CARY – In a 4-3 vote, the District 26 school board approved a plan Monday to add an instructional technology coordinator for next school year and make more than $400,000 in technology purchases.

The district estimates the new employee would be paid $60,000 to $69,000 a year.

The Cary-based district would save at least $20,000 to $25,000 a year on technology training for staff, as that role would be done in-house. The person would provide support during the school day and show effective use of technology in the classroom, among other things.