Business Advisory Council
Member Districts
Ashland City Schools
Chippewa Local Schools
East Holmes Local Schools
Green Local Schools
Hillsdale Local Schools
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District
Mapleton Local Schools
Northwestern Local Schools
Norwayne Local Schools
Orrville City Schools
Rittman Exempted Village Schools
Southeast Local Schools
Tri-County Educational Service Center
Triway Local Schools
West Holmes Local Schools
Wooster City Schools
Partners
Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce
Ashland Area Economic Development Office | Grow Ashland
Holmes County Chamber of Commerce
North Central Workforce Alliance of Ohio
Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce
Wayne Economic Development Council
Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce
This consortium was formed in accordance with the provisions of Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.82) requiring every school district to have a Business Advisory Council and to meet the requirements of Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.821) which directs the development of standards for the operation of Business Advisory Councils.
Mission Statement
The Business Advisory Council (BAC) is committed to building collaborative partnerships among education, business, and community. The BAC will advise school districts on curriculum and broadening exposure to the world of work in order for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom and gain the valuable essential skills needed for success after graduation.
Purpose and Responsibilities
The Business Advisory Council (BAC) is committed to building collaborative partnerships among education, business, and community. The BAC will advise school districts on curriculum and broadening exposure to the world of work in order for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom and gain the valuable essential skills needed for success after graduation.
The Business Advisory Council will support partnership between member schools and the business communities of Ashland, Holmes, and Wayne counties.
The partnership will:
– Advise local districts on changes in the economy and job market as well as projected in-demand jobs in the region
– Advocate for the employment skills most critical to business and industry and the development of curriculum to teach these skills
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Contact:
Beth Gaubatz
Email: tesc_bgaubatz@tccsa.net
2023
Business-Education Leader Award Winner
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Annual Plan
2023 – 2024 Business Advisory Council Plan
Joint Statements