Board members praise new CTE middle school labs after ribbon-cutting; district highlights student sign-ups
Summary
Several board members commended the district's new career and technical education (CTE) labs and a ribbon-cutting event; one board member reported about 500 students signed up at the middle school program.
Board members at the Visalia Unified School District meeting praised the district’s new career and technical education (CTE) labs after a recent ribbon-cutting.
Board Member Belt said the CTE ribbon-cutting showcased “exciting things that’s gonna be offered,” and noted the event highlighted student interest. Belt reported that “500 students already signed up at Diviz itself,” characterizing the program as an introduction for middle schoolers to potential pathways.
Board Member Gamoyan said the CTE labs will help students move from “dabblers” to “completers of a pathway.” Board Member DeYoung also praised district teachers and cited improvement at Denton Elementary, saying his daughters made “leaps and bounds” and adding, “That says a lot about Visalia Unified.” The comments came as part of routine board reports rather than as a formal agenda item.
