Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School

FITCHBURG CITY CLERK Oct 04 2024 10:46 am Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Program Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 16, 2024 5:30 pm Welcome in the Auditorium 6:00 pm Dinner 6:45 pm Meeting in Respective Shops AGENDA for Meeting in Respective shops I. Welcome, Call to Order II. Nomination and appointment of PAC Chairperson a. Ask each chairperson if they would like to be nominated for General Advisory Chair to oversee and represent the school’s vocational achievements. III. Shop a. Discussion/ input/ recommendations b. Review of new equipment/ software/ tools c. Report on current projects from each grade level IV. Industry Recognized Credentials (Important part of new District Improvement Plan) a. Are current offerings relevant? Do employers value them? b. Are there other credentials that employer's value that aren’t currently offered? V. Update five-year plan a. Proposed new equipment/ software/ technology purchases, should have advisory approval VI. Review and discuss the Vocational Program Assessment VII. Review and discuss 2024 Post grad plans VIII. Perkins V Survey (not to be completed until after meeting) a. Discussion of survey (participation is crucial to grant applications/ future planning) b. Review checklist. Clarification of language/ What is DESE asking for c. Google Survey due by 10/21 IX. PAC Recruitment a. Review DESE representation requirements X. Coop Numbers a. Companies hiring Coop students XI. Review of new Framework (if applicable) a. Discussion of public comment period XII. New Business