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McAllen approves MOU with South Texas College for library-based adult education classes
Summary
The city approved a memorandum of understanding with South Texas College to offer ESL and GED classes at library locations; staff highlighted prior pop-up registration success and planned August registration.
The McAllen City Commission approved a memorandum of understanding with South Texas College on July 28 to provide adult-education programs — English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Educational Development (GED) classes — at city library locations.
City staff introduced the MOU and noted the Library’s collaboration with South Texas College. A commissioner said the item could have been handled on the consent agenda but was pulled to highlight the partnership; staff recalled a prior pop-up registration in which about 60 people signed up and noted another registration event scheduled for Aug. 7.
Why it matters: City-based delivery of ESL and GED at library branches expands access to adult education for residents who may face barriers to travel or scheduling, and leverages local library facilities and outreach.
Details and next steps: City staff and the commission approved the MOU by motion and voice vote. Staff encouraged outreach and registration promotion; a commissioner said she shared the registration on Facebook to boost awareness. The program will proceed through library staff coordination with South Texas College and follow standard student registration processes.
Source: City staff presentation and commissioner remarks at the July 28 McAllen City Commission meeting.
