LSDMC
Learn about the Local School Decision-Making Committee
About the LSDMC
What does the LSDMC Do?
LSDMC stands for Local School Decision Making Committee. The Local School Decision Making Committee is the primary governing body for each Cincinnati Public School. It is a group of parents, school staff, and community members that drive decision making to impact the outcomes of our students’ educational experience.
Who is the LSDMC?
Three parents, three community representatives (one from each neighborhood - Clifton, CUF, Spring Grove Village), three teachers, two staff, and the principal.
| Principal | James Zoller |
| Community Representatives | Domonique Davis (SGV) Susan Heinrich (CUF), Secretary Andrea Steege (Clifton) |
| Parents/Guardians | Cole Brokamp, Chair Anne-Marie Minges Teresa Hoelle, Vice Chair |
| Teachers | Sienna Condy Shawn Williams Lydia Ware |
| Staff | Drew Schwetschenau |
| Partner in Education | Julia Bonfield |
2024-2025 LSDMC Meeting Schedule
Virtual LSDMC meetings will occur on the Zoom platform on Sep 9, Nov 18, Feb 3, Apr 14 from 5:30pm - 7:15pm
In-person meetings combined with the PTO will occur at CANS on Oct 21, Jan 13, Mar 10, May 5 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
2024-2025 CERI MEETING DATES
CERI meets bi-monthly on the second Tuesday, from 6-8 pm at the CANS Cafeteria. All are welcome to attend and participate.
Upcoming 2024 - 2025 meeting dates:
Nov. 12th, Jan. 14, Mar. 14, May 13
CANS LSDMC Strategic Priorities
- CERI initiative (CANS Equity, Representation and Inclusion Initiative) - an intentional effort to include as many different voices from our CANS families as possible
- Facilities and Grounds - Improving our building and play areas, securing physical space for CANS growing number of students, teachers, and staff
- University of Cincinnati partnership - Tutoring, campus visits, CREW lessons
- Grants and funding sources - finding grant money to support our school
- Supporting the idea of CANS as a learning center for the entire community
Other Roles of the LSDMC:
- Setting measurable school goals, based on a needs assessment
- Coordinating and overseeing the development of the school as a Community Learning Center
- Seeking grants to support the school's programs
- Making recommendations and approving the school's budget
- Making recommendations to the principal regarding other school issues
- Completing a mid-year and end-of-year goal progress report
- Adopting bylaws, including the school's mission and vision
- Participating in the selection of a principal, when a vacancy exists
- Approving locally initiated changes in the school's program or focus
