Types of Partnerships

Three types of partnership opportunities exist for businesses and organizations who are welcome to participate at any or all levels.

School Partnerships
A school and business/organization establish a relationship that promotes the educational goals of the school and improves communication between the school and the community.  Agreements are created cooperatively by the school and business/organization with one or more of the following goals in mind:
     *Improving student achievement
     *Enhancing teaching and learning environment
     *Supporting staff morale
     *Strengthening parent and community support of schools and students
     *Improving community relations

Special Event/Program Partnerships
Community businesses are invited to support special events and programs that build and maintain staff morale and improve communication between the community and the school division.

Examples are:     New Teacher Picnic
                                    Friends of the Rally
                                                     Division newsletter sponsorship

     Partners are recognized at the event/program level and division level.

Employee Partnership
Area businesses make goods or services available to employees of the school division at a reduced rate in return for complimentary advertising on the employee Intranet.  Partners are recognized at the division level.