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Keystone Central advances Career Pathways; board debates 'senior option' and safeguards
Summary
Administrators recommended a Career Pathways schedule that allows eligible seniors to leave after sixth period for approved work-based learning or co-op; the board discussed GPA, attendance and disciplinary eligibility and required employer compliance with Labor & Industry rules.
Keystone Central administrators presented a Career Pathways proposal for the district and the Career & Technical Center designed to make coursework more directly tied to students' employment and post-secondary goals.
Under the plan, students who meet academic, attendance and disciplinary standards could qualify for a "senior option" that releases them after sixth period to participate in approved work-based learning, cooperative education (co-op), or other state-approved programs. Administrators said they had set eligibility thresholds (discussed in the packet) including a proposed grade-point average around 2.75, attendance requirements and administrator sign-off to ensure students are in good standing.
CTC staff said the senior option was intended to keep students in district programs rather than losing seniors to cyber-charter or alternative providers; administrators also explained that the plan includes protections to ensure employer compliance with Department of Labor and Industry rules for minors on the job. Several board members cautioned against allowing students to leave early without structured activity, and asked that the administration monitor outcomes if the program is approved.
The board discussed piloting the approach and returning data to the curriculum committee for review and an evaluation six months after implementation.
Next steps: the board may vote on the pathway/course guide and related approvals at an upcoming meeting; administration offered to return with evaluation criteria and to highlight any new initiatives versus modified existing supports.
