District proposes new CTE business-development and construction project-manager positions tied to internships and bond rebuilds

The district presented two staffing proposals to the board on Feb. 4: a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) business-development coordinator and two construction project-manager positions to support a bond-funded high-school rebuild program.

HR Director Logan Hall said the CTE business-development coordinator would expand district partnerships with local employers, scale internship opportunities and help connect students to high-demand careers that include tuition or training supports offered by partner companies. The position would oversee employer outreach, internship fidelity and expansion of employer-subsidized career pathways.

Hall said the two construction/project-manager positions respond to the November bond approval and the district's decision to rebuild two comprehensive high schools and to build an East High field house. The new positions would provide on-site and long-term project management, ensure code and specification compliance, and help manage multiple concurrent projects.

Trustees on the finance committee asked for an assessment of current CTE staffing and of how the proposed roles would integrate with existing positions. Board members also asked HR and construction leadership whether the project-manager roles should be time-limited to match the bond project schedule; Isaac (a district construction executive) said making positions term-limited could reduce candidate interest and impede recruitment of experienced managers. The administration suggested the roles could transition into permanent capital-improvement responsibilities after project completion or be removed through standard personnel processes (reduction in force) if projects conclude.

The board indicated it was comfortable placing the job descriptions on the consent agenda for the next meeting, subject to clarifying language about role scope and timeline.