Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced today that the William Floyd Union Free School District is the recipient of Smart Schools funding. The district is slated to receive $1,913,410 from New York State to improve school connectivity.

There were 49 Smart Schools Investment Plans approved, totaling $34 million, as part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act, which was approved by voters in 2014. A summary of the 49 plans is available here. This program helps modernize classrooms by investing in technology such as computer servers, interactive whiteboards, tablets, desktop and laptop computers, and high-speed broadband and wireless connectivity. Access to this technology allows students to learn at their own pace, expands access to advanced courses and interactive curriculum, and enhances communication between parents and teachers. Smart Schools funds will also facilitate necessary investments in pre-kindergarten classrooms, removal of classroom trailers and high-tech school security.