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Trustees ask administration to model DOI changes to expand CTE staffing; staff cited ~$1M revenue left on table
Summary
Board discussed using District of Innovation flexibility to allow industry professionals in CTE classrooms with local parameters approved by TEA; staff said uncertified CTE coding/permits may be costing about $1,000,000 in lost funding and offered to return with DOI scenarios tied to student outcomes.
Trustees asked administration to pursue options under a District of Innovation (DOI) designation to increase CTE (career and technical education) program capacity and reduce administrative barriers to placing industry professionals into classrooms.
Administrators explained DOI would let the district define local parameters for certification and hiring that could allow qualified industry professionals to teach CTE…
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