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Board hears plan for robotics and mechatronics CTE pathway; pilot course proposed
Summary
A presenter described a multi-year robotics and mechatronics plan that grew from a UC San Diego partnership and increased CS enrollment; the district plans a robotics elective pilot, teacher professional learning, and coordination with local colleges for early-college credit.
Mia Funk outlined a multi-year strategy to build robotics and mechatronics at Escondido Union High: partnerships with UC San Diego’s CREATE center and a k–16 talent-pipeline collaboration, teacher professional learning (Python and drone technology), equipment kits for sites, and an elective robotics pilot to be refined during 2025–26.
Funk said computer science enrollment increased by more than 130 students between the 2021–22 and 2024–25 school years and emphasized aligning curriculum to industry needs and seeking a CTE-credentialed teacher so the district can pursue supplemental funding. Trustees thanked Funk; board members asked about college partners and implementation timing. The item was informational and will return if the pilot is advanced.
