1. Pat Travis, Facilitator Volunteer/Partnership Programs Community Information Services 1

2. To enhance student learning, enrich students curriculum, promote school improvement To provide an opportunity for interested community members to become directly involved with the educational process To help school personnel with non-instructional tasks, projects To strengthen school-community relations The bottom line – these are EDUCATIONAL partnerships – they should always support student achievement. 2

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4. Responsibilities of the business partner coordinator To communicate with staff regarding 1) the utilization of business partners and 2) their need for partners To develop a needs assessment for partnerships To brainstorm and recruit partnerships To plan partnership activities and complete the partnership agreement form To maintain the partnership To provide orientation and training, when necessary To provide recognition To evaluate partnerships 4

5. What is the Partnership Agreement? 3-part form Completed by the school and business AFTER the activities have been discussed What is its purpose? To officially record the agreement To remind involved parties of the activitys timeline To provide an opportunity for the principal (or designee) to approve the partnership To inform the district office of the partnership 5 school or department business or organization

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8. Volusia Partner plaques provided by district School-based recognition events for volunteers and partners Schools select a Partner of the Year Commissioners Business Recognition Award (CBRA) 2011 CBRA recipients: Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Food Brings Hope 8

9. Partners with 23 SW schools Partnership initiated in 1994 Partnership has provided: Hospital tours Job shadowing experiences Volunteer opportunities for students Volunteers to serve on School Advisory Councils Resource speakers Annual clinic supplies donation 9

10. Initiative of the Community Foundation of United Way Supported by the F.B. Hosseini Family Foundation Has partnered with 6 schools providing programs for at-risk students Teen Zone (middle school ); Kid Zone (elementary school) Tutoring Transportation to fun learning activities Free meals and snacks Reward system 10

11. Volunteer Speakers Bureau Vehicle Days – 20 schools annually Reading Incentive programs: Racing to Read - sponsored by Daytona International Speedway Hit the Books - sponsored by the Daytona Cubs Donation programs: Backpacks and supplies (Jewish Federation and others) Clinic supplies – Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Vision exams and free glasses 11

12. Drop-out prevention Winners Circle-Victory Lane - sponsored by Daytona International Speedway Career Connections Business Cadre & academies Colleges/universities Providing expertise; curriculum and professional development; opportunities for high school community service VCS provides classroom experience for education majors Volunteers: Mentors Tutors SAC members 12

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