BY JARRETT WHITENER
Moving forward
The approach
The expansion at Champion High School focused on providing spaces for CTE classes, including business classes, technology classes and other programs. For high school students in the district, shut- tle buses run between each campus, allowing students to take classes at either high school. This system allows students to take a course offered at only one of the high schools, such as health science offered at Boerne High School; or cybersecurity offered at Champion High School. Willis said that through community partner- ships with nonprofit organizations and local busi- nesses, the district can provide more resources for students. Willis said all school districts are focused on student success and employability, and utilizing CTE programs helps students achieve those goals. “We know on their resumes, CTE helps them retain an occupation, and we want our kids to be employable after graduation,” Willis said.
CTE program enrollment
One of the final major bond projects to be completed is the Aquatic Learning Center, located on Herff Ranch Boulevard behind Champion High School and next to Cibolo Creek Elementary School. While this project was originally projected to be completed in 2024, Dominguez said multiple delays altered the completion timeline. Despite contracting and construction challenges, the new facility is still projected to come in under budget. In 2023, the district signed with Tegrity Contractors Inc. to build the nearly $10 million complex, which broke ground in September 2023. During a May meeting, the board of trustees was informed that the center had a substantial completion date of May 28, which did not materialize. In a May special meeting, trustees authorized the superintendent to oversee the aquatic learning center project and ensure the completion of the bond-funded facility. This process led to an agreement with a new contractor to complete the project. While the center is under construction, students on the swim team and other aquatic programs utilize the pools at Boerne City Park and other facilities. Dominguez said the Aquatic Learning Center is expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year, planning for a ribbon- cutting in December. Remaining work includes finishing the facility pools.
Program
Students
831 631 832 448 630 202 240 250 319 376 374 417
Health science
Agriculture
Education and training
STEM
Hospitality and tourism
Human services
Arts and communication
Business management and administration
Law, public safety
Finance
Transportation
Architecture and construction
91 38
Information technology
Marketing
SOURCE: BOERNE ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
What they’re saying
“It doesn’t matter how fantastic your bells and whistles are, the person in the classroom is what matters.”
“Just like athletics and [University Interscholastic League], these programs exist to give kids opportunities
and engagement.” LARISSA FLORES, CHIEF INSTRUCTIONAL OFFICER
HEATHER WILLIS, DIRECTOR OF CTE
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