Saturday, November 24, 2012
Two other technology-driven policies were approved
The board approved three technology-driven policies, including “Student Use of Privately-Owned Technology.” The policy, which goes hand-in-hand with the district’s new Bring Your Own Device initiative, permits students to use technology devices such as a iPad or smart phone while in school as long as they follow the provisions. To use a privately owned technology device, the student must have the approval of their parent or legal guardian and the school teaching staff member, the policy says. Use of devices may be permitted or prohibited at the teacher’s discretion. For more on this policy, read "School Board Approves First Reading of Policy for Bring Your Own Device Initiative." The district also approved a second reading that revises two…
Monday, November 19, 2012
The board will also be doing a second reading of technology-driven policies
Lacey’s Board of Education will convene in the Lecture Hall of the high school for its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Join Lacey Patch for live coverage. Tonight’s agenda includes a 2011-12 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by Frank Holman, Homan and Frenia, PC. Following the presentation, the board will be voting to accept the financial report. The agenda states that there are no audit findings. The board will also be doing a second reading of three technology-driven policies, including “Student Use of Privately-Owned Technology.” The policy, which goes hand-in-hand with the district’s new Bring Your Own Device initiative, goes on to say that students are now permitted to use technology devices such as a iPad or smart phone while in …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Students can now use their smart phones and iPads in class
The Board of Education approved the first reading of a policy that allows students to utilize technology in the classroom. “The Board of Education recognizes technology is always changing as a result of increased accessibility to technology many students possess technology devices for their use during non-school hours,” the policy says. “These privately-owned devices may be beneficial to students during school hours for approved educational purposes.” The policy, which goes hand-in-hand with the district’s new Bring Your Own Device initiative, goes on to say that students are now permitted to use technology devices such as a iPad or smart phone while in school as long as they follow the provisions. To use a privately owned technology …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
From professional development to curriculum mapping, the school district continues work prior to the first day of school on Thursday, Sept. 6
From administrative retreats to professional development and new programs for the students, the Lacey Township School District is preparing full force for opening day on Thursday, Sept. 6. Lacey Patch sat down with Superintendent Dr. Sandra Brower recently for an update on where the district’s at and where it will be come time for first day. Professional development The district’s administrative team will spend four full days engaging in professional development and preparing to open its doors, Brower said. The administration is working on its leadership skills, decision making and teaming, Brower said. “We focused a lot on the student first philosophy,” Brower said. The district administration analyzed what that philosophy actually means…
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11:52 am on Saturday, October 20, 2012
I have the same issue as Amy....I think they need to get the Wi-Fi system up and running sooner....my kids have ipods and they work fine but I don't want to buy iPhones because that creates a monthly bill and I have 2 kids so that means double on everything more ›