Olympia Advisory Council Begins 2008-09
First Meeting of 08-09 is October 27, 2008
By Teresa Schappaugh
The Olympia Advisory Council (OAC) is preparing for the new 2008-09 school year. The Council includes community members and organization representatives from all eight communities within the Olympia District.
The Olympia Advisory Council meets 4 times throughout the school year. The meeting dates for 08-09 are October 27, 08; December 1, 08; March 2, 09; and April 6, 09. All meetings are at 7:00 pm and held at the district office. The purpose of the OAC is:
1. To serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education in developing and revising official policies for the Olympia District.
2. To work with the professional and non-professional staff of the school system in ways mutually satisfactory in developing and executing programs and procedures, which implement policies, approved by the Board of Education.
3. To promote citizens' awareness of the desirability of good schools and assist the community in understanding school problems and needs.
4. To facilitate communications between school officials and staff of the schools and the people of the District.
5. To facilitate Board candidate forums in cooperation with the Olympia Education Association.
If you are interested in serving as a member of the Olympia Advisory Council, please contact Velma Litwiller, Secretary to the Superintendent, at (309)379-6011, ext. 1128.
