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District proposes expansion of dual‑enrollment pathway with Triton College; staff cite $306,986 two‑year program cost
Summary
District staff described expanding an early college pathway (dual diploma and associate degree) with Triton College, growing cohorts from roughly 27–28 students to 42 across campuses and citing a two‑year program cost of $306,986; staff said the October information differs slightly from an earlier Oct. 14 summary and that final action will appear,
District staff outlined plans to expand a dual‑enrollment/dual‑degree early‑college pathway in partnership with Triton College to increase access for historically underrepresented students.
Staff described program growth from an entering cohort of about 27–28 students to a planned 42 students across district campuses. The program would allow students to earn a Proviso diploma and an associate degree (arts or applied sciences) from Triton College while in high school, according to staff remarks.
Staff presented an estimated two‑year program cost of $306,986 covering tuition and fees for cohort years one and two and said the figure reflects adjustments from an Oct. 14 information item. "The total of program cost of $306,986. This cost comes year 1 and year 2 cohorts," a presenter said. Staff also reported operational savings by reducing an earlier request for meal vouchers through scheduling changes that allow dually enrolled students to remain on campus for lunch.
Staff said 16 district teachers have applied to be credentialed to teach dual‑enrollment courses. The board did not take formal action at this meeting; staff said they will present final action materials for a November vote and that some cost figures were being refined for the upcoming action item.
