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This update includes information about recent student council activities, upcoming events, and the goals of the Business Advisory Council for the 2012-2013 school year. Topics covered include curriculum programs, job shadowing/internship opportunities, marketing efforts, scholarship committee updates, fundraising goals, and important dates to remember.
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Business Advisory Council January 25, 2013 “Planning with the End in Mind”
Student Council Update • Homecoming“Bright Lights Big City” • Great Feedback! • Wonderful turnout! • The Most Profitable! • Spirit Week • Great Participation • Powder Puff • Juniors & Seniors took the win • Blood Drive- Jan 18th • We had 3 buses • Will return on Jan 31 • Pasta for Pennies Feb 1st –15th • Raise Money for Leukemia Society • Olive Garden lunch • F.I.T DriveFeb 19th– March 7th • Most items in district • Looking to expand • Student Exchange – Feb 5th • Field Day- March 21st • BPA rehearsal – Jan 28th
Curriculum Committee • 2012-2013 Goals • Junior Achievement supports Crooms’ 4 year career plan • 9th grade program – April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 • 10th grade program – Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 13, Nov. 20 - COMPLETED • 11th grade program – Complete by February 2013 • 12th Summer Internship – Summer 2013 • Teach In Day – November 13, 2012 – 53 speakers • Senior Exit Interviews – 124 seniors, November 26 – December 3, 2012 -COMPLETED • I/ITSEC – December 1, 2012 -COMPLETED • LANFest – January 7, 2013 - COMPLETED • Science Fair – 27 students competing @ SCRMSEF, • Seminole Towne Center Mall – February 9, 2013 • Tech Fest/Field Day – March 21, 2013, workshop presenters needed • College Visit to Keiser University – April 2013
Job Shadowing/Internship Committee 2012-2013 Goals: 6 field trips planned this year: • Oct. 26, 2012 – Symantec Corporation - DONE • Nov. 15 – Dot Decimal - DONE • Dec. 7 – Dave Maus Toyota - DONE • Jan. 17 – Convergys Corporation - DONE • Jan. 24, 2012--Sanford Chamber of Commerce-DONE • Feb. 19 - Siemens • Prepare juniors for Summer Internship Thank you SCPS –RTT funds for paying for transportation and business partners for paying for lunch.
Internship 2012-2013 Goals: • Identify 20-25 slots • Plan an employer recruitment workshop for the Internship Program – April 4th noon. • Begin interviewing by end of April • Identify students before school year ends Interns start June – August Next committee session: Internship workshop for employers –
Marketing/Membership Committee Business Advisory Council website: Croomsbac.org 2012-2013 Goals: • Encourage membership for BAC • Encourage parent membership – work with PTSA/SAC • Implement Communication/Marketing Plan • Faculty, BAC/PTSA, students • Market BAC events – Tech Fest • Next Marketing session: align with Tech Fest meetings
Scholarship Committee Updates: • BAC Scholarship deadline Feb. 1, 2013 • Write a succession plan for the endowment • Design a scholarship certificate • Awards Ceremony – May 2, 2013 • Next meeting: TBD • Ron Colangelo will work with Kevin to learn more about the position since he is interested in chairing this position next year.
Fundraising Committee • Coming ----Tech Fest VII---March 21, 2013 • 2012-2013 Goals: $25,000 • Secure sponsorship now – February 2013 • SSC, Convergys, NCS, Lockheed Martin, Kavaliro Staffing Services, EA, Microsoft, AAA and DiSTI have committed already • Secure Keynote Speakers – 2 (secured) • Secure Workshop Speakers – slots still available (wksheet) • Next committee session:
Sponsorships Needed: Tech Fest VII Banner Sponsor-- ****The Sign Man will sponsor this**** Tech Fest VII Program Sponsor - ****Convergys will sponsor**** Tech Fest VII Luncheon Sponsor ****UCF Golden Apples**** Seeking: Tech Fest VII sponsors BAC Appreciation Luncheon Sponsor-$600 May 31, 2013
Items for Discussion • NAF Dinner Auction: March 2 -Sheraton Downtown (Tina, Staci, need 6 more folks) • Donation items needed for silent auction • Items collected so far: • Dell donation • BAC representatives who wish to attend? • 8 complimentary $50 tickets to represent (Tina, Staci, need 6 more folks) • Email Cathy_Alper@my.scps.us if you want to attend. • Election of chairs for 2013– Please email RT Hillery if you are interested.
Save the Dates/Events • 2012-2013 BAC Meetings-4th Fridays of the month: • March 22, 2013 • May 24, 2013 • May 31, 2013-BAC Appreciation Luncheon • NAF Dinner Auction—March 2, 2013 • Tech Fest VII—March 21, 2013 • Crooms Awards Night—May 2, 2013 • Scholarships applications deadline Feb. 1, 2013 • Graduation—May 24, 2013 • Summer Retreat –July 26, 2013
Announcements/What’s Next/? • Crooms AOIT earned the National Academy of Distinction for the 3rd year in a row thanks to our BAC! • Please pick a committee to support the goals set for the 2012-2013 School Year: • Marketing-Tina Holden • Scholarship-Kevin Jackson • Job Shadowing/Internship-Cathy Alper • Curriculum-Demetria Hayes • Fundraising-Anita Neal-Okoro/Lou Reents