{"id":248,"date":"2015-05-26T00:57:38","date_gmt":"2015-05-26T00:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcjvs.edu\/?page_id=248"},"modified":"2026-04-03T06:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:50:29","slug":"advisory-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mcjvs.edu\/?page_id=248","title":{"rendered":"Advisory Council"},"content":{"rendered":"

An advisory council approved by a local board of education, representing business\/industry and the community, is required for all programs that provide industry-appropriate recommendations to continuously improve career-technical programs. The advisory council must meet at least once annually, and the minutes of all official advisory council meetings shall be kept on file as part of a school district\u2019s official records.<\/p>\n

The advisory council includes appropriate representatives from the industry or occupation for which the council is established, trade or professional organizations representing relevant occupations, organized labor, parents, current and former students, and other community representatives who can contribute to advancing the program.<\/p>\n

Advisory council members are strongly encouraged to engage in all aspects of program improvement and student learning. Each member is expected to attend the annual meeting, participate in council discussions, and contribute relevant input.\u00a0 Members are asked to maintain confidentiality and discretion in discussing official matters outside the council meeting.\u00a0 Active, engaged council members are encouraged to partner with program teachers and students throughout the school year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>