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Superintendent flags Chromebook replacement, curriculum costs and four‑day week feedback; district to explore tribal MOU and possible social‑media lawsuit
Summary
Superintendent Joyce updated the board on curriculum adoption timelines, Chromebook replacement needs (3‑year life cycle and ~400 devices estimated), four‑day week survey results, and outreach from a law firm about a social‑media mental‑health lawsuit; trustees agreed to pursue follow‑up information and a fall work session with the tribal CEO.
Superintendent Joyce told the Sheridan School District board on June 12 that curriculum adoption cycles and growing reliance on online materials mean the district must plan Chromebook inventory and replacement over a multi‑year schedule. She asked staff to present a Chromebook status and replacement plan in the fall.
Why it matters: modern curriculum packages increasingly assume students have access to individual devices; local replacement schedules, device counts and recurring subscription costs can materially affect future budgets and classroom instruction.
Key updates: - Curriculum and Chromebooks: Joyce said social studies adoption is planned for 2025–26 and math adoption work will resume next year. Staff noted that many curricula are shifting to online-only formats, increasing pressure to maintain a 1:1 device…
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