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Lorain County JBS leaders tell Elyria City Schools board about career-technical programs
Summary
Representatives from Lorain County JBS presented to the Elyria City Schools Board on Feb. 19, describing career-technical programs, adult diploma and upcoming CDL training, and highlighting student competition success; the board took no formal action.
Representatives of Lorain County JBS presented an overview of their career-technical programs to the Elyria City Schools Board of Education at the board's Feb. 19 meeting, emphasizing student enrollment, awards and plans to expand workforce-oriented training.
The presentation was led by Dr. Glenn Faircloth, identified in the meeting as “superintendent of JBS,” who told the board that “we sit close to 1,400 students” and that JBS serves students from multiple associate districts including Elyria City. The presentation included a short promotional video and remarks from Mario, identified in the meeting as the JBS communications director.
Dr. Glenn Faircloth said the institution—described in the presentation as approximately 53–54 years old—has shifted from traditional vocational education to higher-level career-technical education and now offers more than 30 programs under one roof. “Career technical education is workforce development, it's workforce mobility,” the superintendent said, arguing the programs provide alternatives to four‑year college and direct pathways into skilled jobs.
The presenters described several program features and initiatives discussed with the board: an adult diploma program distinct from the GED that combines a high-school diploma with a career-technical credential; student participation in state and national competitions (including references to competitors at world‑level contests); and an upcoming commercial driver's-license (CDL) training program on the adult-education side that speakers said will take advantage of a recent change allowing 18‑year‑olds to obtain restricted CDLs.
Mario, the communications director, noted student outcomes and follow-up: “I was like, I don't know who needs to know this story, but I just started doing my taxes and my W‑2 was $67,000 this year,” a comment given as an example of a graduate who secured higher earnings after completing a JBS program. The presenters also highlighted student travel to competitions and the experiential benefits of out‑of‑state trips.
Board members and staff asked brief questions about program offerings and scheduling. The presenters invited board members and district families to schedule tours and follow JBS on social media for more information. No board action was taken on the presentation itself; later in the meeting the board approved routine items and personnel matters (see separate votes summary).
