That’s kind of the rule of thumb that we have here.” A VISION OF GROWTH Dilley ISD is currently entering the design phase for a new CTE facility. “Dilley might not be growing, as far as our student population is concerned, but our industries and our pathways are changing. What’s happening is that we’re running out of space,” stresses DuBose. The vision includes dedicated and dual spaces for culinary, media, floral design, HVAC, healthcare, and transportation programs.“Right now, the goal of that CTE building is that with this bond, we can add the equipment, and the things that they would need,” she describes. Grant funding has become a critical component of the district’s ability to enhance its CTE offerings. One recent success came in the form of a Jobs and Education for Texans grant, specifically aimed at enhancing the welding program. “We just got a $179,000 grant to have better supplies, equipment and machines,” highlights DuBose. That grant included a virtual reality welding simulator, a cutting-edge tool that brings hands-on training to a whole new level of precision and safety. “We are applying for a medical one as well,” she continues. “Anytime we get extra grants, we try to put it into technology, into the equipment that the students would need. Even with the bond, we’re going to have to make sure that we put money aside within that, 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07 DILLEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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