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Board backs using underutilized school space for career‑tech programs after facilities report
Summary
After a facilities utilization report showed roughly 50% occupancy, the board voted to use existing capacity at Madison County Central and High School for Key Innovation CTE programs; consultant Karen Hoffman outlined funding options including Perkins, a state workforce grant and a possible line‑item request.
The Madison County School Board voted to use existing space at Madison County Central School and Madison County High School to host Key Innovation career and technical education (CTE) programs after a facilities report showed considerable underutilized capacity.
Facilities staff reported utilization of about 49% at Central and 51% at the high school, prompting discussion about drawing students back to district schools by expanding CTE offerings. Karen Hoffman, the consultant leading the Key Innovation Q&A, recommended focusing programs (agriculture science, robotics, power and energy, digital information technology) in current facilities rather than opening new locations.
Hoffman identified three possible funding streams: Perkins (federal CTE funding that flows through the state), a state 'workforce capitalization' grant administered by the Department of Education, and a potential line‑item budget request in the next legislative session. She suggested starting with a strategic plan and letters of support to make the district more competitive for available funds and noted some state funding opportunities could be available as soon as the next school year.
After the presentation, the board moved and approved a motion to utilize Central and High School for the programs; trustees said they expect staff to return with implementation details, a strategic plan, and any grant applications or budget requests required to support the programs’ launch.
