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Board approves districtwide student planners and seeks presentation on parent-communication app
Summary
Trustees approved purchasing K–12 student planners and requested a cost presentation for a parent-communication platform (referred to in the meeting as Aptagy/rooms) that can send targeted text and email messages to class groups to improve parent–school communication.
The Gilmer County Schools board approved the purchase of districtwide student planners for grades K–12 and asked administration for a cost and capability presentation on a parent-communication platform.
Superintendent Dr. Manny recommended a two-pronged approach: continue paper planners for daily handwritten notes and behavior logs while researching a technology solution (referred to in the transcript as "Aptagy," "Apig" or "rooms") that can send targeted text and email messages to parents by class or group. He said the platform can create teacher "rooms" to send reminders — for example, a second-period science room — and that the district already uses an all-call system for broader messages.
Board members said a combined approach would reach different parent demographics: some rely on paper planners and teacher initials while many parents prefer texts or emails. Trustees moved and seconded a motion to approve the superintendent's recommendation to purchase the K–12 planners and to request a presentation and cost proposal on the communication platform; the motion carried by voice vote.
The superintendent noted transcript references to program names varied; the board requested a formal presentation to clarify costs and features before any procurement decision.
