Brandon Twp.- Construction began Monday on what will be a $2 million technology center in the school district.
SKANSKA USA is building the 7,600 square-foot Instructional Technology Exploration and Collaboration Center. The project is an addition to the Brandon Middle School and funded as part of the $73 million bond approved by voters in 2006.
‘This will be a remarkable facility for students and teachers,? said Technology Director Paul Spoor. ‘It will allow students and teachers to explore education in many different and unique ways to further enhance what they do in class now.?
The center will feature two full-size classrooms, expanded to create large group instruction areas, as well as two small professional development classrooms, a private conference room, private offices, a reception area, restrooms and a large configurable learning and explorations space. It will be stocked with state-of-the-art computer equipment, projection systems, interactive technology, and enhanced sound systems.
The center will benefit all students, K-12, and will also tie in with the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program at the high school.
The project is expected to be completed by July 2010 and will be used by teachers and students next school year.