Board approves Speedway High course guide; adds AP cybersecurity and explores expanded dual-credit, work-based learning

The Town of Speedway School Board approved the 2026–27 Speedway High School course description guide at its Jan. 13 meeting, accepting proposed new offerings and asking staff to continue work as state guidance becomes available.

Mr. Borum, who presented the guide, told the board the packet documents proposed changes and new courses that respond to Indiana’s evolving diploma and accountability requirements. He described an AP cybersecurity course proposed to rotate with Computer Science A on an odd/even schedule and said that piloted offerings elsewhere led staff to recommend the change: “he really felt as though that cybersecurity AP course...would really begin to include a lot more kids.”

The guide also lists AP Human Geography as a possible offering, expands AP and dual-credit options (including exploration of a fourth-year dual-credit math course), and adds a business-math course that will count toward graduation under the state’s revised diploma rules. Staff noted some decisions — for example, the shape of technical-math descriptions and work-based learning implementation — depend on forthcoming state guidance and on credentialing or local partnerships (the district referenced an existing partnership with Ivy Tech as part of dual-credit planning).

Mr. Borum explained work-based learning will be structured and tracked; the employment seal tied to that pathway requires students to complete 150 work-based learning hours, with agreements, on-site visits and tracking required for participating employers and students. Board members expressed support for the district’s flexibility and for using targeted staffing to address areas identified in federal and state data.

The board approved the guide by voice, 5–0, with the understanding staff will update materials as the State Board and the Department of Education publish final accountability and diploma guidance.