College will look for other space; reinstates funds for possibly building facility on Verde Campus if necessary; committed to have a CTE facility in place in 2021
The District Governing Board was informed at its April meeting that efforts to obtain an agreement for a five-year lease on property located about half-way between Cottonwood and Camp Verde on highway 260 for a Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) fell through. Vice President Clint Ewell reported that a five-year proposal was sent to the owners of certain property on highway 260 with the expectation they would agree to it. However, at the last minute they decided to sell the land to another entity rather than lease it to the Community College for a CTE facility.
The Community College said it will continue to look for other property to possibly lease in the area.
The Community College indicated it is determined to open a CTE in the Verde Valley by 2021. Funds to build a CTE facility on the Clarkdale Campus were put back into the budget should the College be unable to lease an appropriate facility.
You may view the approximately eight minute discussion by the Board and College regarding the capital budget and a possible Verde Valley Community College Career and Technical Education Center in the video clip below.