Needed Supplies

We have Perkins money left over. Due to our lab being remolded we have additional stations, but unfortunately there are not sufficient styling chairs.  The lack of styling chairs for the new stations prevents students utilizing the new stations.  With Perkins money available, it appears the need for styling chairs appears to be an essential need. The current enrollment in cosmetology also shows the need for the chairs.  When approaching the idea of purchasing this equipment I was advised that it was not an improvement to the program. I maintain the belief that this purchase should be considered an improvement. I have ordered supplies which we use most frequently, along with supplies that I do not have in order to teach some of the standards that need to be taught.  Until recently I shared an assistant with another teacher, but that employee has left our school.  In a technical class, quite often there is need for an additional instructor.  Perkins’ money could be applied to having an assistant. This is true especially when students are learning and working on the shop floor.  Often students can feel intimidated when practicing and learning a new skill.  An assistant could enable the instructor to be more hands-on. Therefore, students can be helped to be more at easy while learning new skills.