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Board hears how Page County plans to spend roughly $69,000 in Perkins CTE funds
Summary
Staff described the Carl Perkins grant allocation process and a proposed spending plan of about $69,442 that funds equipment (about $37,922.18), industry certifications (about $27,000), fewer stipend and reimbursement lines, and CTSO supports; staff said the final allocation is resubmitted in July and typically stays near $70,000.
At the April 23 meeting, the board received a detailed overview of the division’s Perkins (Carl Perkins) grant and the staff plan for the coming year.
The presenter, identified in the packet as Pettit, explained that the Perkins grant is used to strengthen career and technical education across Page County Technical Center and division CTE courses. Pettit said this year’s plan was written against the prior‑year allocation and listed the division’s allocation as $69,442.18.
Pettit walked the board through budget lines: roughly $3,400 for administrative stipends (capped at 5% of the grant), $3,000 for CTSO and certification support, and a principal equipment line that this year totals about $37,922.18 for new equipment distributed across programs. Pettit noted purchases that included cabinetry and a new sink to simulate a medical office for the medical assistant course, 16 “real care” simulation babies for health science, laptops, cosmetology books and competition fees. Pettit said staff prioritize program requests using a teacher wish‑list and prior plan‑of‑study results.
On process, Pettit described the timeline: the plan is submitted by April 30 using the prior year allocation, then updated in July when new allocations arrive; the district typically remains near $70,000 in Perkins funds.
Board members asked clarifying questions about line items and deadlines. Pettit said the next step is signatures from district administrators and submission by the April 30 deadline.
Why it matters: Perkins dollars fund equipment and certifications that directly affect students’ CTE pathways and industry readiness. The board approved moving forward with signatures and submission as described by staff.
