Rome City Schools students are beginning the new school year with new technology in their hands as every middle school and high school student has received a new Chromebook thanks to funding provided through the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST).
Director of Technology and Network Services Matt Stover said the upgraded devices will ensure students have the tools they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
"Technology plays an important role in today's classrooms, and it's essential that our students have access to devices they can depend on every day," Stover said. "Replacing these aging Chromebooks with newer models provides students and teachers with reliable technology that supports learning, encourages collaboration, and gives students access to the digital resources they need to be successful."
Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland said the Chromebook replacement demonstrates the lasting impact E-SPLOST continues to have on student learning.
"E-SPLOST allows us to invest in resources that directly benefit our students without increasing the local property tax burden," Dr. Holland said. "These new Chromebooks put modern technology into the hands of our students, helping ensure they have the tools they need to learn, create, and prepare for success beyond graduation. We are grateful to our community for continuing to support E-SPLOST and the opportunities it provides for our students."
The new Chromebooks are part of Rome City Schools' ongoing commitment to providing students with innovative learning environments and the technology needed to support high-quality instruction.
The district continues to use E-SPLOST funding to improve school facilities, enhance campus safety, upgrade instructional technology, and provide students with learning environments that prepare them for success in college, careers, and life.