Panama
Chicago, IL 60634

​773 534 1238


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  • Home
  • School
    • Canty History
    • Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster
    • Principal's Message
    • General Info
    • News & Announcements
    • Calendar
    • Staff Directory
    • Canty School Counselors
    • CPS Home Page
    • CPS Non-Discrimination Statement
    • Local School Council
    • Wellness Program
  • Students
    • Student Handbook
    • Dress Code
    • Canty School Counselors
    • Photo Gallery >
      • Canty Neighborhood Parade 2020
      • Canty Remote Spirit Week
      • Mistmatch Day 2020
      • 2nd Grade Earth Day - 2020
      • 2016 - 8th Grade Luncheon
      • 2017 8th Grade Trip
      • 2017 All Star Game
      • 2nd Grade Community Projects - 2017
      • 2nd Grade Community Projects - 2016
      • 2nd Grade Kite Day
      • 2nd Grade Science Fair - 2019
      • 3rd Grade Chicago Trip - 2018
      • 3rd Grade Science Projects 2018
      • 6th Grade Field Trip - Feed My Starving Children
      • Annex Opening
      • Barn Hill Presentation
      • Canty Garden
      • Daddy Daughter Dance 2018
      • Dance Performance Spring 2016
      • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
    • Lunch Menu
    • Student Rights & Responsibilities
    • Internet Safety
    • Student Email
    • Student Portal
    • SOAR Library Catalog
    • Achieve 3000
    • IXL
  • Parents
    • Enrollment & Forms
    • Supply Lists
    • Attendance
    • School Fee
    • Canty Gym Clothes
    • Canty School Counselors
    • Social Work Resources - COVID-19
    • Nurse's Medical Corner
    • Parent Portal
    • Friends of Canty
    • Fundraising Opportunities
    • Volunteer
  • Pay Student Fees