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Superintendent outlines countywide CTE planning as millage takes effect
Summary
Superintendent reported that district leaders and county superintendents are organizing a countywide approach to career and technical education after a passed millage, describing this year as a planning 'year 0' and aiming for larger implementation in 2027–28 with student advisory representation and transportation and instructor reimbursement priorities.
During the March 16 meeting, the superintendent reviewed ongoing countywide planning for Career and Technical Education (CTE) following the passage of a millage supported by Washtenaw County voters.
The superintendent said district leaders and county partners met to begin designing a coordinated CTE system and called the current period "year 0," noting that substantial changes are not expected until the 2027–28 school year. He said the planning group will include the nine county superintendents, business leaders, student leaders and the Washtenaw County ISD as the overseer. "We're trying to really get things in place, and you won't really start to see big changes coming until the 27–28 school year," he said.
Key priorities identified at the meeting include expanding access for earlier grades, reducing student wait lists by improving transportation so students can reach programs within roughly 25 minutes, and pursuing general fund relief such as instructor and transportation reimbursement. The superintendent said Ryan Rowe is working on funding specifics for the county and that more detail will be provided next month.
Board members expressed support for a coordinated county approach while acknowledging challenges in aligning nine districts with different priorities. The superintendent said the district will include a student advisory board representing all nine county schools in the governance structure and is exploring apprenticeships and partnerships with local colleges.
No formal action was taken; administrators said further details and funding allocations will return to the board for review in future meetings.
