Business Advisory Council Mission Statement
To provide a forum for local business partners and the Riverside Local School District to work together to ensure that Riverside students have the knowledge, skills, habits, and leadership qualities necessary to be college and career ready.
District Point of Contact
Dr. Christopher Rateno - Riverside Local Schools Superintendent
[email protected]
Roles of The RLSD Business Advisory
Advise local school districts on changes in the economy and job market and the area in which future jobs are most likely to be available
Advocate for the employment skills most critical to business and industry and the development of curriculum to teach these skills
Aid and support local school districts by offering suggestions for developing a working relationship among businesses, labor organizations and educators
Key Tasks: Strengthen partnerships and pathways between the RLSD and BAC members and local business community. This may include:
Career Readiness and Capstone Opportunities: Collaborating with local businesses to create internship and job shadowing opportunities for students, aligning with the competencies identified in the "Portrait of a Riverside Beaver" as a capstone project following career exploration course.
Curriculum Alignment with Industry Needs: Working with businesses to ensure that the district’s curriculum is aligned with the skills and knowledge required in the workforce, particularly in areas like AI and personalized learning.
Community Engagement and Support: Engaging businesses to support school initiatives, whether through funding, mentoring, or providing resources for educational programs.
Feedback and Advisory Role: Regularly providing feedback on how the district’s educational strategies meet the needs of local employers and suggesting adjustments or new initiatives as needed.
Summary: The Riverside Local School District Business Advisory Council has been instrumental in providing input into the creation of the Portrait of a Riverside Beaver and Riverside Road Map. Both of these accomplishments have helped the students and staff of the Riverside Local School District as we work towards becoming one community, pursuing greatness, and getting better every day.
Meetings will continue to be facilitated by district representatives and will attempt to provide more opportunities for the Business Advisory Council to engage with the students and staff of the Riverside Local School District.