Board approves new CTE staff positions as CTE center expands ag barn
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Summary
Trustees approved new staff positions to support an expanded CTE center (automotive, welding, cosmetology, ag mechanics and allied roles), with district staff noting the roles will generate weighted ADA funding and recoup tuition paid to Bryan ISD.
The College Station ISD board approved new career and technical education (CTE) staff positions to support an expanded CTE center that will repurpose the ag barn and add programs beginning fall 2026.
A district staff member read a memo describing the facility expansion and the new programs that will be offered. "New programs to the CTE center beginning fall 2026 will include ag mechanics, automotive, construction, cosmetology, and welding," the staff member said. The board was asked to approve positions to support enrollment, program operations, safety, and campus needs.
The positions listed in the memo and approved by the board include instructors for automotive, welding and cosmetology, plus a nurse, a custodian, and a security officer to be provided through contracted services. Trustees noted that some of these positions are tied to weighted average daily attendance (ADA) funding and that offering these programs will allow the district to recoup tuition previously paid to Bryan ISD for students attending a regional tech center.
A trustee described the state-level recognition of workforce skill needs and praised the combination of bond-funded facilities and state funding that supports staffing. The board approved the request by voice vote (motion moved by Doctor Payne and seconded by Ms. Simmons) and the chair announced the motion passed 7–0.
The posted agenda indicated the item had been pulled from the consent agenda for transparency; trustees discussed budget implications and confirmed the positions will be included in ongoing budget planning.
