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School board approves submission of Carl Perkins priorities, citing CTE gains and areas for improvement
Summary
The board authorized submission of the Carl Perkins grant application with stated priorities after a presentation that noted six of nine Perkins performance measures met, increased CTE participation and new pathways, and a need to raise work-based learning to a new 30% threshold.
District staff presented the Carl Perkins comprehensive needs assessment and recommended funding priorities before asking the board to approve submission of the Perkins application in approvable form. The presenter said the district met six of nine indicators, noted a decline in some SOL reading measures for CTE completers, and described expansion plans including 29 unique pathways and new course offerings (floral design, sports medicine, athletic training, office administration).
The presentation highlighted a new state expectation for high-quality work-based learning experiences (90 hours or more) that now requires over 30% participation for completers; staff described local partnerships (including Bon Secours and Fort Lee) intended to expand opportunities. The presenter requested authority to submit the Perkins application using the previous year’s allocation amount ($88,513.85) and to adjust later if the final allocation differs. The board moved and approved the submission.
Nut graf: The Perkins submission authorizes staff to pursue federal CTE funding priorities while acknowledging final allocation adjustments will be made once the state notifies the district. Board approval moves the district from planning to the next step in aligning CTE funding to workforce and equity priorities.
Ending: Staff said they will finalize and upload the application and return if substantive changes to priorities or allocations are required.
