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District highlights after‑school programs; board approves laptops for 21st Century program
Summary
The 21st Century coordinator reported more than 600 students participated in district after‑school or summer programs this year; the finance committee recommended, and the board approved, purchasing designated laptops so after‑school participants have access to devices during program hours.
Jillian Baker, the district's 21st Century coordinator, told the board the after‑school program ran Monday–Thursday for K–12 at both schools, partnered with six community organizations, and provided enrichment, credit recovery, and academic supports. She said over 600 students participated at least once this year; average nightly attendance was about 62 at EMS and 23 at EHS, and more than 70 staff members helped run programming.
To support programming, the finance committee vetted quotes and recommended purchasing laptops dedicated to after‑school use so students who remain on campus for after‑school activities have devices without requiring sign‑out. Board members clarified these are designated program devices (middle‑school laptops currently do not go home). A motion to approve the purchase was made, seconded, discussed, and approved during the meeting.
The board also heard plans for summer programming (four weeks at EMS with hands‑on academies and six weeks at EHS with credit recovery and enrichment) and confirmed signups would be posted for families. No specific vendor or dollar amounts for the laptop purchase were provided in the public transcript; the finance committee recommended the procurement.
