• Business Advisory Council Plan

• Readiness for Success

• BAC Joint Statement

• Minutes

Mission:

The purpose of the Springfield City School District BAC is to facilitate a collaborative partnership between the local business community and the District to support college or career readiness and personal success for every student by examining changes in the economy and job market; advocating for the employment skills most critical to business and industry; developing a working relationship among its members; and advocating for public education and the District within the greater Springfield community.

Responsibilities:  

The council shall advise and provide recommendations to the Board on matters specified by the Board including, but not necessarily limited to, the delineation of employment skills and the development of curriculum to instill these skills; changes in the economy and in the job market, and the types of employment in which future jobs are most likely to be available; and suggestions for developing a working relationship among businesses, labor organizations, and educational personnel.

Schedule of Meetings

The Springfield City School District Business Advisory Council meets on a quarterly basis. The planned meeting dates include:

• September 25, 2024

• November 20, 2024

• February 19, 2025

• April 23, 2025

BAC Members