The Chandler Unified School District is considering alternative ways to provide career and technical education amid ongoing negotiations with the East Valley Institute of Technology.
CUSD spokesperson Stephanie Ingersoll said there are other options out there for students to gain experience.
“CTE can happen on neighborhood high school campuses, district high school camp campuses as well, and it is happening. And it allows for kids to take a variety of classes that they might be interested in,” Ingersoll said.
Chandler and other school districts said they would discontinue transportation services for EVIT programs next year.
Lindsay Duran, director of CTE at Chandler, said without an updated agreement, funding for CTE programs on school campuses is in jeopardy.
“We're focused on creating stronger alternative partnerships and solutions to support all students. It doesn't matter whether they're taking them on our satellite or central campuses," Duran said.
Duran said many CUSD students are opting instead to gain experience through internship opportunities in local industries.
Student transportation to the EVIT campus has been a sticking point with CUSD and other school districts. EVIT initially offered to cover half of transportation expenses. After further negotiations, EVIT has announced that it would pay for all transportation for students in the nine districts, totalling $4 million for the upcoming school year.
“Many EVIT programs are not offered in East Valley high schools, so denying these students transportation is denying them the opportunity to receive quality tuition-free career training in the field of their choice,” EVIT Superintendent Dr. Chad Wilson said in a press release.
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