2018 LSC Candidate Statements – South Loop Elementary School

Local School Council

2018 Candidates

Parent Candidates

A parent is eligible to serve as a parent representative if he/she: Is the parent or legal guardian of a child currently enrolled in that school; and is not an employee of the Board.

(in alpha order by first name)

Jennifer Rakstad

My name is Jennifer Rakstad, and I hope to represent you as a parent representative on the South Loop Elementary School LSC. I have 2 children at South Loop who have both been at our school since they attended preschool, and I...

Lisa M Johnson

I am a proud parent of a 4th grade student at South Loop Elementary School. I am passionately committed to the academic and emotional development of South Loop students. I have served 2 terms and I am excited to continue my participation...

Marc Dumas

Hello. I’m Marc Dumas and I am the parent of a 3rd grader at SLES. When asked, I jumped at the opportunity to become more involved in the workings of this great community with zeal.I have been a part of this community...

Saadia Siddique

As a proud parent of a fifth-grader and second-grader at South Loop Elementary school, I have been involved in many activities at the school including being co-chair of the 2017 Fall Fundraiser, Family Involvement Group (FIG), CPS Steering Committee appointed by Principal...

Shawn Sawyer

I’m an active firefighter with the Chicago Fire Department. I’ve lived in the south loop for 15 years. I’ve been active in both of my children’s classrooms and would like to take the next step. I love South Loop Elementary and my...

Sweety Agrawal

Hello Parents and prospective voters! Let me introduce myself to you, and tell you a little about why I want to represent the school on the Local School Council. My name is Sweety Agrawal, and I have a 3rd and 5th grader...

Community Candidates

A community member is eligible to serve as a community representative if he/she: Resides in the attendance area or voting district of that school, is not the parent or legal guardian of a child currently enrolled at that school, and is not an employee of the Board.