Where it stands as of Wed, Mar 11
The School Committee is requesting $365,000 at the April 11, 2026 Annual Town Meeting to replace obsolete classroom projectors across K-8 schools with Newline interactive touch displays.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisory Committee | Support the FY27 capital bond for school technology infrastructure and equipment in the amount of $365,000. Classroom interactive touch displays | Passed3-2 | 34:25 |
Every time it came up newest first
-
· Southborough School Committee
Classroom interactive display demonstration and capital request
District technology staff and second-grade teachers presented a live demonstration of Newline interactive touch displays piloted in second-grade classrooms this year. Existing classroom projectors across the district are 9 to 17 years old, dimming, and increasingly failing. The district is requesting $365,000 at Annual Town Meeting to install interactive displays across all remaining K-8 classrooms.
- ATM capital request totals $365,000: $70,000 for Finn, $40,000 for Woodward, $75,000 for Neary, and $180,000 for Trottier.
- Total installed cost averages approximately $3,000 per classroom, including hardware, wiring, and mounting.
- Boards feature 4K displays, blue light filters, 20 touch points, and non-proprietary software with no ongoing subscription fees.
- The vendor provides a seven-year warranty and free ongoing professional development.
- Summer 2025 pilot deployed 62 panels at Algonquin, 20 at Melican, and 7 at Woodward.
Outcome: Discussion completed; capital request will appear before voters at the April Annual Town Meeting.