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Board explores 7‑period day to expand electives and CTE but flags staffing and cost hurdles
Summary
Trustees discussed adopting a 7‑period high‑school schedule to open electives, AP and CTE access. Staff said the change would require additional FTEs and budget planning; trustees recommended site‑driven study and earlier course selection timelines.
Board members discussed a proposal to offer a 7‑period high‑school day to increase student access to AP courses, CTE classes and interventions. Superintendent Christina Sutter said a 7‑period schedule could open more seats for electives and interventions but requires careful budgeting and staffing planning; principals and a bell‑schedule committee have been exploring options.
Trustees asked about cost and timing. One speaker cited a wide cost range and urged the board to factor it into next year's budget planning; Sutter said principals have run sample numbers and that staffing to add a 7th period would likely require multiple additional FTEs (the principal estimated 7–8 FTEs in conversation). Trustees stressed a collaborative design process with site leadership and warned that course selection deadlines (December/January) mean decisions and funding must be in place early to implement a change for the following school year.
