Barr-Reeve joins regional microelectronics academy; district’s initial share about $3,061
Summary
The board approved a resolution to participate in a multi-district microelectronics program run with Ivy Tech Bloomington and ROI. Ivy Tech will cover 60% of staffing costs; Barr-Reeve’s initial 40% share for two students is $3,061.54.
Trustees approved a resolution to participate this year in a regional microelectronics academy hosted at Westgate, joining five other school corporations in the Uplands Region shared program. Superintendent (S2) explained that Ivy Tech Bloomington will contribute 60% of the shared academy staffing cost and the six districts will split the remaining 40%.
Superintendent (S2) said Barr-Reeve currently has two students enrolled and reported the district’s cost share for this year is $3,061.54 — a per-student cost noted as lower than the district’s Twin Rivers participation, which S2 described as roughly $3,700 per student. "Ivy Tech Bloomington will contribute 60% of the shared academy staffing cost, and then the 6 school corporations will share the 40% of the staffing cost to run the program," Superintendent (S2) said. The board approved the cost-sharing resolution by voice vote.
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