Waco ISD approves interlocal agreement with City of Waco for CTE summer internships

WACO — The Waco ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Waco establishing a career and technology (CTE) summer internship program for Waco ISD students.

Trustees approved the agreement as part of the consent agenda on Jan. 20 after a brief discussion about student selection. Trustee Jose Vidania asked how students would be selected for the City internships; district staff said they did not have the selection criteria on hand but would include that information in the next board update.

District staff described the program as a partnership intended to give Waco ISD students workplace experience tied to CTE coursework. Trustees expressed support for the program while requesting clarity about application or selection procedures before students begin internships.

The motion to approve the interlocal agreement passed by voice vote with no opposition.