Copenhagen Central School has been at the forefront of introducing technology in the classroom. 

Proposition Number 3 on the ballot could get it even more.  

“Anytime somebody is going to give you $625,000, we certainly would be in favor of it,” said district Superintendent Scott Connell.

Voters have a chance to put through the Smart Schools Bond Act, which would allow the state to borrow up to $2 billion for upgrading technology – things like WiFi, iPads, smart boards and desktops. 

Things Copenhagen has been using for years.

“It just makes learning more efficient. A great example is a text book. We don’t buy textbooks anymore, they’re online,” said Connell.

Although Copenhagen is singing the praises of technology, not everyone is in favor of borrowing $2 billion.

The Empire Center, a think tank, says borrowing the money will cost New York an extra $500 million in bond fees. 

“It’s irresponsible to borrow money for things that aren’t going to be around before you’ve paid the money back. Typically bonding is reserved for things like buildings or heavy equipment or things that are going to last: 15, 20, 25 years. You borrow money to buy a thing like a house. You don’t borrow money to buy a thing like a cell phone,” said Ken Girardin of the Empire Center.

There has even been a reluctance to talk about the proposition. 

The New York School Boards Association, whose members approve school budgets, says it is not going to take a stand on the issue. 

The power will be in your hands, when you put pencil to paper on Tuesday.