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Board reviews new CTE pathway and contemporary math course for dual credit
Summary
Administrators presented first readings for a contemporary math course in partnership with WSU Tech and a new law/public‑safety CTE pathway (Law 1 and Law 2). The board asked questions about costs, scheduling and classroom space and will revisit during spring scheduling and next meetings.
District curriculum staff presented two first readings aimed at expanding career and college pathways for high‑school students.
A "contemporary math" course was proposed as a bridge between Algebra II and college‑level math for students who need college credit but are not ready for college algebra. The presenter said the course would be taught in partnership with WSU Tech and that "students would be able to earn a college credit while they're taking the class." She estimated a one‑time curriculum cost of about $3,600 for classroom materials, subject to final vendor pricing.
Separately, administrators recommended formalizing a law/public safety pathway that starts with the existing Intro to Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security course (which currently enrolls 86 students). The plan would add Law 1 (full year) next year and Law 2 the following year to create a sequenced CTE pathway; staff said the program could offer dual credit through WSU Tech and would not require additional teachers immediately.
Board members asked whether the new classes could be accommodated in the new CTE facility once construction begins and whether the pathway would be 'stacked' (two courses taught in the same room). Administrators said initial sections would run in existing classroom space with the option to relocate into the CTE center when it is available. The item was presented as a first reading; no vote was taken.
