Re: Advisory Groups

[Jennifer D Burke <jburke@MINDSPRING.COM>]

In Atlanta Public Schools all schools have a Media Technology Committee. The
purpose of each committee is to deal with policy issues - philosophy,
planning, and "nuts & bolts" issues such as how to accept gifts/donations,
weeding, challenges, selection, volunteers, etc. The committee has to
include the principal, media specialist, at least 2 teachers, 1 parent, 1
student, and 1 "community partner." We only have to meet a couple times a
year, though we can meet more often if we wish. I've selected 4th grade
students - 5th grade student leaders are always being tapped for other
tasks, and 3rd graders are not quite mature enough to handle the meeting.
4th graders have very strong opinions and aren't shy about sharing them, and
are often confident enough to participate in adult meetings. We meet during
the day (usually 730am, before school starts) but only for about half an
hour. I find them especially useful for "challenge" procedures.

This is a different group from my parent volunteers who shelve books, read
stories, sort overdue notices, etc.

Hope this is helpful.

Cheers,
Jennifer Burke LMS
Centennial Place Elementary School (K-5)
Atlanta, GA

> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> Do any librarians have "advisory" groups or boards connected
> with managing a
> school library?  I'd be interested in any details.  How about
> a "Friends of
> the school library" group?  Thanks for your help.
>

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