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'Spectacular Cafe' honored as student workability/CTE model; district to add CTE credential pathway
Summary
Bassett High School’s student‑run 'Spectacular Cafe,' a workability program teaching business and employment skills to general and special‑education students, was recognized by the board; staff announced plans to add a CTE credentialed elective next year to integrate general‑education and special‑education students in entrepreneurship and workplace skills.
At the June 9 meeting the board recognized Bassett High School’s Spectacular Cafe, a student‑run coffee operation that provides workability experience and business skills to participating students.
Dr. Maldonado (Bassett High) described how the program teaches customer service, inventory, order taking and entrepreneurship; he noted the program now serves some staff events and off‑campus engagements and has prepared a small cohort of students for employment tasks. Several staff who support the program were introduced by name and thanked for their role in mentoring students. Program manager Alessandro Mongia and teacher‑lead Monique Guerrero were recognized, and family members attending the meeting offered brief remarks of gratitude.
Nut graf: Staff announced the district will add a career‑technical education (CTE) component next year; Miss Guerrero intends to pursue CTE credentials so the cafe can be offered as an elective that integrates general‑education and special‑education students for work and entrepreneurship experiences.
Ending: Trustees congratulated the students and staff and encouraged the program to expand, noting it as an example of inclusive programming that prepares students for employment and independent life skills.
