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District staff outline CDL pilot with Lake Area Tech, deposit and testing requirements
Summary
Administrators reported a pilot CDL program with Lake Area Tech: theory portion free, a $200 nonrefundable deposit to ensure commitment, theory expected complete by March and behind-the-wheel fees of about $1,000; third-party testing logistics and supervision expectations were discussed.
District staff reported progress on a proposed CDL pilot with Lake Area Tech. Staff said the theory portion of the course would be free, Lake Area Tech is asking for a $200 nonrefundable deposit to ensure student commitment, and the behind-the-wheel portion carries a cost (speaker cited a roughly $1,000 figure). "The behind the wheel portion is 1000 dollars," a staff member (Speaker 4) said, adding that third-party testing logistics remain a constraint in the region and that Lake Area Tech offered to host behind-the-wheel testing if local third-party testing capacity is unavailable.
Staff emphasized the need for oversight: Lake Area Tech recommended clearer grading, deposit and accountability policies after low completion rates in an earlier pilot. Board and staff discussed age restrictions (students can start theory at 17 but commercial permits require age 18), the possibility of community partners providing driving hours, and suggested making the course a graded credit to maintain student commitment and measure outcomes.
