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High school principal reports Carl Perkins funding gains and new CTE course plans
Summary
The high school updated the board on Career and Technical Education (CTE) program approval, recent Carl Perkins funding and proposed new courses including an aviation/drone pathway; district anticipates increased Perkins funding tied to student enrollment in CTE courses.
St Clair County Schools' high school principal updated the board on recent Career and Technical Education (CTE) developments, including program approval through the Minnesota Department of Education and corresponding Carl Perkins funding that the district uses to support career-focused courses.
Principal report: industrial technology CTE program recently received state approval after prior work to meet requirements. The district reported historical Perkins allocations by school year and expected funding based on enrolled students in eligible courses: about $28,000 (2021–22); just under $22,000 (2022–23); just under $40,000 (2023–24); and an expected allocation of approximately $50,000 for the current year. The principal said Perkins funding offsets materials and can contribute to salary/benefit costs for staff teaching in CTE areas, and that funding depends on pupil enrollment in the courses, not merely offering the course.
Planned course expansions include an "intro to trades" course to accompany industrial arts for ninth grade and a proposed aviation course aimed at enabling students to become certified as drone pilots. The aviation plan includes partnerships and potential grant opportunities to access flight simulators and Mankato-area resources so students can get hands-on experience. The principal also noted creative licensure pathways that allow industry professionals to teach CTE courses when licensed teachers are not available.
Board members asked about how Perkins funds are used; the principal said funds support materials and offset staffing costs and encouraged continued investment in licensure and program growth. The board received the report; no formal vote was required beyond routine information and discussion.
