Board Report December 2025

PONTIAC TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 90

1100 INDIANA AVENUE PONTIAC IL 61764

PHONE: 815-842-2358 FAX: 815-844-6116 www.pontiac90.org

Board of Education Regular Meeting Technology Report: Amy Krause December 2025

Facilities Updates:

• We improved and replaced the broken network ports in the bleacher area behind the scores table in the gym to ensure better connectivity for streaming and outside media teams. This direct network connection, rather than Wi-Fi, provides consistent high speed performance and reduces the risk of interruptions during events with high demand bandwidth apps. Hardware/Software Updates: • Software Spotlight: Microsoft OneNote - Our Math and Science departments leverage Microsoft OneNote as a powerful digital notebook for organizing lessons, sharing resources, and collaborating in real time. Its ability to integrate handwritten notes, multimedia content, and cloud-based access makes it an essential tool for enhancing interactive learning and keeping materials organized for both teachers and students. For more information on Microsoft OneNote, click here. Staff Acknowledgements: Staff Professional Development: • From December 8–11, 2025, I participated in Skyward’s Virtual User Group Conference, completing 24 sessions focused on the Qmlative student management platform. These sessions provided in-depth training on advanced features and best practices for student data management. In addition, Kelly Fogarty and Lisa Meyer also engaged in multiple sessions, contributing to our team’s understanding of the new software and its functionality. The plan is to move from our current Skyward platform of SMS 2.0 to Qmlative in the next couple of years. Other Points of Emphasis: • Athletic competitions in December require extensive technology resources to ensure smooth and efficient operations. For the Cheerleading Competition, our technology team provided 20 laptops, 2 printers, and delivered a full day of on-site technical support, along with an additional day dedicated to preparation prior to the event. For the Munch Wrestling tournament, we also facilitate access to multiple TVs in the gym and commons areas, supported by a laptop configured for screencasting. The Pontiac Holiday Tournament remains the most demanding athletic event in December for our department. We manage the official tournament website, social media platforms, and the TurboStats software, which serves as the official statistics system. Our support includes deploying multiple laptops and printers, coordinating a dedicated technical team during the tournament, and maintaining a robust network infrastructure to handle real-time data, streaming, casting, and equipment reliability throughout this prestigious tournament. It is a pleasure to assist our Athletic Department in these events. Calendar of Events of Emphasis: • Pontiac Holiday Tournament: December 29, 30, 31