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Dual enrollment expansion credited with thousands of college credit hours and savings for families
Summary
Board heard that 2,176 graduates included 257 students who earned 30+ transferable college credits (approx. $9,000 saved per student) and 131 students earned associate degrees this year; board members asked about counseling for students who earn lower grades in dual-enrollment courses.
Miss Jenkins presented dual-enrollment outcomes and said the program’s growth has increased students’ earned college credit and family savings. "This school year, we have a total number of 2,176 graduates. And out of that number, we had 257 of our students actually earn 30 or more plus college credit hours that are transferable," Jenkins said, adding that the district estimates roughly $9,000 in tuition-and-fees savings per student who attains that level of credit.
Board members asked about supports for students who earn grades of C or lower in dual-enrollment classes. A board member asked, "What type of counseling or advisement is provided for them and their parents?" Jenkins said the district is considering expanded study halls and targeted supports and emphasized parent understanding of dual-enrollment costs and academic monitoring. The board also clarified that memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on the consent agenda specify partnering institutions (BRCC, LSU, Southeastern) and that LSU agreements focus on Liberty and Woodlawn.
The board approved the dual-enrollment MOUs as consent agenda item 9 after pulling it for separate consideration; several members recused themselves where noted.
