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Ozark R‑VI honors student achievers; board hears update on E‑Rate technology purchases
Summary
The board recognized several students for critical‑thinking and classroom contributions, and staff outlined an E‑Rate‑funded technology purchase (roughly $100,000 with 60% reimbursement) covering networking equipment and UPS systems.
The Ozark R‑VI School Board opened its meeting by recognizing students nominated by peers and teachers for critical thinking and classroom contributions.
Presenters introduced honorees including Brinley Kincaid (Tiger Fox) and Lila Loveland (third grade, nominated by peers and her teacher Miss Link). Teachers described nominees’ habits — asking questions, making connections, setting goals and helping classmates — and offered congratulations on the recognitions.
Later in the meeting staff discussed a technology procurement to be supported in part through the federal E‑Rate program. The presenter said the total quoted package is about $100,000 and noted E‑Rate would reimburse roughly 60% (district share about 40%). Items discussed include networking equipment and uninterruptible power supplies to keep technology running during outages; some renewal components are not E‑Rate eligible, staff said. The presenter noted vendor selection followed E‑Rate criteria such as prior experience and pricing and that the application deadline cited in the meeting was April 1 (as discussed).
Board members also heard brief remarks about data reporting (MOSIS/APR and college‑and‑career readiness data) and a short, informal board appreciation acknowledgment. No formal votes were taken on the recognitions or the E‑Rate items at this meeting.
