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Board ratifies dual‑credit public speaking and new small‑business course; members debate CEO program’s future
Summary
The board ratified curriculum‑committee approvals for a dual‑credit public speaking class and a small‑business‑basics school‑store class; board members and students discussed whether the district will continue participating in the CEO entrepreneurial program and how to restore dual‑credit options.
The Granite City CUSD 9 Board of Education ratified actions of the high school curriculum committee, approving a public‑speaking dual‑credit course (with a reported 3.25 GPA eligibility threshold) and a small‑business‑basics class that will operate a school store and aim for roughly 25–30 students.
Administrators described the public speaking course as a dual‑credit option and presented the small‑business course as a hands‑on opportunity that can include students from a range of academic tracks. A student speaker and other board members pressed administrators about whether the new offering would include dual‑credit and how the district plans to sustain or market the CEO entrepreneurial program, which has seen low enrollment this year owing to COVID‑19.
One board member said the district had not formally voted to discontinue CEO and urged staff to explore partnerships, increased student outreach and possible dual‑credit arrangements. A student told the board she would "really like to get that dual credit back" if possible. Administrators said they will look into dual‑credit options and consider co‑teaching or partnering with other districts or regional providers to expand access.
The board voted to ratify the curriculum committee actions on roll call. Members asked staff to follow up with more details about dual‑credit requirements, the CEO board’s next meeting and potential partnership options.
