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CTE director Denise Pollock highlights credential gains and new programs, asks board to fund local plan
Summary
CTE Director Denise Pollock reported growth in credentials and student outcomes—2,223 credentials earned (71.5% of potential), state assessment proficiency rising to 68.8%—and outlined new programs (Adobe, hospitality, masonry, teaching) and equipment needs; the board approved the CTE local plan.
Denise Pollock, the district’s CTE director, presented the Person County Schools Career and Technical Education local plan and a summary of the 2024‑25 results and spring semester gains, and asked the board to approve funding to expand programs and modernize equipment.
Pollock told the board that over 95% of CTE concentrators were graduated, enrolled, enlisted or employed in 2024‑25 and that the district attained 2,223 credentials in 2025‑26 with a credential attainment rate of 71.5% of a potential 3,118 credentials. She reported state CTE assessment proficiency of 68.8% for the year, noting improvement from earlier semesters.
She spotlighted classroom‑level successes: several teachers reached 90%+ credential proficiency, with individual classroom results cited (for example, Miss Kimberly Davis at 98% proficiency and Miss Connie Jones and Mr. Terry Scoggins at 100% in certain courses). Pollock said the district increased performance‑based measurements and expanded work‑based learning through internships and externships, including a first internship symposium and partnerships with employers to host job‑shadow and pre‑apprenticeship experiences.
Pollock outlined proposed program additions and needs should the board approve funding: reintroducing masonry, expanding Adobe visual and video design honors, a hospitality/events/tourism pathway, and a 'teaching as a profession' pathway to grow local teacher pipelines. She also sought funds for equipment and modernization — examples cited include a new automotive lift (noted as failing inspection), greenhouse outfitting, and a POS system to launch a school‑based enterprise (CTE spirit store).
Pollock emphasized strategies used to achieve growth, including benchmarking (pre/mid/post assessments), lesson modeling, targeted PD and individualized accommodations for students with IEPs. She thanked local business partners that supported summer camp, provided internships and donations, and said the CTE plan aligns with the district strategic plan and the 2030 facilities plan.
After discussion and questions about elementary outreach and fifth‑grade awareness, the board moved and approved the CTE local plan and funding recommendation by majority vote.
Pollock closed by inviting board members to CTE events and underscoring the district’s goal to expand credentials and work‑based learning opportunities.
