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District explores regional vocational center in talks with county superintendents and MAEDCO

Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 Board of Education · August 20, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent Gound said Aug. 20 he has met with McDonough County superintendents, community colleges, MAEDCO and Macomb Mayor Inman to explore a regional vocational center offering trade training (construction, masonry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC); the board did not take formal action.

Superintendent Gound told the board he has discussed a possible regional vocational center with McDonough County superintendents, community colleges, MAEDCO and Macomb Mayor Inman to provide specialized trade training such as construction, masonry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC. The discussion was presented as exploratory; no motion or commitment was recorded.

Board members heard the overview but took no formal action at the Aug. 20 meeting. Superintendent Gound indicated these talks are part of broader regional planning and partnership-seeking; any future proposal would return to the board for formal consideration.