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The Advisory Board is essential to the success of any NAF academy. The A.J. Moore Academy Business Advisory Board has developed a recipe for success. This interactive presentation will include Board members from business, community, and post-secondary institutions sharing the nuts and bolts of creating and maintaining a successful Advisory Board.
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Chase Away the Advisory Board Blues: A Blue Print for Advisory Board
Success…A.J Moore Academy, Waco, Texas
Norms
• Take care of your needs.• Be respectful of all opinions and concerns.• Be respectful by only having one person
speak at a time.• Participate in all activities and add to the
conversation.
Objectives • Importance of Advisory Boards to the viability of
your Career Academies.• Ability to identify and overcome roadblocks to
success.• Review of practices that have made A.J. Moore
Business Advisory Board a success story.• On going practices that you can immediately use to
strengthen your Advisory Board.
Agenda• A.J. Moore Academy information• What’s stopping you? Interactive Time• Overcoming Detours• Road Maintenance
– Board Recruitment– Fundraising– Job Shadowing/ Internships– Curriculum Review– Scholarships
• Video• Ongoing Construction
A.J. Moore Academy BlueprintSchool Mission….
To prepare students to excel academically, intellectually, and socially in post secondary education in business, engineering, environmental, health, public service, or technology careers.
Motto… “Moore for Your Future”
A.J. Moore Academy Blueprint
School Application Process
• Any student can apply to attend A.J. Moore
• Only requirement is to be in one of our seven Career Academies
• No student is denied because of grades, discipline, or attendance issues
A.J. Moore Academy Blueprint
School Demographics• 657 Students• Hispanic – 62%• African American – 25%• White – 12%• Asian/Pacific – 1%• Economically Disadvantaged – 85.5%• At Risk – 58%• ELPS – 9.3%• Students with Disabilities – 16.4%
A.J. Moore Academy Blueprint
• 98.5% Graduation Rate• Scholarships 2011 -
$1.4 million• 90% of Seniors Declare
College Plans • Attendance Average-
2010-2011- 97%
A.J. Moore Academy Blueprint
Sound Educational Practices
• Smaller Learning Communities centered around Career Academy Focus
• Project Based Learning Opportunities
• Professional Learning Communities
• An Emphasis on Rigor, Relevance, & Relationships
A.J. Moore Academy Blueprint
Career Academy Model
• Small learning communities• Team building and a sense of
belonging• Project-based learning
experiences with community service component
• Professional Business Relationships via the Business Advisory Board
A.J. Moore Academy Blueprint
• Students choose one of seven career academies:– Engineering– Environmental Technology– Finance– Health Professions– Hospitality & Tourism– Information Technology– NEW- Public Service & Administration
A.J. Moore Academy BlueprintCity of Waco Statistics
Population- 124,805Hispanic- 23.6% *reportedAfrican American- 22.6%White- 60.8%Asian- 1.4%Below Poverty Level- 26.3%Per Capita Income- $14,584Median Income- $26,264Educational Level-
High School- 71.6%Bachelors + - 18.6%
What’s Stopping You? Objective….
• To identify roadblocks and detours to ensure a successful Business Advisory Board.
• Break into groups of four.• Have fun….play the game.• Winner gets a special surprise.• Debrief with whole group.
Road MaintenanceBill Foulds- A.J. Moore Business Advisory
Board- President• Board Recruitment• In School Support
– Guest speakers– Mock Interviews– Resume Review– Radio Show– VITA dinner– IRS VITA Volunteer
• Sustainability
Road MaintenanceAnita Steele- A.J. Moore Business Advisory
Board- Chair• Job Shadow• Internship• Scholarships• Curriculum Review
Road MaintenanceKurt Krakowian -A.J. Moore Business
Advisory Board- Treasurer • Where we started.• Where we have been.• Where we are going.
– Local Chamber of Commerce • Types of Fundraisers
– Golf– Volleyball– Fun Run– Johnny Strong JROTC
Ongoing ConstructionActivity- Wanda Brown &
Natalie Rose
• What are your goals to overcome roadblocks?
• What are new maintenance activities to improve….
For more information…[email protected]@wacoisd.org