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Burleson ISD approves Hill College partnership to expand dual‑credit and launch accelerated biomedical pathway
Summary
Trustees approved a 2026–28 memorandum of understanding with Hill College to offer structured dual‑credit courses that let students complete core college hours while staying in traditional high school schedules, and an accelerated biomedical career initiative that can lead to an associate of science and pathways to bachelor programs; Hill College will supply instructors and administrative support.
The Burleson Independent School District board voted March 9 to approve a memorandum of understanding with Hill College to create two new postsecondary pathways for district students: a structured dual‑credit program intended to help students complete core college requirements while remaining in a traditional high school setting, and an accelerated biomedical career initiative that can lead to an associate of science and enrollment pathways into online bachelor programs.
Dr. Mills, representing Hill College, told trustees the college will supply instructors and administrative support and that “all we need is the space and a time to offer these classes.” District leaders said the design allows students to take one college class per day through high school while keeping most aspects of a typical high school experience.
District staff emphasized wraparound support for younger students enrolled in college courses, including assignment of a faculty adviser and an early‑alert system to identify attendance or academic concerns and intervene. Superintendent‑level remarks in the meeting stressed the partnership is expected to begin with current eighth graders and scale up.
Trustees moved to approve the 2026–2028 MOU, the motion was seconded, and the board chair announced the motion passed with no opposition.
What it means: Under the agreement, students pursuing the structured dual‑credit option can work toward a 45‑hour core complete before graduating high school, potentially saving time and tuition for families. The accelerated biomedical pathway is designed to let motivated students complete an associate degree in science and proceed directly into health Fort Worth online bachelor programs or other allied health tracks; the Hill College representatives said scheduling and faculty will be provided by Hill.
Next steps: District staff said they will work with Hill College on marketing, enrollment, scheduling and start dates; the board approved the MOU and no further district votes on the partnership were recorded in the transcript at this meeting.
