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Seaman USD 345 staff propose phased elementary transition from MacBooks to iPads; district to pilot 75 devices
Summary
District staff presented a proposal to pilot 75 iPads (with keyboard cases and AppleCare) across elementary schools next year as part of a phased plan to transition elementary classrooms away from MacBooks after a planned technology audit.
District technology and teaching staff recommended a staged move to iPads at the elementary level and requested board feedback on an immediate purchase of 75 iPads to pilot classroom integration in 2025–26.
Why it matters: The shift is framed as instructional as well as cost-driven. Staff said iPads offer different classroom workflows (camera, annotation, creativity apps) and have lower repair costs compared with MacBooks, and a pilot would allow teachers to trial iPad-based lessons before any decision about a full refresh.
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