KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL/BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

dedicated partnership committee, charged with establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial school/business relationships, is the foundation of any successful partnership.

ESTABLISHING A PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE

Form a committee that is manageable in size and includes representatives from business, administration, staff and PTA. Designate an enthusiastic leader to head the partnership committee. Appoint a committee liaison from both business and school to maintain communication

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES COMMITTEE

Identify potential partners Prioritize needs of school and business partners. Develop vision, mission and objectives. Maintain a bulletin board recognizing partners. Recognize partnership activities through school publication

ADMINISTRATION

Provide support for the partnership. Participate in partnership training. Designate an enthusiastic leader to head the committee. Include the PTA in partnership activities. Participate in yearly partnership planning and evaluation. Encourage staff participation in partnership programs. Develop a friendly, communicative relationship with your partners.

SCHOOL-BASED LIAISON

Maintain active communication with partners, including thank-you notes to business partners for their efforts. Establish meeting times and dates. Start planning the new year before September so that partnership activities are in place. Record minutes of each meeting. Coordinate partnership activities. Be a "cheerleader" for partners and partners activities

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