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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Adrienne M. Holloway, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer
DATE: November 28, 2017
SUBJECT:
Requesting Approval of a Resolution Establishing the City of Aurora Education Commission.
PURPOSE:
To engage in constructive dialogue with all member academic institution representatives on how to best prepare our residents for education and workforce success. The Education Commission will assume the responsibility of identifying education and workforce development programs and initiatives that will benefit our Aurora area residents and that will also introduce opportunities for partners to realize operational cost savings.
BACKGROUND:
An effective education system facilitates the development of a diverse and competent workforce that contributes greatly to a local area. This is no different for the city of Aurora. We are proud of the accomplishments, made independently, by our education stakeholders. Yet, we know that we can experience a greater and longstanding impact if and when our stakeholders work collaboratively and in alignment with an agreed upon strategic approach. The Education Commission will serve as a forum where education providers that serve the city of Aurora discuss the development of innovative partnerships that will yield compelling education and workforce outcomes for our city.
DISCUSSION:
Education stakeholders, citizen groups and interested parties have expressed interest in and support of the formation of a City of Aurora Education Commission. The Education Commission will consist of twenty-two (22) members. In order to ensure that the Education Commission is comprised of a broad representation of local education stakeholders, membership slots are dedicated as follows:
Superintendent or designee from each of the following six (6) school districts that serve Aurora: East Aurora School District; West Aurora School District; Indian Prairie School District; Batavia School District; Kaneland School District and Osw...
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