Oakleaf High School has operated a Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) unit at the High school for several years. This program is similar to the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, and is generally a “starter” program that is funded solely by the School District and is utilized to promote interest in, and as a precursor to, a full-fledged NJROTC program. The school applied for a full-fledged NJROTC unit based upon the high interest created by the NNDCC unit. The Navy has granted the application. An NJROTC unit is identical to the NNDCC unit with the exception that the Navy will offer significant funding which includes, but Is not limited to, partial reimbursement for two instructor salaries, uniform support and other support, all of which is detailed in the attached proposed Agreement. The Agreement is between the School Board and the Department of the Navy and remains in effect, without time limit, until it is terminated by either or both parties as provided for in the Agreement.

High interest in the NNDCC program offered by the high school has led to the Navy’s interest in granting the District application for an NJROTC program. The addition of a full-fledged NJROTC program at Oakleaf High School is financially advantageous to the School District and also enhances the existing program at the High School.

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Approval of this item will result in replacement of the NNDCC program at Oakleaf High School with a Navy supported NJROTC program.

Addition of this provides for expansion of the training capacity at the High school in the area of Military Science and education.

Approve the Agreement for Establishment of Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit at Oakleaf High School.