Bond 2023 Progress Update: April 2024

NPS Bond 2023 Progress Update: April 2024

In our latest Bond Progress Update, we’re thrilled to announce technology upgrades across the district, thanks to the 2023 Bond. We're introducing 3,600 new Chromebooks, giving students durable devices for learning, collaboration, and creativity. Additionally, all Promethean boards are being replaced with new, brighter, and more responsive touchboards, along with updated document cameras, enhancing classroom interactivity.

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Hey, Dr. RJ Webber your superintendent here in the Northville Public Schools with our second Bond update and I am sitting behind over 1,700 Chromebooks here at our technology and operations office. And this building is an amazing building, a couple visionary members of our team a number of years ago, before I got here, noticed a soft real estate market, made an investment in this space and this investment helps protect your investment in our kids. And I want to say how grateful I am for that. Sitting here in front of 1700 or behind what have you Chromebooks is amazing. This is that refresh where we want to get technology into the hands of our students and the only way we can do that is through your support and generosity of the Northville Public Schools. So I'm here to say I am very very grateful for that. Other things you can't see, putting new smart boards in every classroom, that's a significant investment. I'm proud of our team that's vetted those boards, those will be going in as well. So there's a lot of aspects of the bond that might not be as evident to you as parents. Another are WiFi access points, as we really know bandwidth is an incredibly important aspect in all of our lives but especially education. As we continue to personalize and individualize education in the best ways we can. So I want to say from our school board, from our teachers, our administrators, thank you! Thank you! Thank you for your support of the bond. More updates to come and a little bit of a tease, we did a bond video showing the stadium torn down on 8 Mile, and my guess in the next Bond video is you might see something a little bit different. So thank you so much, be well, bye. You can find all of our Bond 2023 information on the district's website. Click around to see the Bond Overview, Progress Updates, and a breakdown of all the planned school projects. Thank you Northville for helping us build a better future.

Northville Public Schools is excited to announce a series of technology upgrades made possible through the 2023 Bond. These enhancements will significantly improve the classroom experience for our students and teachers, providing new tools for learning and collaboration. This April, we are rolling out several key technology initiatives that will transform our educational environment.

New Chromebooks:

We are introducing 3,600 new HP Fortis 14 Chromebooks across our district. These durable devices are designed to meet the demands of daily student use and will offer a robust platform for learning, creativity, and collaboration. With these Chromebooks, our students will have access to the latest educational apps and resources, enriching our curriculum and fostering essential 21st-century skills.

New Touchboards:

As part of the bond-funded improvements, we are also replacing all Promethean boards throughout the district over the summer and into the fall. These new touchboards are brighter, faster, and more responsive, eliminating the need for mounted projectors. Additionally, we are installing updated document cameras to further enhance classroom interactivity. To ensure a smooth transition, we will be providing comprehensive training and support for our educators.

These technology upgrades demonstrate Northville Public Schools' commitment to a forward-thinking learning environment that empowers our students and supports our educators. We look forward to continuing to share updates with you as we implement these exciting changes. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making our district a leader in educational innovation.

For more information and progress updates, visit the district's Bond 2023 webpage.