Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to suggest ways that the Agriculture
programs offered by the two school districts in Josephine
County, Oregon can be coordinated.
A survey questionnaire was given to all students enrolled in
vocational agriculture courses at the senior high school and a personal
interview survey was made of twelve staff members employed
in the two school districts.
An analysis of the information revealed the following: 1. That
a vo-ag teacher-coordinator be jointly hired by the two school districts.
2. That joint meetings of administrators, counselors, and
vocational agriculture teachers from both districts and the agricultural
advisory council be held to plan, evaluate, and coordinate
all aspects of the vocational agriculture programs. 3. That a survey
be made to determine the needs of the community relative to the vocational agriculture program. 4. That the vo-ag program be
expanded to include ninth grade programs at two additional junior
high schools. 5. That written policies pertaining to the vocational
agriculture program be submitted to and approved by the school
boards of both districts. 6. That all school personnel in both
school districts involved in the vocational agriculture program work
together in any way possible to promote mutual understanding and
agreement.
