Waters Community

The main responsibilities of the LSC are:

Approve and monitor the school’s budget
Conduct principal evaluations
Work with administration and staff to create the Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)

The LSC does not hire or evaluate teachers, determine class sizes, or create the budget - CPS LSC Website

Friends of Waters was created for the purpose of raising and administering money to support Thomas J. Waters Elementary School.

The Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC) coordinates the Dias De Los Muertas display every November and discusses community issues.

Important Message about Non-Discrimination at Waters:

Our school adheres to the CPS Comprehensive Non-Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation Policy, which outlines the District’s comprehensive approach to provide a safe working and learning environment at Waters and other schools across the city. This means that, at our school, we do not discriminate based on protected categories such as race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, as well as others outlined in the policy.
For guidance on handling incidents, concerns, or inquiries related to this policy, please reference this webpage.