The Crookston School Board in Minnesota hosted a public forum recently to discuss ways the district will use future revenue that will result from a voter-approved $1,000-per-student referendum, the Crookston Times reported.
According to the news provider, board member Frank Fee indicated prior to the vote, which took place on November 8, that if the referendum was passed, the district would use the funds to invest in new technology. The Crookston Times reported that more than 60 percent of voters were in favor of the additional funding, which could reach as much as $200,000.
Crookston officials hoping to purchase new technology that will keep students engaged can look to a range of equipment, including an interactive whiteboard, a tablet computer or an HDMI projector, as viable options.
"So is that resolution to invest in technology on the agenda?" said the Crookston Times report. "The thinking is people like technology director Kevin Weber and others who know a thing or two about where the investment is most needed will sit down and hash out a plan."
The board held its first meeting regarding the funding on November 14 at 5 p.m. at the high school, according to the news provider.
