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Benicia Unified board approves adult-education course outlines including GED and ESL
Summary
The Benicia Unified board approved four adult-education course outlines — Apprenticeship Math Test Prep, ESL, GED preparation and a high-school-diploma course — confirming online delivery options and availability of district Chromebooks for students in need.
The Benicia Unified School District Governing Board on June 17 approved four adult-education course outlines: Apprenticeship Math Test Prep, English as a Second Language (ESL), GED preparation and a high-school diploma completion course.
The district’s adult education presenter explained the Apprenticeship Math Test Prep course will be delivered online via Google Meet by a credentialed math teacher and is intended for students applying for construction trades and union apprenticeship programs that require a math entrance exam. The ESL course meets twice weekly online with a certified instructor and includes supplemental digital curriculum and an initial proficiency assessment. The GED class covers math, science, reasoning through language arts and social studies via an online platform with weekly teacher support; the high school diploma course similarly uses online delivery with teacher guidance to help students complete remaining credits.
A trustee asked whether devices are available for adult education students; the presenter said the Adult Ed program maintains a bank of Chromebooks that can be checked out to students who need them. Each course was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; no opposition was recorded.
The board record shows these courses are recurring offerings and that no additional district charges are required for the curricular materials as presented. The board did not adopt new fees or funding sources during the approvals.
