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Board hears details of partnership with Estrella Mountain Community College for 'Moving Forward' program
Summary
District staff described a partnership using space at Estrella Mountain Community College for a 'Moving Forward' program that provides PAES lab training, job skills, transportation and work‑based learning for students returning to high‑school‑level transition services.
During consideration of the consent agenda, board members pulled item 8.15 to ask for a summary of the proposed agreement with Estrella Mountain Community College for the district's "Moving Forward" program. A district representative (unidentified in the transcript) described the program as a partnership to serve students who have completed graduation requirements but return to the district for transition supports.
The presenter said the program will use a room on Estrella Mountain Community College's campus, align calendars, provide transportation and staffing, and give students access to a PAES (Practical Assessment Exploration System) lab for job‑skill training and work‑based learning experiences. The presenter named Nick Swanson and Patrick Becker as staff working on the project and said families have responded positively.
Board members expressed excitement about the partnership and thanked staff for arranging the collaboration. The consent agenda was approved with item 8.16 tabled for later review.
