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Business and Education Partnership highlights DECA, SkillsUSA success; district reports enrollment growth and Grow-Your-Own teacher pipeline
Summary
Board heard a Business and Education Partnership update that showcased DECA and SkillsUSA student successes, growth in mentor programs and fundraising plans. District administrators reported rising enrollment, changes to the instructional calendar, and expansion of the Grow Your Own teacher pipeline and youth apprenticeship supports.
At the McFarland School District Board of Education meeting on March 3, presenters from the district’s Business and Education Partnership (BEP) reported on student career-program activity, awards and community partnerships, while district administrators reviewed enrollment trends, calendar changes and teacher-recruitment initiatives.
Turnitzer, one of the BEP presenters, told the board the district sent 54 competitors to the DECA district competition, with 19 advancing to state and "2 to 4 people going to the international competition," and praised DECA advisor Ginger for her work. Turnitzer also reported that…
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