Helena Public Schools has a technology levy on the May 7 ballot that will impact all schools in the district. The levy, if passed, would increase property taxes based on home values. The district’s director of educational technology, Gary Myers, explained that the current levy is insufficient to cover the costs of technology needs, such as equipment replacements and cybersecurity insurance. The levy includes three main components: device replacement, networking improvements, and staffing for student success. Supporters of the levy emphasize the importance of providing students and teachers with the necessary resources for learning and teaching. Superintendent Rex Weltz highlighted the necessity of technology in education, as modern learning often requires devices and online programs. The levy aims to ensure that the district can continue to offer quality programs and resources for student success.
Vocabulary List:
- Levy (noun): A charge or tax imposed for a specific purpose.
- Impact (noun): The effect or influence of one thing on another.
- Insufficient (adjective): Not enough or inadequate.
- Cybersecurity (noun): Measures taken to protect computer systems and data from attack.
- Emphasize (verb): To give special importance or attention to something.
- Necessity (noun): Something that is indispensable or essential.
