Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology | |
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| Address | |
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540 North Harrison Road Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania, Centre County 16823-8644 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | 1969 |
| School board | locally selected members representing each member school district |
| Superintendent |
Dr. Richard C. Makin (2016)[1] Contract July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018[2] |
| Faculty | 20[3] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Age | 14 years to 18 years old |
| Pupils |
360 pupils (2015-16)[4] |
| • Grade 9 | 3 (2013)[10] |
| • Grade 10 | 102 (2013) |
| • Grade 11 | 98 (2013) |
| • Grade 12 | 121 (2013) |
| Language | English |
| Accreditation | Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Education |
| Tuition | paid by spending district and adult students |
| Website | http://www.cpi.edu/about.php |
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology is a regional vocational technical training school serving local public schools and adult learners. The school was established in 1969 by the Centre County public school districts. The School was formerly known as Centre County Vocational-Technical School. The school is governed by a board made up of school board directors from the four sending public school districts. The members are selected by the president of their respective school board and serve one year terms. The superintendent is from one of the sending districts and serves a one-year term on a rotating basis. In 2015, enrollment was 360 pupils, with 45% of pupils eligible for a free lunch due to the family meeting the federal federal poverty level. The complex is located in Pleasant Gap, within the Bellefonte Area School District's attendance region.
The member school districts are: State College Area School District, Penns Valley Area School District, Bald Eagle Area School District and Bellefonte Area School District. In 2015, the majority of students (41%) came from Bald Eagle Area School District.[11] Bellefonte Area School District students were 39% of enrolled pupils.
In the Spring of each year, the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology budget proposal must be submitted to the School Boards of each of the four sending public school districts for approval or rejection. Each District pays an annual fee to Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology based on the number of pupils attending from their District. The Board of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology cannot levy taxes. It does charge tuition and various fees to adult learners who register for courses.
The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology offers a wide variety of career training programs:
- Applied Horticulture and Landscaping
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecomm
- Cosmetology
- Institutional Food preparation and Culinary Arts
- Child Care aides
- Homeland Security and Law Enforcement,
- Fire and Related Protective Services
- Mason/Masonry
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Building/Property Maintenance
- HVAC
- CDL preparation (Commercial Drivers License)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair;
- Auto Mechanics Technician
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle repair
- Welding Tech/Welder
- Precision Metal Working
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Dental Assisting
- Emergency Medical Technician/Tech (EMT Paramedic)
- Health Professions - nurses aide medical assistant and LPN Practical Nursing Program.
The School also offers online education programs.[12]
Grants
In 2013, Governor Tom Corbett awarded the school a $2 million Economic Growth Initiative grant. The funds were dedicated to building a state-of-the-art training facility to serve workers in the natural gas and transportation industries.[13] This was the second grant the school received for building this facility. In 2010, CPI received $3 million in the State's Redevelopment Assistance Program (RACP) grant.[14]
References
- ↑ Tribune Live.com (2015). "PA Teacher Salaries Database".
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2015). "ED Names and Addresses 2015".
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics (2016). "Common Core of Data - Central Pa Institute Of Science & Technology".
- ↑ PDE (November 4, 2015). "Central Pa Institute Of Science & Technology Fast Facts 2015".
- ↑ PDE (November 6, 2014). "Central Pa Institute Of Science & Technology Fast Facts 2014".
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education (December 5, 2013). "Central Pa Institute Of Science & Technology Performance report fast facts".
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education, Enrollment and Projections by LEA, 2010
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2014). "Public School Enrollment Reports".
- ↑ PDE, Enrollment by LEA, 2004
- ↑ PDE, Enrollment by LEA, 2013
- ↑ PDE, Central Pa Institute Of Science & Technology Fast Facts 2015, November 4, 2015
- ↑ CPI Administrators, CPI About Us, 2016
- ↑ Office of Governor, Press release Governor Corbett Announces Expansion of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Training Facility; Creates 185 Jobs, March 26, 2013
- ↑ PA Office of Governor, Redevelopment Assistance Program grant 2010, 2010