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CTE staff detail grant uses, internships and new courses for next year
Summary
CTE staff reported a sub-$50,000 allocation to support professional development, equipment, supplies and field trips; they said 18 students took internships this year, new articulation agreements remain in place and early childhood education and other classes are returning to the high‑school schedule.
A CTE presenter reviewed how a grant (allocated to Jones County CTE for under $50,000) has been used in the first year to support teacher professional development, equipment upgrades, supplies and student field trips. The presenter said the district has increased internship opportunities (18 students participated this year, some paid), added entrepreneurship to course offerings, and maintained articulation agreements with a local community college (LCC) for several career pathways.
The presenter noted plans to implement an early graduate exit survey so the district can track whether early graduates enroll in college, enter the military or become employed. They also said an articulation agreement and upgraded equipment have allowed restoration of some classes, including early childhood education and high‑enrollment foods classes; a summer med camp hosted by Ms. Isabella Morales was announced for June 9–12 targeting middle school students.
Board members thanked staff for program development and asked clarifying questions about internships, paid opportunities, and CTE budget adjustments anticipated in June. No formal board action specific to the CTE grant was recorded beyond the informational report in the transcript.
