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Board notes Google Meet will be used for weekly virtual-student check-ins; no board action required
Summary
District technology staff reported Google (Google Meet) is an approved platform and will be used for required weekly check-ins with virtual students to meet oversight expectations; the item was informational and did not require board action at the meeting.
At the Aug. 26 meeting staff told the McCreary County Board of Education that Google — including Google Meet — is an approved classroom platform and will be used by virtual teachers for weekly face-to-face check-ins with remote students.
Presenters said the check-ins are intended to provide a regular opportunity for teachers to "have eyes on" virtual students and verify student engagement and well-being, rather than relying solely on email or asynchronous communication. Staff said the choice of platform was confirmed by the district’s technology team and that the item was placed on the agenda to inform the board; staff indicated no formal board action was required to proceed.
Staff referenced state guidance concerning virtual instruction and noted the district considered other platforms (for example, Zoom) but identified Google as an already-approved classroom tool with an embedded Meet function.
The board did not take formal action on this item in the provided transcript; staff said they would continue implementation under current approvals and monitor compliance with applicable state requirements.
