At the Freedom School Board meeting Monday, Aug. 3., technology was the primary topic of conversation.

A federal grant of about $126,000 must be spent by the end of the year, Weber told the board, but it can only be spent on technology, professional development, and curriculum – not on salaries or appeals, he said.

“Laptops, we have 60 coming next week,” said Weber. “All staff and students will have brand new laptops.”

The school's also been approved for 21 hotspots through Verizon at a cost of $10 a month.

Hotspots provide wireless access to the internet, and can be used in any location – fro...