HOLGATE– Yearly innovation updates and replacements continue making a difference for the local schools here, according to the report from Wednesday night’s board of education meeting.Holgate Local Schools
Superintendent Kelly Meyers reported on a few of the current upgrades produced technology in the 2021-22 school year.She stated that the annual replacement of Chromebooks and I-pads was maintained in addition to an addition of Promethean Boards in all class. The boards replace the original smart boards that were set up in 2006.”All of these innovation upgrades have been acquired using the
Federal REAP( Rural Education Accomplishment Program)grant funds, which are a huge annual benefit of our school,”said Meyers.”This year’s enjoy allowance was$39,516.”Meyers also kept in mind that the schools are getting a brand-new phone system.”The district is also transitioning to a VOIP phone system upgrade from analog to digital on Dec. 20
,”she added.”We will likewise be improving our cyber security with personnel by implementing two-factor authentication for log ins and increased password security by needing modifications more regularly.” The superintendent likewise stated that there are some future improvements en route, such as replacement of the projection system in the auditeria, additional security cams and replacements of a few of the old ones.Meyers included that new routing software and GPS tracking for buses and vans is also en route. Also, some upgrades to software programs and online knowing resources for trainees will be made in some cases in lieu of textbooks, in other cases in addition to them.Middle/ High School Principal Spencer Root recognized the university boys/girls cross nation groups for their success in the Buckeye Border Conference(BBC), and at district and regional levels.
Head Coach Brad Hurst and Assistant Coach Kevin Fritz were at the meeting with the trainee athletes.In other news, the board: – spoken with Dan Buchhop, vo-ag instructor, and FFA students about the recent trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. – authorized numerous agreements for mentor and training, in addition to the replacement list from
the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center. – approved contracts with Terrific Lakes Biomedical for bus chauffeur alcohol/drug screening and physicals
, effective Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023; and TripSpark for bus routing software, reliable Feb. 1, 2023-Jan. 31, 2026. – approved subscription fees of$100 with the Henry County Chamber of Commerce. – set the organizational meeting for Jan. 4, 2023 at 7 p.m. with Greg Thomas as president pro-tempore. – got in executive session, but took no action afterward.