Community Education Tool Kit:
Role of the Advisory Council Member

This is a brief overview of the advisory council role in community education.

What is their role?

• To provide community input and involvement as it relates to the planning, growth, development of the community education program.
• To provide community input and involvement as related to the planning, growth, development of a total community school operation

Who is on the council: Generally speaking a council is comprised of...

• Several members of the community at-large (senior citizens, parents, teens, scout troops, athletic association, etc.)
• Representatives from the school
• Representatives from community organizations, such as 4H, Lions,etc.
• Representatives from city government

What is a council members responsibility?

• Assist the director to plan, organize and develop programs and services for youth teens, adults, and senior citizens
• To with the director to determine community needs
• To finds ways to improve the school and community

Sample Accomplishments:

• Administer surveys, compile data and analyze results
• Sponsoring family related activities and special events
• Promote and fund a recycling center
• Opening a food shelve
• Starting a daycare center
• Assist in developing a Big Brother program
• Sponsoring a Community Health day and Arts awareness program
• Coordinating city recreation programs
• Organize and sponsor a family fund day
• Conduct and support school fund raising to help pay for an elementary playground

For questions about this information, contact Stephen P. Kretzmann (608) 267-9278

Last updated on 2/25/2008 9:08:02 AM