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CTE 'Panther Construction' program showcases student-built projects and sells local-made benches and furniture
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Summary
The board heard a presentation on the Panther Construction CTE program where students built and sold items (cutting boards, benches, raised beds), discussed shop safety and storage needs, and showcased student workmanship in photos and video.
The Saint Croix Central board received a presentation on the Panther Construction CTE program highlighting student projects, sales and shop operations.
Presenter Tice Todd (speaker 2) described a student-run program that sold roughly 34 items during the term, built benches for the Baldwin Woodville hockey rink and produced raised garden beds and beanbag boards. He said the program did much of its initial sales by word of mouth and credited New Richmond contacts (Laura and Kevin) for orders of animal shelters.
Todd showed photos of student work across Woods 1–3 classes and described curriculum progression: Woods 1 emphasizes safety and constrained projects with exact measurements; Woods 2 and 3 offer greater student design freedom. He noted logistical challenges as the program expanded—material storage, dust collection, and classroom space—and said the shop is entering its second year and settling into a sustainable routine.
Board members asked about retention through advanced classes and whether the first projects were teacher-directed; Todd clarified that initial projects have constraints to ensure fundamentals are taught and that students move to more independent projects in later courses.
Why it matters: The program provides hands-on career and technical education, student entrepreneurship, and community partnerships while creating facilities and equipment needs for the district.
No formal action was taken; board members suggested ideas for storage and possible ways to earmark facility-use revenue to support maintenance or equipment replacement.
