By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
The Glasgow Independent Schools Board of Education members approved a Jobs for America’s Graduate program for Glasgow High School at its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 10.
Superintendent Chad Muhlenkamp said the program was an opportunity to provide for students who might not have all the career or educational opportunities of others.
Muhlenkamp said the nonprofit would supply a $40,000 grant to cover some of the costs of hiring this new position, though the district would cover the rest of their salary — which is based on the person’s educational attainment.
Pay schedule for Glasgow Independent Schools.
“If approved, the district would be out a small fee [because] $40,000 isn’t going to pay for a teacher,” he said.
Glasgow High School Principal Joey Norman said nearly 100 school districts — including two nearby districts — participate in the program with great success with many calling it an “amazing program.” The program would be available for all four high school grade levels with roughly 60-65 students in the program. Norman said he guess there would be between 12 and 15 students per class.
Muhlenkamp mentioned that students would need to meet certain criteria to participate in the program. The criteria includes significant barriers to graduation and being identified by school officials as needing additional support to succeed in education and employment, according to the nonprofit’s website.
The program would also follow up a year after to make sure they have “successfully transitioned” either into a trade school, a higher education institution, or the workforce, Muhlenkamp said.
Board member William Thornbury supported the idea with an addendum.
The program received unanimous approval.
