Burleson ISD named CTE District of Distinction again; cosmetology program expanded at CHS
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At its Nov. 10 meeting the Burleson ISD board heard that the district earned CTE District of Distinction for a second straight year and repurposed a science lab to expand cosmetology instruction at CHS, producing industry certifications and stronger practicum ties with local employers.
Burleson Independent School District officials announced Nov. 10 that the district has been named a Career and Technical Education (CTE) District of Distinction for the second consecutive year and has expanded cosmetology instruction at Crowley/CHS by repurposing a science lab.
Dr. Byrd, who presented the secondary updates to the board, said, “for the second year in a row, we are a CTE district of distinction.” He described the honor as selective: “it is prestigious less than 6% of the districts in Texas have that honor, and we're 1 of them.”
Dr. Byrd told trustees the expansion arose from capacity pressures at Burleson High School and was implemented by converting an unused science lab into a cosmetology lab so more students can access hair, skin and nail coursework. “Because of that collective effort, we now have an amazing cosmetology program also at CHS,” he said, thanking campus and district staff who helped repurpose the space.
The presentation included district CTE performance figures: reported CTE enrollment near 96 percent, 795 industry-based certifications (IBCs) earned and about 64 percent of seniors participating in community practicum placements with partners such as the city, fire and police departments and local employers. Dr. Byrd described those partnerships as a key part of hands-on learning that helps students connect skills to local jobs.
Board members praised the program and staff for hands-on learning and community engagement. The district did not present new districtwide budgetary commitments tied specifically to the cosmetology expansion during the meeting; staffing and funding implications are to be handled through routine personnel and budget processes.
The district's CTE recognition and program expansion are an ongoing part of its secondary strategy; the board received the update during routine information items and did not take a separate formal vote on program funding at the Nov. 10 meeting.