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Board weighs options as SIMrated curriculum quote tops $90,000 for healthcare courses
Summary
Enrollment growth in two one-semester healthcare courses prompted administrators to present a $90,715.50 quote for SIMrated simulation kits; the board urged seeking grants, other vendors, and creative funding rather than capping student enrollment.
Community High School District 94 administrators told the board Thursday they received a quote of $90,715.50 from SIMrated to supply simulation kits for Healthcare I and II courses, which have growing enrollment and more than 100 students signed up for 2025–26.
The district described several options to manage the cost: cap sections (for example, limit enrollment to 50 students per year), pursue private grants or local hospital partnerships, investigate alternative vendors with lower-cost products, or determine that the educational benefits justify the expense. Administrators said the science department, led by Scott Albright, researched the product and selected SIMrated for curriculum robustness.
Board members generally opposed capping enrollment. One board member said capping "seems to be the least likely option" and urged the administration to find funding that supports as many students as wish to participate, citing workforce pathways that could follow from the training. Administrators said they had identified potential local private funders and hospital partners and that such funding efforts are not guaranteed.
No formal board vote was held; administrators asked for direction and said they will continue to explore grants, alternative vendors and other funding sources before bringing an item back for decision.
If the district moves forward with SIMrated purchase at the quoted price, administrators said the decision would have a material budget impact and they will seek board guidance on funding sources and enrollment management.
