Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Community Education is Seeking Applications for Advisory Council

We are seeking applications from community members who wish to help provide quality lifelong learning opportunities for all residents.

What does the Advisory Council do?

• The Community Education Advisory Council makes recommendations on items pertaining to the following areas: Programs, classes, policies, services, and facilities
• Promotes and fosters new programs and coordinates these with existing community programs to avoid unnecessary duplication.
• Provides input anticipating the needs and wants of the community as they relate to community education.
• Serves as liaison between the community and the school district in evaluating community education needs.
• Recommends approval of the annual community education budget and advises on the use of community funds.
• Advocates for continued quality in community education.

What are the qualifications?

Candidates must be:

• Connected to District 196 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools (resident, business owner, student, teacher)
• Available to meet four times annually
• Committed to lifelong learning
• Communicates effectively
• Able to work in a group setting
• Willing to share expertise and skills
• Willing to learn

When does the Advisory Council meet?
The Advisory Council meets four times annually for approximately two hours. Most of the Council’s work is done at these meetings, so regular participation is vitally important to the council’s success.

How long does a member serve?
Individuals are asked to make a three-year commitment.

Are there opportunities for personal growth and development?

• Keeping abreast of community needs
• Working in a group setting
• Connecting to the wider sphere of community education (at the state and national levels)

Are there leadership opportunities?

• Impacting the community by helping to shape the future direction of community education
• Opportunity for public service
• Developing leadership skills
• Connecting with other community organizations

Are you interested in applying?
For more information and application visit http://www.district196.org/cewww/aboutus/CEadvisoryCouncil.cfm or contact Khia Brown, Director of Community Education at 651-423-7720, khia.brown@district196.org.