Board approves memoranda of understanding with Walden University and University of the Commons

The school board approved memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Walden University and the University of the Commons at a regular meeting in September.

A board member moved to approve the MOUs and a second was given. During a roll call, Dr. Danny Cross, Dorothy Watson, Kevin Bird and Dr. Nancy Williamson each voted “aye,” and the chair announced the motion carries.

The MOUs were presented as partnerships for teacher education; meeting discussion did not include contract dollar amounts or specific program details. The board did not debate or amend the documents on the record during this meeting.

Why it matters: such partnerships typically support teacher recruitment and candidate clinical placements, but the meeting packet and board discussion did not include implementation timelines, enrollment caps or financial commitments. The board indicated approval of the MOUs without further conditions.

The board moved on to other consent and business items after the vote.