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Board approves spring instructional resources; members debate industry‑taught media practicum
Summary
Directors approved the district’s spring package of instructional resources and new secondary course proposals, but a board member requested separate consideration of a partner-proposed media practicum because of concerns about partner-led instruction and internship pathways.
The board approved a slate of spring instructional resources, course revisions and new course proposals recommended by district staff. The packet included curriculum pilots and course changes intended to align instruction with state standards and district goals.
During discussion, Director Art (recorded as raising an amendment) sought separate consideration of a proposed Professional Media Practicum 1 and 2. The practicum was proposed as a partner-led course in which an outside organization would provide the instructor and internship opportunities; the board member expressed concern there was no transparent rubric for approving partner instructors, no curriculum samples included in the application, and uncertainty about overlap with existing dual-enrollment or higher‑education offerings such as those from Pikes Peak State College.
District staff said the proposed partner instructor would need to hold the state CTE (career/technical education) credential before teaching in-District 11, and compared the arrangement to college adjuncts the district uses in some CTE areas. Staff also said they would ensure any partner-led course follows state licensing and CTE curricular requirements and that internships would be broadened beyond a single employer where appropriate.
Directors voted to approve the instructional materials and course package; Director Ott recorded a dissenting vote on the main motion. Administration said it will work with board members to refine any partner-course approval rubric and to ensure pathways and oversight are in place before partner instructors begin teaching.
