NBCTC receives 5-star state rating; ranks No.2 in classroom spending, board told

Summary

The career-technical center reported a 5-star state rating and that 76.4% of its funds go directly to classroom instruction, ranking second among 18 centers. The center also announced an additional remote learning day for Regional SkillsUSA and reviewed staff and student travel approvals and resignations.

At the informational portion of the meeting, a representative reported that the career-technical center recently received a 5-star state rating and that, among 18 similar centers in the state, NBCTC ranked second for the percentage of funds directed to classroom instruction — 76.4 percent, the representative said.

The center also told the board it will institute an additional remote learning day in February to host the Regional SkillsUSA Competition and listed upcoming travel: students attending regional and national conferences and staff attending national conventions. The center reported personnel changes accepted at its October 14 meeting including four resignations and multiple hires in substitute and classified roles.

A four-year financial forecast prepared by an administrator was shared and described as looking stable but subject to legislative change. The board did not take formal action on the CTC report during the meeting.