Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Weber School District wins $25 million implementation grant to create 'Innovate' campus for career-focused learning
Summary
Superintendent Butters and district leaders unveiled a three-part 'Innovate' campus model—personalized competency-based learning, leadership training and eight profession-based academies—backed by a $25 million state catalyst implementation grant and a $5 million industry contribution for capital costs. The district said funds will be used only for facilities and equipment.
Weber School District announced a $25 million implementation award from the state Catalyst Campus program to develop a new "Innovate" campus aimed at preparing students for industry careers through competency-based academics, explicit leadership instruction and profession-based learning academies.
Superintendent Butters introduced the plan and said the district had applied for the competitive Catalyst grant and secured the largest district allocation. He told the board the $25 million award must be used for capital and equipment only, and described the project as a way to retain and attract students amid enrollment declines and expanding school‑choice options. District leaders also noted a previously awarded $5 million IHC contribution that will be paired with the state funds for facility and equipment needs.
Nikki Slaw,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
