Maricopa students could take college courses

The Maricopa Unified School District board will consider a plan tonight that would allow high school students to take classes at Central Arizona College.

If approved, students would be able to take classes for high school or college credit.

“It will allow students to take college classes without leaving Maricopa High School,” Superintendent Steve Chestnut said.

Board members also will consider an operation plan developed in partnership with the Ak-Chin Indian Community that establishes how the two can collaborate and help students succeed.

For example, if approved, the district will share with the Ak-Chin community attendance records and standardized test scores of students who live on the reservation and attend district schools. The district only will release information about students whose parents have signed an authorization form.

Chestnut said the district and the Ak-Chin community have had a relationship for a while, but this is the first year a plan has been put in writing.

It’s “a way to make it clear what we’re trying to accomplish as part of the partnership,” he said.

Prior to the meeting at 5:30 p.m., there will be a reception for newly appointed board member AnnaMarie Knorr, who will take an oath of office tonight. Knorr is filling the vacant seat left by Veronica Gay, who resigned in July.

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The board meets in the District Office Administration Building, 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway.