MSC News

MSC News National Headlines Sports Top Headlines CBS US News CBS Technology

Printer Friendly

Email to a Friend

USD 415 board approves tech services contract

By Greg Bebermeyer

02/14/2025

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha School Board has approved a contract with a Kansas City firm to provide technology support services for the district.

The Board Monday evening approved a five-year contract with K12 itc for an annual cost of $132,336.

The company works solely with school districts across the country. Company representative Lawson Kingsley told the board they currently provide tech support services for about 30 school districts in Kansas and 35 districts in Missouri.

K12 itc would take over a majority of the hardware for the district as well as act as a 24/7 support system for technological questions of district staff.

The purpose would be to not only improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the current technological hardware, but also to provide support to teachers and staff that are having tech issues.

That would reduce the load that is placed on the district's sole tech director.

Lawson estimated that it would take roughly one week to implement the system and said they would work through nights to avoid class disruption.

Following an executive session, the board approved contract extensions for the district's administrators through the 2026-27 school year.

The board accepted the resignation of Nick Haedt as high school assistant football coach.

In addition, the board approved the hiring of Daspin Bruning as middle school assistant track coach, and Martina Benjamin as elementary school para.

You will need to be logged in to leave a comment.

Please Login

The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited.

Click here to review our Terms of Use.