§ 4.33. Advisory committees.

 (a)  A school district or AVTS administering or planning to administer vocational-technical education programs shall appoint a local advisory committee. Membership on the committee shall consist of business and industry representatives, public sector employers, agriculture, labor organizations, community organizations, postsecondary education institutions and the general public. The appointed advisory committee shall meet at least once each year and give advice to the board and the administration concerning the program of the school, including its general philosophy, academic and other standards, strategic plans, course offerings, support services, safety requirements and the skill needs of employers. An advisory committee may serve multiple institutions where employment areas overlap.

 (b)  An administrative committee, composed of chief school administrators representing participating school districts, shall be included in the organization of each AVTS. The committee shall play an integral part in the development of the AVTS strategic plan under §  4.13 (relating to strategic plans) and advise the AVTS board and the administration concerning the educational program and policies of the school.

 (c)  An occupational advisory committee shall be established for each vocational-technical education program or cluster of related programs offered by a school district or AVTS. The committee shall be appointed by the board of directors, and a majority of the members of the committee shall be employees and employers in the occupation for which training is provided. The committee shall meet at least twice each year to advise the board, administration and staff on curriculum, equipment, instructional materials, safety requirement, program evaluation and other related matters and to verify that the programs meet industry standards and, if appropriate, licensing board criteria and that they prepare students with occupation related competencies.

   The provisions of this §  4.33 amended under the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. 26-2603-B).

   The provisions of this §  4.33 amended February 15, 2008, effective February 16, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 872. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (323743).

   This section cited in 22 Pa. Code §  4.23 (relating to high school education).