March 9 Board Recap: iPad Vote Expected March 23, April 10 Purchase Deadline, SpEd Reaffirmed

Monday's District 65 Committee of the Whole was dominated by a major technology discussion — and it has direct implications for educators. The board reviewed a $551,000 proposal to purchase 1,300 iPads for incoming first and fifth graders, debated the merits of a K-2 shared cart model, and asked the administration to return with a cost analysis and student outcomes data before any vote. That vote is expected at the March 23rd board meeting — though not confirmed. Also Monday: the district announced an April 10th purchase order cutoff — educators need to get supply and materials requests in before that date. And following significant public comment, the board reaffirmed its commitment to special education services for every student with an IEP. DEC Signals has the full recap.

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