Peninsula School District spotlights CTE growth, directors cite increased participation and credentialing
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Summary
Board heard student showcases and a CTE presentation reporting that 54% of students use a CTE pathway, about 2,800 industry certifications were earned in 2024–25, and district leaders estimated roughly $23.4 million in family savings from dual credits and credentials. Directors discussed access, program costs and facility needs.
Directors of the Peninsula School District on Feb. 3 heard students and CTE (career and technical education) leaders present program highlights and data showing rising participation and credentialing.
Kelsey Park, CTE director, told the board the district has expanded CTE program areas from six to 11 and that CTE is “directly embedded into the strategic plan.” She said the district transports about 50 students to West Sound Tech to give students access to programs not available in-district.
Ashley Stollhand, assistant CTE director, presented participation and outcome figures. “We know that 54 percent of our students utilize the CTE graduation pathway to ensure that they are career and college ready when they leave our programs,” Stollhand said. She reported that last year the district logged about 2,800 industry certifications and that district dual-credit registrations totaled roughly 659, which the presentation linked to an estimated $1.4 million in family savings from college-credit registrations. Stollhand also said the district estimates $23,400,000 in combined family savings from CTE classes and credentials in 2024–25.
Board members pressed on access and cost. Directors and staff discussed whether distance limits participation at West Sound Tech and whether building in-district welding or other shop facilities would be feasible. Park said the district is not currently limited in seats at West Sound Tech but that transportation and distance can be barriers. On program costs, the directors said aviation initially required substantial grant support (Park said the district spent about $182,000 and raised roughly $500,000 in grants last year) and that a state proviso of around $179,000 helped cover aviation expenses this year; presenters expressed some uncertainty about the exact proviso figure in the oral presentation.
Directors also described program oversight: CTE classes are on a five-year approval cycle with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI); the district conducts annual teacher–industry partner reviews and maintains advisory groups to align curriculum with labor-market needs.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of meeting agenda: moved by David, seconded by Laurie; approved by voice vote. - Consent agenda: moved by Laurie, seconded by Chuck; approved by voice vote.
What happens next
Directors praised students’ presentations and requested additional CTE outcome data, including academic performance comparisons for students who choose CTE courses. Kelsey Park offered to provide additional district CTE data and to host tours of the Future Readiness Center for board members and community stakeholders.