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Board hears potential $300 increase for STEM Academy tuition; no vote taken
Summary
Trustees were told the STEM Academy could raise per‑student costs by about $300 next year pending final CBCC figures; members noted strong community interest in STEM/CTE opportunities and that the division missed extra seats this year.
During discussion of agenda item 6.01, the board heard that the STEM Academy is expected to propose an increase of around $300 per student for next year. Presenters said they were waiting on final figures from CBCC before any formal action.
Board members and staff discussed program capacity and interest: members confirmed students had applied and been selected for available spots, and the transcript records a total of 29 applicants for the program though the response was not tied to a single named speaker. Trustees said the division supports STEM and CTE programs and expressed disappointment at missing an opportunity to secure additional seats for Amherst students this year; they encouraged staff to monitor future openings.
No motion or vote on tuition or contract changes for the STEM Academy was recorded during the meeting; trustees treated the item as informational and requested final numbers from CBCC before taking any action.
