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Joint boards approve Perkins Grant after Lakes Region Technology Center presentation
Summary
At a May 5 joint meeting, the Lakes Region Technology Center presented CTE programs and the joint boards approved Perkins Grant funds to support LRTC initiatives for the 2025–2026 school year; students described ambassador and work-based learning experiences.
The joint boards for the Governor Wentworth Regional School District and the Lakes Region Technology Center on May 5 approved Perkins Grant funding to support LRTC programming for the 2025–2026 school year following presentations from center staff and students.
Superintendent Caroline Arakelian and Lakes Region Technology Center Principal Kathy Tetreault opened the meeting with an overview of the center’s mission to expand career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for area students. Jennifer Ouellet, Student Services Coordinator, and Scott Sawyer, work-based learning/career counselor, described the Ambassadors Program and work-based learning partnerships. Students identified in the minutes as Ashley, Corin, Charlie and Oliver shared their experiences and the skills they have gained.
The board recorded a motion to approve Perkins Grant funds and support program initiatives for 2025–2026. The motion was moved by Mary Schillereff and seconded by Brodie Deshaies; the minutes state the vote was “All in favor.”
Board members and LRTC staff highlighted outreach and upcoming events, and Tetreault invited guests to an End-of-Year celebration on May 22 and to tour the center. The joint boards adjourned at 7:00pm and the Governor Wentworth Regional School Board continued its regular meeting at Kingswood Regional Middle School.
Why it matters: Perkins funding supports CTE instruction and partnerships that can expand student access to career pathways and local employer connections, which the presenters said benefits both students and the community.
