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USD 383 board approves $388,800 in student iPads after extended debate, 5-2
Summary
After more than an hour of discussion about instructional use, equity and long-term costs, the Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Board voted 5-2 to approve a $388,800 purchase of student iPads from Apple Inc.; board members said they will continue public engagement and review technology use in April.
The Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Board of Education voted 5-2 on Feb. 18 to give final approval for the purchase of student iPads from Apple Inc. for $388,800, a motion made by Greg and seconded by Kurt.
Board members spent substantial time debating the expense and how iPads are used in classrooms. Opponents said parents and some site councils have raised concerns about overuse and the devices' educational value; supporter comments framed the devices as essential instructional tools and part of a…
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