Business, community leaders to be principals for a day

More than 30 Santa Maria Valley business and community leaders will have a chance to be a principal for a day at public and private school campuses on Wednesday, March 8, when the Santa Maria Valley Industry Education Council (SMVIEC) and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce co-sponsor the popular Principal For a Day event.

Business and community leaders will spend the morning at a school site to learn more about the challenges facing local educators. It is a unique opportunity to interact one-on-one with the school principal and create ongoing partnerships that will help education and community leaders reach mutual goals for student success.

The luncheon event will also include a presentation of computer packages to students through the SMVIEC's Computer Connections program. A joint partnership between the SMVIEC and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Computer Connections program offers new computer packages to students who are unable to afford one.

These computers were funded with proceeds from the 3rd annual Computer Connections golf tournament. Since the program began in 2002, 80 students have received computer equipment through the program. Students who receive computers have been identified by their school district as those who would benefit from having a computer in their home to help with their schoolwork.

More information is available by contacting Peggy Greer, SMVIEC Liaison, at 349-0443.