Lexington County School District One Centers for Advanced Study Advisory Board Manual Dr. Karen C. Woodward, Superintendent January 2014 Overview The Advisory Boards of Lexington School District One’s seven Centers for Advanced Study are comprised of stakeholders in the Lexington One community. The Advisory Board is the primary group that participates in each Center’s strategic planning. The goals of each Center will be reviewed annually by the Advisory Board to ensure they are aligned with the mission and vision of Lexington School District One. Lexington School District One’s Mission Preparing a new generation of leaders and global citizens The mission of Lexington County School District One — where caring people, academics, the arts and athletics connect — is to prepare 21st century graduates while serving as the center for community learning. Therefore, we will provide:  An array of exceptional learning experiences in a high-performance culture of excellence that sets high expectations for every student  Opportunities to develop talents, interests and skills through choices from a comprehensive system of 21st century learning experiences in the arts, academics and athletics  Innovative learning delivery and support systems to personalize learning and to ensure that our students are learning sophisticated 21st century skills, knowledge and attitudes  Opportunities to practice leadership and citizenship in a global context  Access by the community to a range of learning and participatory community experiences throughout life  A learning environment and professional culture of caring and support Lexington School District One’s Vision The graduates of Lexington County School District One are a new generation of leaders and global citizens who are self-directed, creative, collaborative, caring, and multilingual and who flourish in a global, competitive 21st century. Our graduates are confident in academics, sophisticated in learning, accomplished in 21st century skills, global in orientation and prepared as leaders and citizens of our democracy. Therefore:  Our schools serve as the center for community learning.  Our students are engaged in high quality learning and are provided an exceptional array of 21st century learning experiences.  Our collaborative and innovative organization for learning develops self-directed, creative and collaborative graduates.  Our culture and our academics develop leadership and citizenship skills for the global world and for our democracy.  All stakeholders accept collective responsibility for the sophisticated learning of our students.  Each student receives the personal support necessary to reach his or her goals through a caring environment that advocates for students by eliminating barriers to learning. Advisory Board Purpose 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To support the mission of providing a high quality education for every student To accept Center Advisory Board membership as a means of service to the district To support through direction and expertise the learning experiences of students To serve as ambassadors for the Center’s goals and objectives To provide recommendations to strengthen the Center Lexington County School District One Centers of Advanced Study Advisory Board Manual Advisory Boards Composition The Center Advisory Board should be comprised of not more than 17 members. The Board make-up shall include content specialists, business representatives, a student, a parent, an elementary school staff member, and a middle school staff member. Members may serve two or three year terms, which will be staggered to provide continuity. Vacancies should be filled immediately. The Center Advisory Board Chairperson will serve a term of two years. The Center Advisory Board Secretary will be a non-voting board member appointed by the principal. All Centers for Advanced Study will operate under the auspices of the Lexington School District One School Board with regulations consistent with District Board policy. While the Center Advisory Boards have clearly defined responsibilities regarding advisement and recommendations for the centers, the Principal is the leader of each school. The Principal is responsible for: communication with parents and public; interviewing and recommending to the Superintendent all new teachers; and evaluating and providing professional development for the Center Faculty. Advisory Board Responsibilities The Board responsibilities include assisting the school and Center in the following areas: 1. Develop and ensure that the goals and objectives of the Center are in sync with the mission and vision of Lexington School District One. 2. Participate in the periodic review of the long-range strategic plans for the Center and make recommendations to provide for adequate financial resources to meet the facility and instructional needs of the Center. 3. Work closely and interactively with the Principal and, through him/her, with the staff. The relationship with the Principal should be positive and mutually supportive. Appropriate attention and care should be given to maintaining a positive working relationship with the Principal. 4. Assist in identifying work experience, internships, and employment opportunities for students. 5. Establish and maintain effective marketing and development programs and activities to include: communicating the goals and performance of the Center to the Lexington One community; assisting in marketing/recruitment of students for the program; encouraging the school community to interact with the broader community. Advisory Board Meeting and Operating Procedure Advisory Board meetings convene at least two times per year. Meeting dates, locations and times are posted electronically and communicated to board members. The advisory board meetings should be conducted with a degree of formality appropriate to the importance placed on the performance of the task. Lexington County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints. The Chief Human Resources Officer handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title IX. The Director of Middle Schools handles inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504. The Mathematics Coordinator handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title II. Contact these people if you have questions regarding these issues at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 and telephone number (803) 821-1000. Lexington County School District One Centers of Advanced Study Advisory Board Manual The Seven Centers for Advanced Study Pelion High School The Center curriculum was developed with partnerships from Clemson University as well as many local agribusinesses. The curriculum allows students to pursue studies beyond the normal agriculture curriculum. The greenhouse, hydroponics lab and on‐site agriculture field provide students with a self‐directed learning opportunity to conduct research for their capstone senior project. White Knoll High The Center curriculum focuses on Biomedical Sciences and includes Honors and Advanced Placement level courses in Biology, Chemistry and Human Body Systems. In the final year, students focus on either Advanced Medical Studies or Public Health depending on their interests. Lexington Technology Center The Center curriculum consists of a robust series of seven courses that engage students to become self-directed. Every advanced STEM course is designed around national science, technology, engineering and mathematic standards. The investigation of STEM topics will be at the global, national, local and personal levels, and students have opportunities to develop leadership and communications skills. Lexington High The goal of the Center for World Languages and International Business is to create plurilingual, global citizens. The Center is open to students who are on track to complete three levels of a target language. Students have opportunities to increase their understanding of other cultures and the skills necessary to conduct business at the international level. Gilbert High The goal of the Center for Sustainable Solutions is to create forward‐thinking, innovative problem‐solvers interested in maintaining the world’s limited resources. Lexington County School District One Centers of Advanced Study Advisory Board Manual River Bluff High The Center for Multi-media Arts, Design and Production will address the following areas: Music Technology and Recording, Motion Media Design, Television and Video Production, Technical Theatre, and Digital Photography. The center will emphasize relationships between the fine arts, technology and business. River Bluff High Students in the Law and Global Policy Development Center will study global issues impacting social and economic conditions. The Center will emphasize learning through a topic-based seminar approach concentrating on case studies and judicial debates in areas such as the environment, bioethics, intellectual property, human rights, and the rule of law. Lexington County School District One Centers of Advanced Study Advisory Board Manual Center for World Languages & International Business Board Members Name Organization Term of Service* Dr. Kaye Shaw Executive Director Midlands Regional Education Center 3 years Shelley Metropol Lexington Chamber of Commerce 3 years Dr. Nancy Buchan University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business 3 years Ruta Couet SC Department of Education Modern and Classical Languages 3 years Qing Liang University of South Carolina Confucius Institute 3 years Margaret Mitchum Principal Pleasant Hill Elementary School 1 year Ryan Pool Principal Lexington Middle School 1 year Bryan Hearn Director Lexington Technology Center 1 year Sherry Williams Career Specialist Lexington High School 1 year Clyde Sanders Community Representative 1 year Lexington County School District One Centers of Advanced Study Advisory Board Manual Center for World Languages & International Business Board Members (continued) DeTraune Ball Student Lexington High School 1 year Lisa Reed Graduate Lexington High School 1 year Kathy Coskrey Parent Lexington High School 1 year Ex-Officio Dr. Karen Woodward Dr. Gloria Talley Dr. Anne Elam Mr. Zan Pender Ms. Nancy Verburg Ms. Melissa Rawl Ms. Stephanie Burgess Ms. Anna Duvall Ms. Dawn Samples Mr. Jason Blackburn * 3 Year 2014-2017 2 Year 2014-2016 1 Year 2014-2015 Lexington County School District One Centers of Advanced Study Advisory Board Manual