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Board approves Santa Fe College articulation agreement; trustees ask staff to revisit advising/textbook coverage
Summary
Trustees approved the district’s articulation agreement with Santa Fe College covering dual enrollment but asked staff to clarify whether the district should continue paying for textbooks and advising services and to return with amended language if needed.
The board approved an articulation agreement with Santa Fe College that aligns with Florida statute governing dual enrollment. Staff said the district currently pays tuition and textbooks in some arrangements and that advising services previously supplied by Santa Fe had not always synchronized with district needs (notifications about failing/withdrawals and graduation certification).
Trustee discussion focused on whether the district should continue paying for advising services and textbooks as part of the dual-enrollment package; some trustees asked staff to bring back an amended agreement (or addendum) if the parties can define advising responsibilities and billing in a way that preserves student counseling and graduation verification. Staff indicated there are statutory timing and administrative constraints and suggested approving the contract to meet application and registration deadlines, with the ability to renegotiate or amend the agreement before fall if necessary.
The motion to approve passed 5-0. Staff committed to returning with clarifications and, if needed, an amendment prior to fall enrollment.
