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Technology director flags eSports as a possible district activity
Summary
Technology Director Jake Knaup updated the board on district technology improvements and said eSports is gaining popularity; he suggested the district may explore creating a team in the near future.
Jake Knaup, Technology Director, briefed the Board of Education on recent district technology updates and improvements, saying the changes position schools to support expanded digital activities. He told the board that "eSports is becoming a very popular competitive video gaming sport" and suggested the district may want to look into forming an eSports team.
The update was delivered as part of the recognitions and communications portion of the Aug. 14 meeting. No formal action was taken; the remark was offered as an informational note for future consideration by administrators and the board.
