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Board to ask voters to continue technology millage; approves $25,373.75 iPad purchase
Summary
Superintendent announced a May technology millage renewal and the board approved buying 25 Apple iPads and cases for $25,373.75 from Technology Enhancement Millage funds, along with staff travel and an energy assessment agreement.
Mason Consolidated Schools officials told the board Oct. 1 they will ask Monroe County voters in May to continue the district's long-standing Technology Millage, which the superintendent described as "the cornerstone of teaching and learning technology equipment." At the same meeting the board approved a purchase of 25 Apple iPads and cases for the elementary school at a cost of $25,373.75, to be funded from the Technology Enhancement Millage Funds.
The iPad purchase was approved by motion of John Waller and supported by Fowler; the motion carried 4-0. Administration said the millage funds are the district's primary source for technology hardware and that a renewal would support ongoing equipment replacement and classroom technology needs.
The board also accepted an agreement with Trane Technologies for a comprehensive energy assessment and approved staff attendance at upcoming conferences: Abby Kohler to the Michigan World Language Conference (Oct. 23–24) and Courtney Hammond to the MSBO Facilities and Operations Conference (Oct. 5–7). All motions on those items carried without dissent.
The board's announcement about the millage is intended to give the district time to inform voters and stakeholders before the May ballot. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Nov. 5, 2025.
