Board Report August 2025

Student Acknowledgements:

We're proud to share that The Livingston Area Career Center sent one representative to compete at the National level for SkillsUSA. Talen Erschen (PTHS) placed 2nd in the state for Internetworking at the State competition in April in Peoria, Illinois. He moved on to compete at Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia in June 2025. Talen spent the week competing, as well as enjoying all that Atlanta has to offer. He ended the week by placing 14 th in the Nation for Internetworking! Congratulations to Talen, and we look forward to seeing what he does this year.

Staff Acknowledgements:

New welding instructor Brandon Bressner has been busy at work in the shop and networking with businesses to provide community connections to students. Even before summer, he volunteered a great amount of time to work with Jodi before she retired.

Excited to also welcome Liz Harris (Ag. Ed) and Kevin Harms (Industrial Tech.).

Students Opportunities:

A full list of the FY26 Certificates, Certification and Dual Credit. FY26 Certification/Dual Credit Excited to add Foundations of Education to the Dual Credit list.

School Improvement / Curriculum Updates:

Medical Assisting has been added this year. We are excited to provide this opportunity for students across the county. We are starting out strong this year.

Community Connections:

Heartland Community College: I am again working with Heartland Community College to provide a lab space for two evening adult courses this semester and next.

Notes of Interest:

I am excited to share that our C.N.A program had a 100% pass rate last year.