Monongah Middle Local School Improvement Council

What is a Local School Improvement Council?

Local School Improvement Councils (LSIC) are required per W.Va. Code § 18-5A-2. These councils exist at each public school in West Virginia. Membership of the LSIC is comprised of teachers, service personnel, families, business, and community representatives. An election occurs annually for membership. The LSIC promotes innovations and improvements in the teaching and learning environment in your child's school through providing forums of voices of the education stakeholders in a community, as school employees work alongside families, businesses, and community representatives.

Through collaboration, the LSIC is designed to help a school define strengths and weaknesses of a school and develop solutions to:

  • meet or exceed standards established by the West Virginia Board of Education

  • increase administrative efficiency, 

  • enhance the delivery of instructional programs, 

  • promote community involvement in the local school system,

  • improve the educational performance of the school generally.

Through the course of meetings at the school, the LSIC may reflect on academics, athletics, discipline, school climate, facilities, needs, improvement. The LSIC may develop and request alternatives to the operation of the school through a waiver of county or state rules and policies, State Superintendent of Schools interpretations, assist in development of the strategic plan, and apply for grants and awards.

The West Virginia Department of Education has developed an electronic resource for schools and communities to assist them in their efforts to provide quality school improvement through Local School Improvement Councils.

Additional LSIC Resources

We encourage and welcome the engagement of all stakeholders in Marion County Schools "pursuit of excellence." The Local School Improvement Councils are one vital part of this process. For additional information about how you can engage in the Local School Improvement Council process in Marion County Schools, contact Administrative Assistant of Curriculum and Instruction L.D. Skarzinski at lskarzin@k12.wv.us or your child's principal.

How often does the Monongah Middle LSIC meet?

The Monongah Middle LSIC typically meet four times throughout the year, once each grading period.  Please see below for a list of upcoming meetings.

Current Monongah Middle LSIC Members:

  • Anne Lienhards - Council Chair

  • Sarah Episcopo - Ex Officio (Principal)

  • Caitlyn Mitchell - Teacher

  • Miriam Straka - Teacher

  • Kim Higgins - Teacher

  • Angela Maset - Service

  • Bethany Sypolt - Service

  • Leanna Hall - Parent

  • Jessica Greaser - Parent

  • Sarah Sphon - Parent

  • Brandi Lemon - Member at Large

  • Carrie Menas - Member at Large

  • Shannon Onderko - Member at Large

2024-2025 Meetings

  • Meetings will be held immediately following the PTSO meetings on the following dates:

    • October 16, 2024

    • January 15, 2025

    • March 12, 2025

    • April 25, 2025 - Town Hall Meeting - 3:30 p.m., Cafeteria

    • May 7, 2025