The Monroe Public Schools Board of Education approved the purchase of mobile devices for teaching staff.

The board unanimously approved the technology purchase of a cost not to exceed $120,000. The majority of the purchase, $105,000, will be covered by rebates from previous technology expenditures.

Mobile devices will be purchased from Apple Education. Computers will be purchased from Dell.

“The devices we are looking to purchase are a blend of Apple iPads, Dell Chromebooks and Dell laptops,” said David Payne, director of technology.

District staff is working with the district technology committee and building staff to determine which device will be purchased for each staff member.

“By working with the staff, we can make sure we are purchasing the right equipment to support their curriculum and not just one blanket purchase.”

Teachers for Young 5’s through second grade will receive the first round of devices, which will be iPads.

“Our goal would be to have all new devices purchased in this plan over the next two months,” Payne added.

It has been about five years since the district upgraded staff technology.