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District: animal science course offered this year, but not as dual credit; staff to meet with Parkland College
Summary
Administrators told the board an approved dual-credit animal science offering could not be delivered as dual credit this year because no staff member is currently certified; the district will meet with Parkland College to create a plan.
Administrators informed the Seymour Board of Education on July 21 that a previously approved dual-credit animal science course will be taught this year as a regular animal science course because the district does not currently have a staff member certified to teach it for dual-credit.
Why it matters: Dual-credit courses allow students to earn college credit while in high school. The district’s inability to offer this approved course as dual credit could affect students seeking college-recognized credit in that subject.
Details provided by administration: - The board was told the dual-credit authorization was approved in an earlier board meeting; subsequent staffing changes mean no current staff member is certified to deliver the course as dual credit. - District representatives — including the staff member who reported the update — said they have scheduled a meeting with Parkland College and district staff (including Mr. Benedict) to discuss certification and a professional-development plan to restore dual-credit status. - The course will be offered to students this year as a regular animal science course; administrators said they will update the board as conversations with Parkland proceed.
Ending: Administrators will report back to the board after the scheduled meeting with Parkland and with any plan to certify an instructor for dual-credit delivery.
