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The Valley Falls school district is looking to use REAP grant funding to upgrade technology in the schools.
The USD 338 board had preliminary discussion on potential use the funds in their regular monthly meeting Monday night.
Superintendent Loren Feldkamp says an option is to go to electronic textbooks.
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The board also took no action on whether they will be moving out of the Delaware Valley League in sports.
Feldkamp says they are currently still members of the south division of the league.
The board also had discussion of upgrading a portable stage that would be typically used for graduation ceremonies.
The board also had preliminary discussion on capital outlay projects at the football field.
Feldkamp says potential upgrades discussed include new fencing and renovation of the track.
The board also looks to enter into a formal agreement with the local ball association for renting their baseball and softball field to the school.
Under a gentleman’s agreement, the association has not charged a fee for the last couple of years but plans to re-instate a fee for this year.
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