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Board expands Cooperman Barnabas job-shadowing for CTE students to 30 slots
Summary
The board approved a memorandum of understanding with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center to increase Health Science CTE job-shadow group sizes from 10 to 15 (30 students total) and continue work-based learning opportunities for Orange High students.
The Orange Board of Education voted on Feb. 12 to approve an updated memorandum of understanding with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center to expand job-shadowing placements for Health Science Career and Technical Education (CTE) students.
Ms. Alcantara told the board the agreement would increase the per-group student limit from 10 to 15, allowing 30 students to participate in practical experiences at Cooperman St. Barnabas across CTE pathways that include health sciences, culinary arts, graphic design and entrepreneurship. "This change will permit a total of 30 students to participate in practical experiences at Cooperman St. Barnabas," Ms. Alcantara said.
Dr. Fitzhugh and board members framed the agreement as part of Career and Technical Education Month activities and as a continuation of successful student placements, including a cited 2024 graduate who benefited from the program. The motion to approve the MOU was moved by Dr. Fatimah Turner and seconded by Mr. Jeffrey Wingfield and passed by roll call, 7-0.
Board members said the expansion aims to broaden work-based learning and mentorship opportunities, and the administration will coordinate student selection and scheduling with hospital staff.
