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During her report to the Mt. Ephraim Board of Education (BOE) last week, School Superintendent, Leslie Koller said she is working on trying to get Chrome Books for the second phase of the 1:1 laptop initiative for other grades. She also wants to meet the technology team about increasing internet speed for the district.
She added that the district is exploring various security options for the classroom doors.
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During the business portion of the meeting, the BOE approved a jointure with U.S. Communities, the Federal Cooperative Purchasing Agency.
The BOE also approved field trips and the list of substitutes for Insight Workforce Solutions.
Board member Deena Noonan was not present at the meeting. However, Board President Joan Greenwood and Board Member, Robbin Malinowski, acknowledged Noonan for her time and service to the BOE.
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In other matters, board member, Diane Vilardo, said that Mt. Ephraim Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) worked with the students at Raymond Kershaw School to collect 1,500 pounds of food, which was donated to WMMR’s Preston & Steve Morning Show. The donations benefited Philabundance.
The BOE will meet again to reorganize on Thursday, January 7.