Hi-Point board tours new technology center Posted on March 23, 2018 0 BELLEFONTAINE – The Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education toured the new Dr. Sloan Smart Technology Center during Wednesday evening’s monthly meeting. The Dr. Sloan Smart Technology Center, which was created to address the growing industry needs in the district’s communities, will house the Applied Manufacturing and Smart Technology Engineering programs starting next fall. Within the new space, students will work with industry standard equipment to develop the skills and earn the credentials needed to work with autonomous vehicles through a partnership with the Transportation Research Center and The Ohio State University. The program will also provide students the opportunity to gain college credit to area institutions like Clark State Community College. “This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain a jumpstart on their futures, whether that’s the workforce or college,” said Superintendent Rick Smith. “We’re very proud of this space and look forward to sharing it with students and our community.” The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Dr. Sloan Smart Technology Center is April 4 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Also at the meeting, the board: – Recognized Autumn Horton, an Electronics Technology senior from Benjamin Logan High School, and Patrick Trace, a Culinary Arts senior from Graham High School, as the March Students of the Month. – Approved the out-of-state study trips for Deb Purcell (Kenton Satellite Allied Health and Nursing instructor) to chaperone students at the HOSA National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas, in June and Mary Trudgeon (Upper Scioto Valley Satellite IT instructor) to chaperone students competing at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Dallas in May
