Board approves district support to house Possible Dream adult high school alongside college and career center
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Summary
Trustees approved a motion to approve housing the Possible Dream Foundation's adult high school program in conjunction with the district's College and Career Center; presenter said the program targets adults up to age 50 and will be state-funded like a charter school.
Dr. King, founder of the Possible Dream Foundation, presented a plan for an adult high school modeled on a successful regional program that awards high school diplomas (not GEDs) to adults up to age 50. He described a multi-shift model (morning, afternoon and evening), wraparound supports (daycare referrals, counseling, digital and financial literacy), and accountability measures the state will require (enrollment goals, graduation rates, industry certifications, employment and wage outcomes).
Dr. King said the foundation proposed opening this fall across the region and that the program would draw state funding similar to charter schools (weighted average daily attendance) but would not have taxing authority or dedicated facility funding. He told trustees the foundation intends to geofence districts so that 18–26-year-old recruits can be referred first to the district's own 18–26 program and the Possible Dream program would primarily serve older adults.
Trustee action: The board approved housing the Possible Dream adult high school in conjunction with the district's College and Career Center (motion made by Mister Lozano; seconded by Mister Torres; voice vote: aye; motion carries). After the vote, Dr. King and Superintendent Ochoa discussed potential synergies with South Texas College and district outreach to recruit adult learners and staff supports for scheduling and facility use.
