PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESPENDING

Proviso Township High School District 209 Staff Report Dual Degree Expansion May 2026

District Plans New Onsite Dual Degree with Dominican

Not to exceed $500,000 annually at full scale; estimated $4,000–$5,565 per Associate Degree per student under proposed modelProviso Twp HSD 209DOMINICAN UNIVERSITYApril 20, 2026

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Description

Proviso Township High School District 209 plans to establish an onsite Dual Degree partnership with Dominican University at PMSA beginning in 2026–2027, with program costs capped at approximately $500,000 annually at full scale. The partnership offers Associate Degrees at an estimated $4,000–$5,565 per student, significantly reducing per-student costs compared to traditional university tuition.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Not to exceed $500,000 annually at full scale; estimated $4,000–$5,565 per Associate Degree per student under proposed model

Vendor

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY

Agency

Proviso Twp HSD 209, IL

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

April 20, 2026

Contract Term

Planned implementation beginning 2026–2027 school year; ongoing annual program

Renewal Info

Initial agreement details and renewal terms are not yet specified; proposal indicates a scalable, long-term partnership intended to reduce reliance on university faculty as District teachers become dual credit credentialed. Board action to approve the partnership is scheduled for May 12, 2026.