District says dual-credit program is cost-neutral after accounting fixes; staff will continue better tracking

District staff reported that earlier estimates showing dual-credit classes cost the district were affected by calculation errors and the order in which bills were paid. After re-running the numbers and excluding recently received facility funds, staff said the program is cost-neutral under current accounting practices.

An administrator explained concurrent classes are difficult to analyze because a single section may include both dual-credit students and regular high‑school students; that makes it hard to attribute marginal cost to an individual dual‑credit student. The staffer said they will begin improved tracking so the district can separate costs where feasible.

Trustees noted that facility funds and other supplemental revenues (examples referenced in the meeting) are not being factored into the cost-neutral calculation at present and asked staff to continue diligence. District staff committed to continue auditing dual-credit costs and to provide trustees with updated analyses if data suggest changes.

No change to program access or pricing was made at the meeting; trustees asked that staff return with clearer data if future adjustments are warranted.