District Lands $98,950 Grant for New Student Chromebooks

Article Summary: The Casey-Westfield school district has been awarded a $98,950 state grant to purchase new Chromebooks for Monroe Elementary students. The funding, part of the SRTL program, will bolster the district’s one-to-one device initiative and ensure students have up-to-date technology.

SRTL Grant Key Points:

• The district’s grant application for the SRTL program was fully funded at $98,950.

• The funds are designated for purchasing new Chromebooks for students.

• The new devices will support the district’s 1:1 technology program at Monroe Elementary.

Casey-Westfield schools are set to receive a significant technology upgrade thanks to a newly awarded state grant. During his report to the Board of Education on Monday, Superintendent Mike Shackelford announced that the district’s application for the SRTL program was successfully funded, securing $98,950 for new student devices.

The funds will be used to purchase new Chromebooks, directly supporting the district’s 1:1 device program at Monroe Elementary School. This initiative aims to provide every student with their own computing device to enhance learning in the classroom and at home.

Shackelford noted that the grant will help the district maintain its commitment to providing current and effective educational technology. Replacing aging devices is a recurring cost for school districts, and securing external grant funding helps alleviate the burden on the local budget.

The board received the news as part of the superintendent’s report, which also included updates on upcoming professional development days and a mention that the district had recently responded to several Freedom of Information Act requests. The grant was a clear highlight, representing a tangible investment in student resources.