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With dwindling budgets in most school districts, advisory boards need to take an active stand in communicating the importance of maintaining the integrity of the NAF model with school districts and the community. This session will inspire and provide suggestions to help invigorate business advisory boards through strategies such as reviewing curricula, providing work-based learning opportunities, fundraising and speaking out on behalf of the academy.
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Ignite your Academy with a Fired Up
Business Advisory Board.
Presented by AJ Moore Academy Business Advisory
BoardWaco, Texas
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A.J. Moore Academy Information
Originated in 1996 with career pathways in
o Finance
o Engineering
o Information Technology
2011/2012 - 700 students
o NAF Academy of Finance
o NAF Academy of Engineering
o NAF Academy of Information Technology
o NAF Academy of Health Professions
o NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
o Academy of Environmental Technology
o Academy of Public Service and Administration
2012/2013 - A.J. Moore to incorporate with University High School- 1900 students.
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A.J. Moore Academy Information
Average Number of Academy Students = 690
Economically Disadvantaged
at Risk
Special Ed
English as a Second Language
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
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A.J. Moore Academy Information
Academy Demographics
Hispanic African American White Other
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AJ Moore Business Advisory BoardIgnites its Board Members by:
Creating a Cohesive Vision
Facing Challenges Together
Celebrating Success
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Creating a Cohesive VisionAdvisory Board – Organized for Success
Board Members – focus on recruiting companies with no restrictions on # of active board members
Executive Committee – President, Vice President, Treasurer, Past President, and Committee Chairpersons
Single Business Advisory Board- serves all AJ Moore Academies
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Creating a Cohesive Vision
Starts with the organization of the board.
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Creating a Cohesive Vision
The Executive Committee
o Defines goals, objectives, strategic plans
o Sets agenda & brings recommendations to the board
o Works closely with principal and administrative staff
o “Sets the tone” for the board
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Creating a Cohesive Vision
Board Committees
o Focus on the board’s mission and to enhance committee interaction
o Engage Business Advisory Board Members to encourage input and participation
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Creating a Cohesive Vision
Work-Based Learning Committee
o Speakers’ Bureauo Instructor Support and Collaborationo Job Shadowso Resume and Mock Interview Trainingo Internships
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Creating a Cohesive Vision
Fundraising/Scholarship Committee
o Solicits Major Sponsorso Organizes Annual Fundraising Eventso Solicits Scholarship Applications from
qualifying Academy Seniorso Scores Written Scholarship Applicationso Conducts Oral interviews of Scholarship
Finalists
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Creating a Cohesive Vision
Annual Scholarship Fundraising Events
o Fun Run - 1K, 5Ko Golf Tournamento Scholarship Breakfast/Luncho Major Corporate and Individual Sponsorshipso Grants – local and national
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Creating a Cohesive Vision
Curriculum Support Committee
o Reviews academy curricula for relevance to the work place
o Ensures curricula adheres to NAF guidelineso Develops additional academies not currently
part of NAF’s programso Reviews AJ Moore Academy programs and their
adherance to NAF guidelines
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Creating a Cohesive Vision
Public Relations Committee o Supports other advisory board committees with
advertisingo Provides advertisements and solicitations in
support of all fundraising activitieso Explores media opportunities to recognize
awards, events, and milestoneso Oversees the AJ Moore Academies and Business
Advisory Board pamphlet updateso Maintains membership in Greater Waco
Chamber of Commerce
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Facing Challenges TogetherBoard Recruitment
A. J. Moore Business
Advisory Board
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Facing Challenges TogetherBoard Recruitment
Chamber Ad
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Facing Challenges Together
With over 100 academy juniors, we placed over 100 students into summer internships.
We accomplished this by…..o Generous support of local companieso TSTC- Texas State Technical Collegeo Grant monieso Stipend Scholarships
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Facing Challenges Together
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Facing Challenges Together
Challenges
o Reduced fundingo Academy consolidationo Integration with a non-Academy high
schoolo Increased student capacityo Community Challenges
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Celebrating SuccessThree NAF “Distinguished” Academies
NAF “Distinguished” Academy of Finance
NAF “Distinguished” Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
NAF “Distinguished” Academy of Information Technology
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Celebrating SuccessRibbon Cutting- Greater Waco Chamber
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Celebrating SuccessNational Recognition
A.J. Moore Academy of Finance recognized in
national chamber media.
A joint publication of the National Career Pathways Network and the
Institute for a Competitive Workforce, U. S. Chamber of Commerce
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Celebrating SuccessWater Meter-Madness
. . . three of
four top winners!
Ready…
A.J. Moore Academy of
Environmental Technology
Set…
GO!
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Celebrating SuccessUS Congressman, Bill Flores – VITA
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AJ Moore Academy’s VITA Program
Started after 1994 New York NAF Summer Workshop
Largest school-based VITA program in the United States
IRS grant for laptops and software
Over 1800 returns, $4,000,000 to the local economy, 98% accuracy rate
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Celebrating SuccessNeighborWorks Award Banquet – VITA
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$17,750 in scholarships given to graduating academy students.
Celebrating SuccessScholarship Luncheon– AJ Moore Seniors
Texas State Technical College (TSTC), Waco, President Dr. Elton E. Stuckly Jr.$17,750
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Lenovo, a PC maker, and the National Academy Foundation (NAF), sent 18 high school students to NAF Next in Washington, D.C. to present the mobile apps that they created.
A.J. Moore Academy of Information and Technology; Pete Baus and Robert East (Mr. Rick Schrader-teacher)
KiwiPad (text to sound app)
Celebrating SuccessLenovo/NAF Mobile Application Pilot
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Celebrating SuccessOther Special Programs and Awards
Alcoa Grant being used to fund students in summer internships.
WacoISD Foundation Grant Recipient - The Waco ISD Education Foundation funds creative projects that impact student perfromance and "raise the power of education in Waco schools.
NAF Pilot - Academy of Health Sciences
Sparks 101 - Web-Site Beta o Mission: To engage STEM educators by
connecting real-world problems to national course content that inspires students to select a STEM major in college—and to ultimately pursue STEM careers.
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Celebrating SuccessAJ Moore Academies at University High
A.J. Moore Academies
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Final Thoughts For A Fired Up Advisory Board
Insist on active participation o “Diamonds in the rough” aching to be given the chance to shine.
NAF workshops enable collaboration between various academieso Share experiences between academieso Identify opportunities
Community Involvement Board member and student interactions The “$$ Secret to Success $$”
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Special Thanks!A.J. Moore Steel Drum AmbassadorsA.J. Moore Business Advisory Board Ignite your Academy with a Fired Up Business Advisory Board.
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