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Wilson SD approves $42,480 contract for new website and mobile app to improve accessibility and communications
Summary
The board approved a one-year contract with Apogee for a new district website, mobile app and communications suite, citing ADA compliance and easier access to daily information; the contract includes a $9,500 one-time development fee and $32,980 annual fee.
Wilson School Board members voted March 3 to contract with Apogee to build a new district website, mobile app and communications suite at a total first-year cost of $42,480.
The contract breaks down as a $9,500 one-time development fee and a $32,980 annual service fee, and the motion was approved pending solicitor review. The motion to approve 9.1 was made by Mr. Case and seconded by Mr. McCray and passed by roll-call vote.
Board President Mrs. Cocker and other members framed the change as a technology and accessibility upgrade. The administration said the current site—developed seven to eight years ago—lacks features the district wants, such as improved ADA compliance and streamlined mobile access to daily information like lunch menus and event updates. Mrs. Cocker said an app would “save us a lot of time and stress in the morning.”
Why it matters: The district said the new site will help meet current ADA requirements and improve user experience for families and staff. The contract is contingent on solicitor approval.
Board action: Motion to approve contract with Apogee (agenda item 9.1) carried on roll call. Mover: Mr. Case. Second: Mr. McCray. Recorded roll-call affirmative votes included Mrs. Casper, Dr. Kennedy, Mr. McCray, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Case, Mrs. Denny, Mr. Hart and Mrs. Cocker.
Next steps: Administration will finalize the contract with the solicitor and begin development work if approved; the district did not provide a launch date in the meeting materials.
