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VIDOR ISD highlights CTE gains; staff say district IBC rate is about double the state average
Summary
At the Feb. 2 board meeting, CTE leaders showcased culinary, welding, cosmetology and other programs and reported strong industry‑based certification (IBC) outcomes; district administration cited an IBC rate around 72% versus a state average of 34.9%.
VIDOR — CTE programs were spotlighted at the VIDOR ISD board meeting on Feb. 2 as staff and students showcased career and technical offerings and certification results.
Miss Singleton, presenting for CTE Awareness Month, summarized program highlights across culinary arts, agriculture/FFA, welding, cosmetology, automotive and health care. She said students earn a variety of industry‑based certifications (IBCs) such as ServSafe/food manager credentials, Microsoft Office Specialist Excel, QuickBooks, NCCER carpentry credentials and newly offered Python certification in programming.
During the presentation Dr. Kilgoth cited TAPR figures and told trustees: "industry based certifications, the state average is 34.9%. VIDOR ISD is 72%. We're double the state average." Students and staff were recognized on the record: Ryan Hill described culinary coursework and the meal served to trustees, and Eric Hartman’s building trades students were shown in a short video and praised for collaboration with campus programs.
Administrators noted that certification counts fluctuate with cohort size (for example, fewer seniors can reduce absolute counts for certain programs) and highlighted dual‑credit partnerships that allow students to earn college credit while completing CTE credentials. Trustees and staff framed the results as evidence of strong program growth and teacher support.
There was no board action on CTE items; the presentation concluded with trustees thanking students and staff.
