The Farmingdale School District Board of Education has announced new goals for the 2007-2008 school year, which were adopted at the Wednesday, November 7 Board meeting. In discussing the 2007-08 goals, Board President Shari Bardash-Eivers noted, "These goals support our district's commitment to providing an environment that helps our students achieve to their highest potential."

In accordance with the Board's 2007-08 goals, the district is installing new technology that will help teachers facilitate the learning process for students. The districtwide initiative includes implementation of SMARTBoard technology in all school buildings.

A SMARTBoard is an interactive whiteboard that connects a computer to a projector so teachers can use it to display and print notes, access the Internet, and use PowerPoint among other interactive applications. SMARTBoard technology provides students with an easily accessible and understandable view of the learning process. Board President Bardash-Eivers agrees, "This is a fabulous use of our district funds. Teachers are thrilled with this new educational tool that enhances and greatly increases the participatory aspect of the learning process for their students."

The first installation of SMARTBoard technology has already begun at the elementary school level. Installation is scheduled in all fifth-grade classrooms, as well as science and math rooms at the middle school and high school. It is expected to be complete within the next few weeks.