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District eyes smart‑board pilot in two elementary sites ahead of broader refresh
Summary
The district proposed an $86,000 pilot purchase for projectors and interactive smart boards at two sites (Arbor South and Waterloo) to test interactive displays (no ceiling projectors) and to evaluate potential district‑wide refresh if millage funding is approved.
Staff proposed a pilot classroom-technology purchase to equip selected rooms with projectors, speakers and interactive smart boards or interactive TVs. The stated goal is to test interactive boards that eliminate ceiling projectors, reduce maintenance and save energy over time.
Speaker 6 said the $86,000 purchase would begin at Arbor South and Waterloo to prepare classrooms for the fall; staff framed the purchase as a pilot ahead of a possible broader classroom refresh if a future millage passes. Board members asked whether staff can produce measurable return‑on‑investment metrics; speakers noted pedagogical benefits (engagement, ADA accessibility) as potential ROI measures but said measurable impacts on graduation rates or test scores would be challenging to attribute directly to single hardware investments.
Staff will provide cost projections and usage metrics if the pilot proceeds.
