Next meeting is Thursday, August 10^th at 9:00 at any-of the distance learning labs.

Attending were:

The externship program is scheduled for June 19^th thru the 21^st. Gene has made arrangements for teachers to visit four local businesses.

Gene gave the final treasurers report, saying that all funds have been expended or will be shortly as the programs wrap-up.

Roy Hill indicated that this group would continue to serve as the business advisory council to the schools. A meeting was scheduled for June 14^th for interested members to revise our by-laws and create a new name.

Gene was presented with a certificate of thanks, in recognition for his years of service to the schools, students and businesses as the School to Work coordinator. His new position as Peebles High School principal will keep him in the action!

At this meeting, it was decided that our new name will be "Adams County Business and Education Forum".

Preliminary by-laws were discussed and revisions made. The group felt it was important to have a student representative from each high school, selected through a process with student involvement.

Suzie Childs from Junior Achievement arrives and we conclude this Forum would have a standing committee to manage JA activities in the county. We discussed the JA "school store" pilot program, happening at Peebles High School in the fall. Cedar Works will sponsor and Kathy Meade will coordinate.

The next meeting would be set following appointment of the program coordinator by Roy Hill.

Note: Gene is very busy with his new duties. He asked that I send the revised bylaws (attached) to our membership. Please review for discussion at the first meeting of the Forum on Thursday, August 10^th at 9:00 at any of the distance learning labs. The new coordinator will be appointed by this time.

Second Draft, June 14, 2000

The Adams County Education and Business Forum will meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the distance learning labs of the four Adams County high schools, or at other such times and places as determined by the Chairperson.

Our purpose is to create and sustain active community partnerships between schools, businesses, students and public agencies that challenge and prepare students for employability, lifelong learning and personal success.

We also function as the Business Advisory Committee for the Adams County School Board and as a general forum for any individuals or organizations with similar goals.

Any resident, business owner, or person employed in the county is granted active membership status after attending a meeting and requesting to be placed on the membership roster. School administrators and counselors are encouraged to be active members. While regular participation is desired, attendance of a least one meeting each six months is required to maintain active membership status.

Election of officers shall take place annually during the final meeting of the school year in May. Officers shall consist of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

1. Chairperson shall:

a) Preside over meetings and schedule special sessions

b) Appoint all necessary committees

2. Vice-Chairperson shall:

a) Perform the duties of the chairperson in their absence

b) Be willing to succeed the Chairperson if so elected

A coordinator of Forum activities shall be appointed annually by the Ohio Valley School Superintendent and announced at or before the July Forum meeting. The coordinator shall:

1. Coordinate Forum efforts on a day-to-day basis

2. Notify members of meetings

3. Have meeting minutes recorded and distributed

4. Maintain and report all financial transactions as needed

5. Maintain an up-to-date membership list of active Forum members

Representatives to the Forum from schools, agencies and businesses are determined by those organizations.

A student representative from each of the four county high schools shall be selected by the student government body from students that show interest and actions compatible with Forum goals. The student representatives shall:

1. Participate in monthly Forum meetings and Forum activities
2. Report on Forum activities to their student body via school paper and other appropriate media

Committees of members may be appointed from time to time by the Chairperson to perform various tasks as needed by the Forum.

A 'Junior Achievement Committee' is a standing committee whose function is to coordinate county efforts in the Junior Achievement program by acting as the local JA board of directors.