The Education Committee meets every second Wednesday at 8am at the Chamber.
The Education Committee provides support for the school systems, technical schools, and for the certified literate community programs in Jackson County.
- Partners in Education: To administer and assist in maintaining the relationships between the business community and the schools within the county and cities to enhance and expand the educational opportunities for all students.
- STAR and Teacher of the Year Reception: To recognize and honor the STAR students and teachers in the county and the Teachers of the Year in each school.
- SPEAKERS LIST for teachers to utilize as a resource for their classroom. This list is composed of people willing to volunteer their time to speak to classes.
Congratulations to the 2011 STAR and Teacher of the Year Winners.
- Commerce STAR - Teacher-Matthew Dahlke & Student-Tirth Shah
- Jefferson STAR - Teacher-Kristhopher Plummer & Student-Jennifer Ringo
- East Jackson STAR - Student-Jill Edmondson & Teacher-Denise Backus
- Jackson County STAR - Student-Elizabeth Johnson & Teacher-Cary Lepzelter
- Commerce Teacher of the Year
- Jefferson Teacher of the Year
- Jackson County Teacher of the Year
