Hardin County School System has received a grant of $13,000 from Utrust to be used to refurbish computer labs in two small elementary schools that require including equipping each of them with 22 Chromeboxes, for a total of 44 devices.
John Milender, Technology Director for Hardin County Schools, applied for the grant. He wrote,” Upgrading the computer labs in these schools will enable the schools to use these labs for state testing. They will also be able to use these labs for classes in the related arts program. Overall, every student in these schools will have a chance to use these labs.”
Dr. Dan Tollett, Utrust administrator, said, “We are pleased to fund projects that will make a big difference. We believe that upgrading computer labs will make a big difference to the students and staff in these schools. We appreciate Mr. Milender for submitting this request. We’re glad to be a part of such a worthy project.”
Utrust is an organization that assists school systems in Tennessee with unemployment issues and in recognizing, supporting, and appreciating school employees. It sponsors the Utrust Appreciation Program, a student leadership program that seeks to help students recognize and express appreciation to people who make their lives better each day. Utrust Culture Initiative is designed to involve students, parents, and staff in creating a strong culture of appreciation in the school community.
Hardin County is one of 51 school systems in Tennessee that will receive Utrust mini-grants this year, totaling more than $1 million to improve educational opportunities for students. Hardin County became a founding member of Utrust when Billy Ray Vinson was Chairman of the Hardin County Board of Education. He was one of the original seven trustees that established the organization that has provided more than $10 million in grants to its members.