According to the "School - Business Partnerships: What Works? - Seven Strategies For Success" report, clear partnership expectations result in a positive and long-lasting relationship.

Expectation	School	Partner(s)
Must be fully committed to the program and establishing win-win relationships	X	X
Must meet with the SPP staff prior to the beginning of the school year to solidify partnership plans	X	X
Must assign a liaison to manage the school/community partnership and work with the partner’s designated liaison throughout the school year to coordinate activities and communications	X	X
Must work with their partners to develop goals and objectives	X	X
Must sign a written agreement with their partner(s)	X	X
Must participate in volunteer management training	X	X
Must submit a grant report to the DPS foundation at the end of the school year	X	–
Must participate in the SPP evaluation	X	X
Must participate in one fall SPP kick-off event and one spring SPP recognition event	X	X