Title and Board Action Requested
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Space Hernando Updates
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Executive Summary
The Kara Trowell, Coordinator of Career & Technical Education, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to review plans that Hernando County Schools is taking steps to integrate the space industry into its Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across K-12 and Wilton Simpson Technical College. In alignment with Space Florida’s K-20 workforce development goals, the district hopes to proactively position students to explore high-demand careers within the state’s rapidly expanding space economy. This review highlights current partnerships, recent achievements, early-stage initiatives, and a forward-looking vision designed to strengthen collaboration between education, industry, and government. The board’s review will support continued planning and alignment of local pathways with regional economic opportunities, ensuring Hernando County students are competitive and career-ready for the future of space and aerospace industries.
My Contact
Kara Trowell, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education
2023-28 Strategic Focus Area
Priority 1: Student Success
Financial Impact
See attached budget sheet.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the Board approves the additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.