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Board approves Real World Learning Coordinator job; debate erupts over externship partner Herzog
Summary
The board approved a renamed 'Real World Learning Coordinator' extra-duty position to expand career-connected opportunities. Separately, an externally funded externship grant drew sharp criticism from some board members over a proposed partnership with Herzog; the record shows intense debate and a procedural vote to move discussion forward.
The St. Joseph School District Board approved a reworked job description that renames the business-partner role “Real World Learning Coordinator,” adds responsibilities connecting students with local businesses for job shadowing and internships, and changes extra-duty stipend pay to be paid each semester.
Administrators described the role as a connector between students and local employers to support career exploration, mock interviews, resume-building and apprenticeship pathways. The board approved the job posting and title change and clarified the position is an extra-duty stipend…
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