Centre board approves purchase of wireless network technology

Members of the board of education of Centre USD 397 ate lunch at the school Monday and visited classrooms before meeting at 4 p.m. for a goal-setting session.

In regular business, the board approved the purchase of a Xirrus wireless network system for the entire school facility at a cost of $26,340.

They employed Vickie Jirak as coordinator for the Kansas Online Learning Program sponsored by the district. Jirak has been involved in coordination activities while serving as a teacher’s aide.

Jirak‘s duties in her official position as virtual school coordinator will begin Jan. 1. She will receive $10 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours per week.

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The New Kansas Online Learning Program Now Enrolling for the 2010-2011 School Year

LOST SPRINGS, Kan., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ — The Kansas Online Learning Program is proud to announce that it has been approved by the Kansas Department of Education to offer a statewide, online learning program for students, beginning this fall. The Kansas Online Learning Program is currently enrolling students for the upcoming school year, both online at www.kansasonlinelearning.org and at enrollment events being held throughout the state.

Powered by the Centre School District, the Kansas Online Learning Program is a public school option open to all Kansas students in kindergarten through 12th grade. KOLP offers students an innovative, effective educational experience while utilizing state-of-the-art technology, an interactive and engaging curriculum, and the guidance and support of highly qualified, Kansas-certified instructors.

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