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District outlines new CTE partnerships, facility repairs and registration planning
Summary
District staff described a new regional CTE collaboration to offer Friday EMR/EMT and fire-science coursework for upperclassmen, summarized recent facility repairs and a $30,000 gym-demo revenue application, and recommended enrollment caps to keep class sizes viable.
District staff used the board meeting to highlight academic and facilities developments, including plans for new career-technical education offerings, recent maintenance work, and recommended registration adjustments.
Career-technical education: Staff described ongoing work with neighboring districts, local fire districts and the Barbara Roberts CEK program to launch CTE classes (EMR/EMT introduction and fire science) on Fridays so they don’t interfere with regular classes. Staff said juniors and seniors will be eligible, that college articulation is still being pursued and that cosmetology options (nails/lashes versus full cosmetology) remain under discussion. Staff cautioned costs and schedules are not finalized and said they will report back with details when available.
Facilities and funding: The facilities report described recent restroom cabinetry work, epoxy flooring (including a pirate logo) in the middle-school bathrooms and snack bar, and floor grinding work completed by district staff and contractors. Staff reported the district realized $30,000 by performing a gym demo itself versus hiring an outside vendor; those funds and a $5,000 contractor contribution will be applied to substitutes, dump fees, countertop upgrades and a $5,000 district deductible.
Enrollment planning: To preserve class viability, staff recommended setting kindergarten registration caps at 21 students to leave room for late registrants and adding four seats for incoming freshmen; the board approved both recommendations.
Quotes and context: On the CTE scheduling, staff said, "We're going to be doing these on Fridays so they don't interfere with our regular classes," underscoring the district's intent to offer CTE without disrupting required coursework. On facility funds, staff explained the $30,000 arrangement and the contractor contribution that together help offset district costs.
What’s next: Staff will follow up with neighboring districts about OSAA co-op partners for athletics and continue to seek college articulation for the proposed CTE courses. The board will finalize the budget on the 15th.
