The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) plays a significant role in our school community. It is a team of elected parents, teachers, non-instructional staff, and community members who meet monthly with the principal to advise the principal on matters that promote high expectations and high achievement for all students at the school. The team advises the principal on topics including, but not limited to: school priorities and initiatives, the comprehensive school plan, the budget and alignment of school goals with broader DCPS goals.

LSATs are required to exist at every DCPS school to promote collaboration in decision-making amongst  those most affected by the decisions. At CHML, the LSAT is a collaborative body that works to address the needs of the entire school community in close collaboration with the principal. LSATs do not have decision-making authority, but advise the principal, and the principal is encouraged to strongly consider the LSAT’s advice.

In addition, the CHML LSAT collaborates closely with the CHML PTSO to ensure alignment of goals, activities and schedules. The LSAT also works with the community and PTSO as needed to advocate to DCPS for things we might need that are not being provided.

LSAT members are elected each spring for the next school year. Parent and community representatives are elected by the parent body. Teacher and staff representatives are elected by the teachers and staff.

More information on LSATs can be found on DCPS’s LSAT website

For specific questions about CHML’s LSAT, email chml.lsat@k12.dc.gov. Concerns about the LSAT can be reported here.  Please contact us if there is an issue you think needs attention—we welcome your feedback!

Members of CHML LSAT