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Morgan County Schools highlights career-tech reach, proposes esports and flags transportation funding gap
Summary
Superintendent and staff told the board that about 80% of students in grades 7–12 take career-technical classes, described RDP programming and career coaches, and proposed starting an AHSAA-sanctioned esports program; the superintendent urged advocacy for state funding for after-school and summer transportation.
Doctor Childers told the board that district data sent to the state show about 80% of students in grades 7–12 are enrolled in career-technical classes, and he urged continued investment in those programs. "When we say that we've got to put our money where our mouth is, our kids are taking career tech classes," Childers said, adding that many students win state competitions and that the Rural Development Park (RDP) offers hands-on exposure and scholarships.
Childers described program highlights — robotics teams that have competed nationally, precision machining, HVAC,…
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