Volusia Partners

Pat Travis, FacilitatorVolunteer/Partnership ProgramsCommunity Information Services

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Program goals

To enhance student learning, enrichstudents’ curriculum, promote school improvement

To provide an opportunity for interested community members to become directly involved with the educational process

To help school personnel with non-instructional tasks, projects

To strengthen school-community relations

The bottom line – these are EDUCATIONAL partnerships – they should always support student achievement.

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Partner vs. Sponsor

A Volusia “Partnership” is a relationship; is actively maintained throughout

the school year; supports teaching and learning through

a variety of activities throughout the school year; may focus on student performance, family involvement, workforce

readiness, and/or the learning environment; and is based on the needs of the school.

A “sponsor” provides a one-time donation. They should be officially thanked, but do not require a partnership.

THINK QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY.

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Making matches

Responsibilities of the business partner coordinator To communicate with staff regarding 1) the utilization of

business partners and 2) their need for partners To develop a needs assessment for partnerships To brainstorm and recruit partnerships To plan partnership activities and complete the partnership

agreement form To maintain the partnership To provide orientation and training, when necessary To provide recognition To evaluate partnerships

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The “Partnership Agreement”

What is the Partnership Agreement? 3-part form Completed by the school and business

AFTER the activities have been discussed What is its purpose?

To officially record the agreement To remind involved parties of the

activity’s timeline To provide an opportunity for the

principal (or designee) to approve the partnership

To inform the district office of the partnership

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Partnership agreements

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History of Five Star in Volusia

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Recognition

Volusia Partner plaques provided by district School-based recognition events for volunteers and partners Schools select a “Partner of the Year”

Commissioners Business Recognition Award (CBRA) 2011 CBRA recipients:

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Food Brings Hope

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Florida Hospital Fish Memorial

Partners with 23 SW schools Partnership initiated in 1994 Partnership has provided:

Hospital tours Job shadowing experiences Volunteer opportunities for students Volunteers to serve on School Advisory Councils Resource speakers Annual clinic supplies donation

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Food Brings Hope

Initiative of the Community Foundation of United Way

Supported by the F.B. Hosseini Family Foundation Has partnered with 6 schools providing programs

for at-risk students Teen Zone (middle school ); Kid Zone (elementary school) Tutoring Transportation to fun

learning activities Free meals and snacks Reward system

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Partnership examples

Volunteer Speakers Bureau Vehicle Days – 20 schools annually Reading Incentive programs:

Racing to Read - sponsored by Daytona International Speedway

Hit the Books - sponsored by the Daytona Cubs Donation programs:

Backpacks and supplies (Jewish Federation and others) Clinic supplies – Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Vision exams and free glasses

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Partnership examples

Drop-out prevention Winner’s Circle-Victory Lane - sponsored by Daytona International

Speedway Career Connections Business Cadre & academies Colleges/universities

Providing expertise; curriculum and professional development; opportunities for high school community service

VCS provides classroom experience for education majors Volunteers:

Mentors Tutors SAC members

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Questions?

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