The Plymouth Community School Board approved a resolution last week to approve the “disposal” of surplus equipment clearing the way for the corporation to sell replaced iPads to the public.
Continue readingArgos Community School Corporation Selling Retired IPads
The Argos Community School Corporation is selling older generation iPads used by students to the public.
Continue readingArgos Community School Board Considers Purchase of iPads
The Argos Community School Board members considered the purchase of iPads during their most recent meeting.
Continue readingArgos School Board Approves Technology Lease for New Student Computers
The Argos Community School Board members approved a technology lease for new computers for all K-12 students.
Continue readingArgos School Board Considers Purchase of New Student Devices
The Argos School Board reviewed information last week regarding the purchase of new student devices.
Continue readingPlymouth Community Schools Set to Get About $700,000 for Surplus Computers
Selling old MacBooks and iPads should bring in about $700,000 for the Plymouth Community School Corporation. Last week, the school board accepted a bid for surplus computers from Total Technology Results.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Approves Switch from MacBooks to iPads, Despite Concerns from Students
Plymouth students will soon be trading in their MacBooks for iPads. On Tuesday, the school board approved a lease agreement with Apple that will give iPads to students at all grade levels, starting next school year. That was in spite of some concerns from students.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Consider Meal Price Increase, Sale of Used Equipment Tonight
The Plymouth School Board will consider an increase in student meal prices tonight. Under the proposal, the cost of lunch would generally go up by 10 cents, while milk and breakfast prices would go up five cents, starting next school year.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Corporation Turns in Technology Items, Receives Payment
The John Glenn School Board learned this week that several Chromebooks and iPads were turned in and sold.
Argos Students and Teachers to Receive New Technology Devices
Argos School Board members approved the purchase of new technology devices for 2018 through 2022 when they met Monday evening.
Superintendent Ned Speicher explained that that school corporation’s current technology lease was up so officials chose to purchase some new devices for students at every grade level as well as computers for teachers to help guide instruction. Continue reading
Triton Kindergarten and First Grade Students Engage in Digital Learning
Thanks to a $15,000 donation from First Source Bank, students and teachers in Bourbon are incorporating technology into the Triton learning experience.
According to Superintendent Jeremy Riffle, teachers at the kindergarten and first-grade levels received iPads for their classrooms in January. Riffle said teachers carefully selected appropriate apps to supplement their curriculum. Those classrooms are now utilizing the technology as a part of daily instruction. Continue reading
John Glenn School Board Discusses IPad Purchase
The John Glenn School Board members discussed the purchase of 220 iPads for kindergarten, first and second grade students Tuesday night.
Technology Director Andrew Stegemiller explained that the current computers were purchased in 2012 and cannot be updated anymore. He said the computers were reliable and will get a good trade-in price. They need to be traded in soon to keep that pricing.
Culver Community Schools Utilizing More Technology This School Year
Due to an increase in technology use at Culver Community Schools, the School Board voted unanimously to re-write the contract of Technology Director Daniel Medesi in order to provide sufficient compensation. Continue reading