Board Report November 2025

PONTIAC TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 90 1100 INDIANA AVENUE PHONE: 815-842-2358 PONTIAC IL 61764 FAX: 815-844-6116 www.pontiac90.org

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

Facilities Updates:

Hardware/Software Updates:

• Hardware Spotlight: Eight new iPads were purchased for the racks in the new weight room. Students use these during PE to track their weightlifting workouts using the PLT4M app. The iPads are rack-mounted during the day and stored overnight in a lockable charging cabinet. For more information on PLT4M, click here. • Software Spotlight: The Pear Deck software license was renewed for the English Department. Jen Babb and McKenna Haab use it collaboratively as teacher and co-teacher, presenting lessons simultaneously on both of their Newline Interactive boards. This tool enhances student engagement, supports diverse learning styles, enables formative assessment, and provides real-time feedback. For more information on Pear Deck, click here. Staff Acknowledgements:

Staff Professional Development:

• I will be participating in Skyward’s Virtual User Group Conference from December 8–11, 2025. My focus will be on Qmlative sessions, and I plan to invite faculty/staff to join sessions that align with their roles in using Skyward. • Kelly Carter, Daria Robinson, Kelly Fogarty, and I attended the Skyward User Group Conference in Tinley Park on October 29–30. The conference was valuable, especially in learning about the new Qmlative software. We heard firsthand from current users about their migration experiences and gained insights into its functionality. Other Points of Emphasis: • We play an essential role in administering online standardized testing for several of our feeder schools. This includes preparing devices, conducting tests, and providing technical support for the Pre-ACT, which the Guidance Department uses for course requests and 9th-grade placement. This year’s Pre-ACT Online Testing was held onsite on October 29 th . • The incoming 9th-grade class data import file is ready for upload into Skyward. Data was collected from our seven feeder schools, and I will be uploading information for 163 incoming students . Calendar of Events of Emphasis: • Skyward Virtual User Group Conference: December 8-11, 2025