The Board of Education is well aware of the increasing importance to the nation's productivity and future well-being of its citizens that students enter the labor market with employable skills and attitudes. The Board and staff of the District also recognize that the necessary educational effort involves close cooperation among interested parties and that decisions regarding the curriculum should not be made without appropriate input from those affected by the educational results.

In order to obtain more effective assistance from one group particularly affected by the students' entry-level skills, the potential employers, the Board shall establish a Business Advisory Council to serve as a continuing advisory group to the Board and administration.

The Council shall be composed of fifteen (15) members. A majority shall be selected from among the leaders of commercial and industrial organizations operating within the District.

The purpose of the Council shall be to assist the staff and Board in determining whether or not its curriculum is and continues to be both appropriate and adequate for ensuring that students can enter the labor force with knowledge, attitudes, and skills.

The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines which will ensure that the time and efforts of the Council and those of the professional staff are utilized properly to accomplish these educational outcomes and to provide for a continued, strong working relationship between the District, the Council, and the larger community of employers.

R.C. 3313.174

Adopted 8/15/91