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District reports growth in construction and aviation programs; board approves consent agenda
Summary
Officials reported enrollment gains in the construction and aviation classes, updated a distance-learning plan for short-term weather closures, noted building-fund timing and property ownership, and the board approved the consent agenda.
Bartlesville — District staff reported increases in career-technical programs and outlined contingency plans for short-term distance learning, while the board approved routine consent items by unanimous voice vote.
In a teaching and learning update, Miss Chancellor said the construction class currently enrolls 91 students and that many students plan to retake the course next year. "He anticipates that more than half of the students who are currently enrolled in the class will enroll to take it again next year," Miss Chancellor said, adding the district is exploring additional space and staffing options to expand capacity.
Miss Chancellor also reported that the aviation program is in its third year and has doubled enrollment since it began. She noted that the aviation instructor, Ashley Hightower, recently presented on the program at a national aviation summit.
On contingency learning, Miss Chancellor described an elementary plan for unplanned distance-learning days tied to weather forecasts: "If it's a 1 to 2 day forecasted event, then for elementary, we're gonna do just paper pencil work ... If it's 3 or more days forecasted, then we're gonna send home the Chromebooks because if we get into that extended amount of time, we want teachers to be able to do the live Google Meets with kids," she said.
On facilities and finance, Mr. Burke reviewed revenue and said the building fund is low ahead of ad valorem receipts but noted a payment from Redbud is expected next month. He also confirmed the district now owns a property near Central that the city plans to demolish; the district said the goal is to have an open play park for students once city actions are complete.
Construction project updates noted preparatory work for an elevator at the Ranch site and work at Wayside; staff said projects remain on schedule.
Administrative action: the board voted to approve the consent agenda items a through I as presented. A board member moved to approve; Mister Sauer seconded. The vote was recorded as unanimous by voice; the meeting transcript indicates five affirmative "Aye" responses and no recorded no/abstain votes.
No other new business was taken following the consent vote.
