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Spencer-Owen proposes on-campus cosmetology CTE program; board to consider approval in February
Summary
District staff presented a proposal to create a licensed cosmetology program at the high school that would allow students to earn industry certification (1,500 hours), require licensed instructors and some Saturday hours, and involve student kit costs estimated in the hundreds; the presenter will return in February for formal approval requests.
District officials on Jan. 22 outlined a proposal to offer a cosmetology career-and-technical-education program at the high school that could lead to licensure for participating students.
Robert Baldinghouse told the board that the program would allow juniors and seniors to earn the 1,500 hours required for cosmetology licensure and that students who complete the program could avoid paying $22,000–$25,000 the presenter said some private programs charge for equivalent instruction. He noted the program will require a licensed instructor, some Saturday instructional time to meet hour requirements, and student kits that are likely “several hundred” dollars (programs referenced in discussion had previously used kits around $600).
Board discussion focused on accessibility and revenue: Baldinghouse said the program could generate revenue by offering services to the public and by training other cosmetologists seeking instructor credentials; the district could also explore grants or community supports to help students who cannot afford kit fees. Baldinghouse said he will return in February with formal budget and staffing details and seek the board’s official approval then.
Why it matters: if approved, the program would offer a tuition-avoidant path to industry certification for students and provide a new CTE pathway within the district.
Next steps: the board asked staff to finalize financial details and contract terms; formal approval was not taken at the Jan. 22 meeting and will be sought at a future meeting (February).
