Which set of individuals might be included in an advisory committee to build community partnerships for a school program?

• A. The dietician from an assisted living facility, an active member of the local business community, and a preschool owner who teaches education courses online.
• B. A chef, a gym owner, and a high school athlete.
• C. A software engineer, a novelist, and a lawyer.
• D. A teacher, a janitor, and a bus driver.

Answer: (A)

A school program’s advisory committee benefits most from external partners who can connect the school with the wider community, bring resources, and contribute real-world expertise. The best set includes a health professional from a community facility, a local businessperson, and an early-education provider who teaches online. The dietitian brings knowledge about nutrition and health services that can support student wellness initiatives and family outreach. The active local business member can open doors for partnerships, volunteer programs, internships, sponsorships, and collaborations with community groups. The preschool owner who offers online education channels provides insight into early learning, outreach to families, and potential collaboration on early-childhood programs or professional development for teachers. Together, these roles create opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom and build durable connections with the community.

Other groups tend to be narrower or more oriented toward internal school operations. A set focused on cooking, fitness, and athletics offers valuable wellness perspectives but fewer ties to broad, sustained partnerships. A trio of a software engineer, a novelist, and a lawyer brings diverse expertise but not as directly aligned with establishing and maintaining school-community collaborations. A group of only school staff—teacher, janitor, and bus driver—provides essential internal perspectives but lacks external networks that are key to form lasting community partnerships.