1. Welcome n Introductions n Thank you's… n Purpose and Desired Outcomes u To kick-off our partnerships u To plan meaningful activities u To ensure that our Partners have a positive experience u To hear from you

2. Today’s Topics · Review of School Improvement Plan · School Profile · Benefits of community involvement · How YOU can help · ideas for involvement · BCPS rules and regulations · Feedback

3. Principal · Review of School Improvement Plan · School Profile · Where we stand on FCAT · School Grade / improvements made and where we need to be · Other

4. Community Benefits n Improved economic environment and ability to draw new businesses and provide for economic growth n Lower dropout rates are associated with lower crime rates, less unemployment and fewer welfare recipients

5. School Benefits n Reinforces that academic success is important n School relates to “real life” n Supports student achievement through volunteers, in-kind and financial support

6. n Enhanced community good will n Better prepared workforce n Improved employee morale and training n Aids in customer and employee recruitment n Improved economic environment Business Benefits

7. L Human Resources L Financial Resources L In-kind donations L Financial donations What we hope YOU can do

8. Business Partners Inventory a Are employees available to volunteer? a If so, how many hours are they available per week? Per month? What time of day? a What skills and knowledge do they have to share? a What, if any, financial resources are available - cash or in-kind? a Are there any special volunteer interests?

9. Today we should a Agree on activities that support the School Improvement Plan and student achievement a Agree on responsibilities a identify who will do what n Commit to a plan n Develop timeline a Discuss how the partnership will be evaluated a Start small and build from success ^ Establish method of feedback

10. Things we can’t do n Advertise n Distribute flyers to parents n Disregard rules on incentives

11. BCPS Policies for Partner Volunteers n # 1 Priority: Student Achievement and Safety n Complete the Volunteer Application n Maintain consistent and regular attendance. n Record attendance for each visit. n Follow regulations and procedures of school. n Wear a school volunteer (partner) nametag. n Discuss school problems with staff members at appropriate times. n Call the school if you cannot be present on a day you are scheduled. n Observe discretion in commenting on school matters. n Attire should be appropriate for school.

12. Finally n Communicate n Respect each other’s time n Have fun

13. And we’re off….