Regional Advisory Board

The goal of the Stafford Technical Center Regional Advisory Board (RAB) is to assist the school board operating the technical center in providing the best possible technical education to students, both high school and adult students, while meeting the existing and future needs of our regional industry partners. The Regional Advisory Board advises the Rutland City School Commissioners, and reports on meeting(s) results to both the school board and to the Secretary of Education.

The RAB is composed of a minimum of 19 members drawn from education, business, industry, the community at large, and various State and local organizations. As stated in the by-laws, at no time can the membership drop below 51% business/industry representation. The RAB is always on the outlook for new members who are willing to bring their skills and experience to the table and help sustain and grow the success of Stafford.

Governance of the RAB includes a chair, vice-chair and such other officers as the RAB may deem desirable. The chair presides at all meetings of the RAB, and may sign all letters, reports, and other communications of the RAB. In addition, the chair performs all duties incident to the office of chairperson and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the RAB.

2025-2026 Meeting Dates

Regional Advisory Board

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 12, 2027 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Program Committee

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 8:00 – 9:00
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
No DECEMBER Meeting
Wednesday, January 6, 2027 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 3, 2027 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 3, 2027 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 8:00- 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 5, 2027 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 2, 2027 8:00 – 9:00 am

Finance Committee

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 8:00 – 9:15 a.m. (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 8:00 – 9:15 a.m. (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 8:00 – 9:15 am (Virtual)

Note: FY28 Budget Presentation to RCPS Board will be 11/10/26
FY28 Budget Presentation & Vote by RAB will be 12/2/26
FY28 Budget Ratification by RCPS Board will be 12/8/26

(Dates used as needed)

Outreach Committee

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, February 17, 2027 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, April 14, 2027 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Adult Ed Committee

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, March 17, 2027 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, June 9, 2027 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Much of the work of the RAB is done by its standing committees:

Executive Committee – Committee membership includes, but is not limited to, the chair and vice-chair of the RAB, each chair of each committee developed by the RAB, the director of Stafford Technical Center, and the Superintendent of Schools of the Rutland City Public School District. Members serve in an ad hoc manner at the discretion of the RAB with duties as specified by the RAB. The Executive Committee meets as needed. Additional members can be added by the RAB

Program Committee – Composed of the STC director, K-12 Liaison, Curriculum Coordinator, a partner high school principal or his/her designee, Regional Advisory Board members and 51% business representation the Program Committee’s functions include: day program evaluation, program certification, program development, satellite location development, providing a forum for input from employers, STC students and potential students, identification and consideration of existing models, program recommendation, and identification and utilization of outside resources as necessary for development, financial management (including state funding), facility management, student enrollment and projections, identification and obtainment of alternative funding sources.

Outreach Committee – Composed of the STC director, STC staff as necessary, a partner high school, school counselor or his/her designee, Regional Advisory Board members and 51% business representation this committee’s functions include: developing a marketing plan, developing outreach materials with marketing program students, developing and supporting events for guidance, middle and secondary instructors, and compiling data and labor information to share with students and parents.

Finance Committee – Composed of the STC director, the STC assistant director, Regional Advisory Board members and other representation as determined by the chairman of the RAB, this committee oversees the critical task of helping to compose each year’s budget, presented to the Rutland City Public School board each year, and assisting in the financial management of STC.

Adult Education Committee – Composed of the STC director, the STC Assistant Director of Adult Education, Regional Advisory Board Members, and other representation as determined by the chair of the RAB, this committee oversees the courses offered and price structure of the Stafford Adult Education program.

Current School Year Agendas & Minutes

Archive of Previous Years’ Meeting Minutes