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District highlights CTE expansion, EMT pilot and partnerships as pathways grow
Summary
Board heard updates on career and technical education: CNA and EMR/EMT offerings have grown, the district is piloting an EMT program with ambulance ride‑along opportunities and partnerships with Riverland and university partners, and the district discussed CDL and other credential expansions; an EMS grant was referenced during the meeting (amount in transcript flagged for verification).
District staff outlined growth in career and technical education (CTE) pathways during a midterm goals discussion, saying several programs have expanded and new partnerships are in place to increase credentialing opportunities for students.
Staff reported growth in CNA and EMR/EMT course offerings and said the district has started an EMT pilot that includes opportunities for students to complete ambulance ride‑along hours with Chisholm Ambulance Services. The presenter described partnerships with postsecondary institutions and training providers — including Riverland Community College, the University of Minnesota, Winona State and regional training facilities — to broaden offerings such as concurrent college courses and CDL preparation. The district said CDL enrollment is constrained by age limits but that it is exploring partnerships with independent trainers and community colleges to offer practical behind‑the‑wheel certification.
During discussion, staff referenced a grant to support the EMT pilot that was listed in meeting materials; the transcript records a grant figure that appears unusually large and requires verification. Board members discussed aligning CTE expansion with industry needs (Fastenal identified driver shortages) and noted ongoing legislative engagement to support CTE funding.
Board members agreed to continue moving forward with pathway expansion and to pursue funding and external partnerships; staff said they would report back with implementation details and budgetary updates.
