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District outlines Winner Circle CTE expansions and asks board to add three athletic programs
Summary
Administrators described the "Winner Circle" project that will add courses and two new state-recognized CTE pathways, proposed new courses and requested three athletic program additions (unified bocce, modified girls lacrosse, freshman football).
District academic leaders described curriculum and program expansions, including a new Winner Circle partnership that will add courses and CTE pathways, plus a request to add three athletic programs to increase student participation.
John Orcutt (district administrator leading the presentation) described efforts to expand authentic learning experiences and two new career and technical education (CTE) pathways tied to the Winner Circle project and BOCES partnerships. The district plans to add an arts-based Individual Arts Assessment pathway (portfolio route for graduation credit) and said existing pathways in construction, advanced manufacturing, textiles, early childhood education and business-related courses will grow; the administration told the board the arts pathway will increase the district—s count of approved pathways to 11.
New courses proposed include Spanish for heritage speakers, marine biology, hydroponics, principles of economics and action, and AP African American studies. The administration estimated roughly $52,000 for curriculum writing to bring the new courses to scale.
Athletics: Athletic leadership requested three program additions: an expansion of the Unified program (added competitive opportunities across seasons), a second modified girls lacrosse team to accommodate participation demand, and freshman football to provide additional rosters and reduce cuts. The athletic director (Mister Kring) told the board the additions would help keep students connected to school and reduce lost participation opportunities: "anything we can do to create and keep kids connected to schools and connected to adults, is a very, important program and experience," the presentation said.
Grants and federal funding: The administration reviewed federal grant allocations (Title I, II, III, IV) and described how Title I funds support extended-day and summer programs in five schools. The administration also said it is reallocating some Title IV funding from a vendor survey tool to fund responsive-classroom training for teachers, with approximately 60 teachers already signed up.
Next steps: Many of the program items will be run through BOCES co-ops (Winner Circle; some CTE courses). The administration said it will return with required staffing and cost details as part of the March budget follow-ups and program presentations.
