The equipment will be used to offer Spanish classes here that are being taught at North Dickinson. Eventually other courses could be offered through virtual learning.

The board also passed a resolution allowing home school and school of choice students to take classes online through the school district. The district already allows home bound students to take classes online.

The board approved a contract with the Michigan Renewable Schools program for the installation of a solar panel which will be used to save on energy, and also as a teaching tool in the classroom. The program is geared at middle and high school students.

Forest Park Superintendent Tom Jayne reported Michigan Merit Exam results are showing an increase in test scores as a whole. Forest Park’s 11th graders went up in every category and are above the state average in all but one category, reading.

Jayne noted Forest Park students “have the highest proficiency of all schools in our intermediate school district. Requiring higher standards produces higher scores.”

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