District reports strong AP pass rates and approves dual-credit MOU with University of Evansville

District staff reported that students took 1,119 Advanced Placement exams and that 820 of those scores were a 3 or higher — the district’s threshold for a passing AP score — which the district said translates into substantial potential college savings for families. "We administered a total of 1,119 AP exams... 820 students earned a 3 or above on that," Mrs. Tish Wagner said when presenting AP data, and the district estimated the passing results could represent about $738,000 in college-credit savings based on a $300-per-credit assumption. Separately, the board approved a dual-credit memorandum of understanding with the University of Evansville to allow WPCC students to earn college-equivalent credit for courses taken in their secondary program; the administration said the MOU will be renewed annually. The approval was placed on the consent agenda and passed without recorded opposition. District staff also noted that other dual-credit relationships (for example with Ivy Tech and other regional institutions) continue to exist but that the University of Evansville agreement was the item before the board for renewal.