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District 196 previews possible renewal of technology levy; community survey shows strong support
Summary
District officials previewed a November referendum to renew a 10-year technology levy, outlined uses and gaps, and reported community survey support for renewal and a modest increase.
District 196 officials presented background and early plans on July 14 for a November referendum to renew the district's expiring 2015 capital projects technology levy and described program outcomes, gaps and next steps.
Ed Heyer, chief information officer (title given as presenter), said the 2015 levy funded a 1:1 device program and related supports and that the ten-year effort has provided roughly $60 million over the past decade. He said the current levy will raise about $9,100,000 this school year and supports more than 30,000 devices, mobile device support specialists and…
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