With an increased focus on technology in schools, it can sometimes be hard for a parent to know (or afford) exactly what their students may need to start the school year.<\/p>\n
Parents of seventh-graders who this year will be getting laptop computers through the district\u2019s One-to-One program, for example, may not know how to accessorize the computer or how to meet any additional needs.<\/p>\n
But those parents need not worry, according to Dani Pfeiffer, director of School Technology Services, the district will provide any mandated technology supplies having to do with the computers, including a specially designed case and backpack to carry the computers.<\/p>\n
The computers and supplies are funded through the district\u2019s technology levy, which was approved by voters in 2006.<\/p>\n
According to Pfeiffer, some non-essential items, like a plug-in mouse also will be available for purchase through each school\u2019s Associated Student Body.<\/p>\n
Pfeiffer said the plan is to provide the computers to seventh- and eighth-graders over the next two years and then go back to voters with a levy to provide laptops to high school students as well.<\/p>\n
For any other necessary supplies, Pfeiffer said all schools have a family advocate outreach to help families meet their back-to-school needs.<\/p>\n