News Summary
The College Station ISD school board is considering a proposal to extend the school day by ten minutes to enhance career and technology education (CTE) for students. This proposal aims to create new collaboration opportunities between local high schools and prepare students for a new CTE center set to open by the 2026-2027 school year. The school board also plans to discuss including these extra minutes in the 2025-26 school calendar, providing significant benefits for teacher planning and development.
College Station ISD School Board Looks to Extend Class Day for Career and Technology Learning
Exciting changes are on the horizon for students in College Station! The College Station Independent School District (CSISD) school board is gearing up to discuss a proposal that could enhance the experience of career and technology education (CTE) for students at the upcoming May meeting. The spotlight is on giving students an extra ten minutes in their school day, which could open up new opportunities for collaboration between students at Consolidated and College Station High Schools.
This idea sprouted from a workshop earlier in April, where bold thinking took center stage. Superintendent Tim Harkrider shared that the proposed change is all about preparing students for success at the newly planned CTE center. This center is sure to be a game-changer for local students, offering advanced courses designed to better equip them for the workforce.
What’s Coming to the CTE Complex?
Phase two of this impressive CTE complex is set to roll out in time for the 2026-2027 school year. Students can look forward to a variety of new facilities, including spaces dedicated to ag mechanics, auto tech, construction, cosmetology, and welding. Plus, a brand-new multipurpose arena and office spaces will round out this impressive center. Isn’t that exciting?
Now, that extra ten minutes may not sound like much, but it adds up! It effectively provides students the equivalent of four additional school days over the year. Harkrider believes that these four days could be transformed into dedicated teacher planning and work days, which will also be on the May meeting agenda for discussion. In a move to make all this happen, an amendment to the school calendar for the 2025-26 school year will be proposed to incorporate those ten extra minutes.
Community Concerns and More
In other community news, Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh provided some updates on the Corps of Cadets. Welcoming the new commandant, tasks such as restructuring cadet units and preparing budget projections for the next academic year are already in motion. Exciting projects, including a fresh cadet chain of command structure by December and plans for replacing old facilities, are in the works. The campus is buzzing with anticipation!
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As we look ahead, it’s clear that College Station is filled with both exciting developments and challenges, making it a vibrant community to watch. Stay tuned for more updates!
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