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Board hears update on 21st Century after‑school program, apprenticeship and 'grow your own' teacher efforts
Summary
Officials told the board that the district’s 21st Century after‑school programming and a state-funded journeyman/apprenticeship initiative support staffing and student participation; presenters said the grant will inject roughly $3 million into the district/community through 2029 and described goals to boost after‑school attendance to 80%.
The Harrison School Board received an information update on the district’s 21st Century after‑school program and a 'grow your own' teacher pathway funded in part through a journeyman/apprenticeship arrangement.
Susan (Mrs. Gilly), who oversees the 21st Century grant and related apprenticeship programs, described a state arrangement that can provide $2,500 per semester to participating journey workers (about $5,000 per year) and noted that the program helps paraprofessionals complete coursework while gaining on‑the‑job experience. She said eight employees participated this year and one additional paraprofessional has expressed interest.
Gilly presented participation data showing middle‑grade (fifth–sixth) attendance as the highest and said the program aims to reach roughly 80% consistent attendance to strengthen future grant competitiveness. She also said cumulative program funding will amount to about $3 million invested in the district, community, and families through the program’s life to 2029. Board members asked clarifying questions about transportation, community partnerships for summer activities, and how staff are compensated; presenters said staff may earn supplemental pay (administration estimated participants could earn up to about $10,000 additional per year in roles tied to the program). The item was informational; no board action was required.
