Currently, over 80 businesses are actively involved in the Partners in Education program. These partnerships take many forms and are tailored to the specific needs, interests, and talents of those individuals involved. No two partnerships are alike, but each has as its goal to enhance students' educational experiences. Issues studied may come from within the Council or from administration whenever citizen input is desired. Membership is open to the Superintendent, his staff, school district employees, students, and residents of the West Shore School District.
New members are welcome.
This group serves in an advisory role to the Superintendent, his staff, and the Board. Members include the Parent Teacher Organization presidents from the ten elementary schools in the District and liaisons from each of the secondary Principal Advisory Councils. Meetings are held approximately every six weeks at rotating schools throughout the District. The agenda is established by the Superintendent and includes an Open Forum section where members may share questions, areas of concern, and news of school initiatives. Other areas on which the Superintendent reports may include annual budget development, monthly enrollments, staff development, labor relations, construction projects, yearly staffing, and curricular initiatives.