9141 - BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District

Bylaws & Policies

9141 - BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Board of Education recognizes 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 employer, the Board shall establish a Business Advisory Council to serve as a continuing advisory group to the Board and administration.

The Council 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 that:

	A.	are considered relevant by employers;

	B.	are at a level that makes initial employment feasible and additional training both productive and economical;

	C.	are transferable from one work situation to another.

The Council shall further provide recommendations to the Board concerning changes in the economy and the job market, and the types of employment in which future jobs are most likely to be available; and provide suggestions for developing a working relationship among businesses, labor organizations, and educational personnel in the District.

The Board may appoint one (1) committee to function as both the Business Advisory Council and the Family and Civic Engagement Team (Policy 9143). Such a committee must perform all functions required of a business advisory council and a family and civic management team. The committee's membership shall be determined by the Board, but shall include parents, community representatives, health and human services representatives and business representatives as prescribed by statute.

The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines to provide 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. 3313.82, 3313.821, 3313.822