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CCPS: All schools now represented on Community Advisory Council; apprenticeships and internships expand
Summary
A May 14 presentation on Pillar 2 of Carroll County Public Schools’ strategic plan reported 100% school participation in Community Advisory Council meetings, growth to 19 paid apprenticeships and 440 internships, and a move to PublicPurchase for vendor solicitations beginning July 1.
Carroll County Public Schools on May 14 reported full participation by district schools in the districtwide Community Advisory Council (CAC) and growth in career pathways for students, officials said.
"Our target was 90% for this school year and our performance was 100% so we met that target," said Michael Shockney while presenting the Pillar 2 family and community partnerships annual report. Shockney told the board CAC representation now includes every school and that the council increased meeting frequency to four or five times during the school year.
Why it matters: The district framed Pillar 2 as a strategic effort to strengthen family and community partnerships and to expand student access to career-ready experiences. Shockney reported the number of paid apprenticeships rose to 19 (from a target of 15 for the year) and internships increased from 438 in 2023–24 to 440 in 2024–25. Apprenticeship placements now include sectors such as automotive, health care, education, the National Security Agency, the Maryland Department of Transportation and technology.
Other actions and tools: Shockney said the district is moving solicitation and vendor registration functions to a platform called PublicPurchase effective July 1. The service is free for vendors and will host vendor registration, solicitation advertisements, receipt of bids and proposals, addenda and award notifications. Shockney described the prior work as largely developmental and said the procurement office is entering an implementation phase with additional advertising platforms planned for the summer.
Staff emphasized the role of career coaches working with middle schools to expose students to industries and increase approved apprenticeship sites through the Department of Labor.
Next steps: Shockney said staff will continue outreach to employers and vendors to expand placements and vendor engagement. Board members asked clarifying questions about specific roles (reading and math specialists were discussed) and saw the Pillar 2 update as a demonstration of ongoing partnership and measurable progress.
