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Board approves cost share for postsecondary advising partnership to support Alice High seniors
Summary
The board approved a cost‑sharing agreement with Education‑to‑Employment partners to fund two advisors serving Alice High School seniors. The $110,000 program will be paid 59% by the district (about $64,900) and 41% by partner funds; staff said advisors have supported high FAFSA completion and college application rates.
The Alice School Board approved a cost‑sharing agreement to continue a postsecondary advising program that places two dedicated advisors at Alice High School to support college and career planning.
Program overview: Representatives said the partnership provides advisors who guide seniors and other students through FAFSA completion, college/career applications, campus tours and employer connections. Program presenters cited high participation figures: advisers reported that roughly 83.3% (about 278) of seniors identified a postsecondary pathway and that FAFSA completion was about 84.5% — figures the presenters said exceed state and federal averages.
Cost and structure: The entire program cost is approximately $110,000, with the district responsible for about 59% (~$64,900) and partner funding covering the remainder. Presenters highlighted additional in‑kind and direct supports (college tours, student incentives and modest funds for workforce students) and estimated the partnership’s return on investment in counseling, outreach and student placement supports.
Vote and implementation: The board moved to approve the district cost share; trustees asked that the partnership continue to provide regular updates on participation and measurable outcomes such as FAFSA completion, TSI attempts and college acceptance rates.
What’s next: District staff will finalize contract details and coordinate advisor workspace and summer advising schedules to reach students preparing for fall college and workforce transitions.
