(1) To facilitate linkages among parents who are interested in the improvement of education.
(2) To provide a forum for parents to exchange information about educational opportunities.
(3) To provide the Academy with advice on educational policy and program needs.
(4) To establish and enhance the Academy's visibility in the local community.Organization and Operation (1) The Parent Advisory Council is organized on a regional basis.
(2) Each region's leadership committee consists of a minimum of five persons. The chairperson of this committee represents the region on the statewide council.
(3) Each regional leadership committee establishes goals and activities to meet the needs of parents.
(4) The state level council includes the Director, Assistant Director, Secretary, Chair and Assistant Chair of each region.
(5) The Parent Advisory Council meets at least twice each year.
The Parent Advisory Council consists of Members of the Academy who are committed to the promotion and advancement of science, engineering, technology, education or their applications. Members of this council are appointed by the Executive Committee of The Ohio Academy of Science.
The Director of the Parent Advisory Council is appointed by the Executive Committee for a three year term and is a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees.
Ms. Katherine Watkins |
Mr. Gale Larue |