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St. Joseph board reviews MOU with Grand Canyon University for student-teacher practicums

St. Joseph School District Board of Education ยท December 9, 2025

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Summary

The district presented a three-year MOU with Grand Canyon University to permit GCU education students to complete practicums or field experiences; the contract runs through 11/12/2028, contains no fees to the district and is intended as a recruiting tool.

The board reviewed a memorandum of understanding with Grand Canyon University that would permit GCU education students to complete practicum or field-experience placements in district classrooms.

District staff said the MOU is a three-year agreement expiring Nov. 12, 2028, has been reviewed by the districts legal counsel, and carries no fees or costs for the district. Presenters described the arrangement as a recruiting tool to bring prospective teachers into the districts pipeline.

No formal vote on the MOU is recorded in the meeting transcript; the item was presented for board information and questions.