Board hears plan to restore high-school business program; administration proposes one new teacher position

District administrators told the board they plan to propose reinstating a high-school business program that would return business coursework, internships and career credentialing to Averill Park High School.

What was proposed: Heath, the presenter, told trustees the district could launch a minimum of four business courses next year with a single business teacher; the staffing and course count could expand to six or eight courses depending on how the schedule is structured (full-year vs. half-year courses). The position would also coordinate a Career Exploration and Internship Program (CEIP) and the…