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District reviews cosmetology and barber CTE contracts; staff propose smaller cohorts to improve licensure outcomes
Summary
The district presented bids for cosmetology and barbering CTE services and proposed reducing cosmetology cohort sizes from 25 to 20 to improve completion and licensure outcomes; the RFP process had two bids and the district plans further oversight and student vetting.
District staff presented an information item on cosmetology and barber career and technical education (CTE) programs at the July 8 Proviso Twp HSD 209 meeting and described changes intended to improve student completion and licensure outcomes.
Staff said the cosmetology contract was put out to bid in accordance with district procurement policy and Illinois law for purchases above $35,000. The presentation noted historically low enrollment in the programs and said vendors had been paid for a guaranteed minimum of 25…
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