The purpose of the Advisory Council is to:

• Advise the Director of Community Education on matters that relate to responsible development of programs in the school district;
• Maintain and improve communications between the community and the school district and its programs; and
• Promote the development of healthy, youth and adult programs.

What does the Community Education Advisory Council do?

The Community Education Council makes recommendations on items pertaining to the following areas: We meet 4 times a year for approximately an hour

• Programs, classes, policies, services, and facilities
• Promotes and fosters new programs and coordinates these with existing community programs to avoid unnecessary duplication.
• Community
• Provides input anticipating the needs and wants of the community as they relate to community education.
• Communication
• Serves as liaison between the community and the school district in evaluating community education needs.
• Finance
• Recommends approval of the annual community education budget and advises on the use of community funds.
• Philosophy
• Advocates for continued quality in community education.

What are the qualifications?

• Connected to Brooklyn Center Community Schools 286/community
• Available to meet four times annually
• Committed to lifelong learning
• Communicates effectively
• Able to work in a group setting
• Willing to share expertise and skills
• Willing to learn

 For more information, contact sryan@bccs286.org