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District staff recommend MOU with ABC Construction Prep Academy to expand Homestead High School CTE options
Summary
Administrators presented a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Prep Academy to secure 15 slots for Homestead juniors and seniors in a multi-trade next-level CTE pathway; estimated per‑student costs were discussed along with potential scholarships and vocational reimbursements.
District staff recommended entering a memorandum of understanding with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Prep Academy so Homestead High School students can access a multi-trade construction pathway off campus.
Josh, presenting on behalf of Homestead High School, said the MOU would reserve 15 student slots in a state "next level" career and technical education (CTE) program that focuses on carpentry and includes exposure to electrical, plumbing and HVAC trades. He said the program would run during Homestead scheduling periods 2–5 and that the district will provide transportation for students who need it.
Josh said there is a cost to participation and that the district is "hopeful" the expense will be offset by Indiana Career Scholarships (CSAs) and vocational reimbursement dollars as the program ramps up. In the meeting Josh stated the figure as "about $28,100 per spot" and also referenced a lower aggregate figure; the transcript contains inconsistent dollar statements and staff said they would provide more precise cost and apprenticeship certification information at the next meeting.
Josh said the pathway can lead to registered apprenticeship opportunities and certifications through Vincennes University and that the program is similar to, but distinct from, a partnership the district has with Local 166 (a facility maintenance program). He also said the ABC pathway is intended primarily for juniors and seniors and could serve as a conduit to apprenticeships and postsecondary training.
Why it matters: Securing slots in a construction-focused CTE pathway could expand workforce-aligned options for students, increase apprenticeship opportunities, and help address local labor shortages in construction trades. Funding details and net district cost depend on scholarship awards and vocational reimbursements.
Board members asked clarifying questions about differences from the Local 166 program, the number of spots currently available in other partnerships, scheduling, and who will serve as the district liaison. Josh said Assistant Principal Lindsay Lackland (director of guidance at the high school) would be the district liaison to oversee credits, certifications and partnership logistics. Josh said he would return with additional cost and program detail at the next board meeting.
No formal MOU vote was recorded in the transcript excerpt; the item was presented for discussion and recommendation.
