Shoreline School Board Meeting May 14, 2012

Notes from Shoreline School Board Meeting May 14, 2012

By Devon Vose Rickabaugh

The Shoreline School Board voted unanimously to approve purchasing iPads for Shorecrest High School  students next year. 

Jim Golubich, Director of Information Technology for the school district, said the positive experience at Shorewood High School last year with iPad use and the aging laptops at Shorecrest helped make the decision. 

Director Golubich said the iPads will cost the district significantly less than last year  so money will be available for other district technology needs. Students were charged $45 last year for insurance and iPad cases. He said they need to assess the extent of repairs before settling on a price for insurance for next year.

Superintendent Walker said that school curriculum can now be taught online so students will be able to come to class knowing much of the lesson and be able to concentrate on areas where they have questions. She said it is very exciting.

Now that the iPad purchase has been approved, planning will go ahead for their acquisition and staff orientation and professional development. Shorecrest principal Pat Hegarty said it will be a good challenge for staff.