School district saves $36K with Learn Platform and updates on data security policies
June 01, 2024 | Unionville-Chadds Ford SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Unionville Chadds Ford School District held a Curriculum and Instruction Meeting on June 1, 2024, at 4:30 PM, focusing on updates regarding educational technology and curriculum goals. The meeting began with a commendation for Mr. Ottobart, who was recognized for effectively keeping the board informed about progress on various educational goals throughout the year.
The discussion then shifted to the Learn Platform, a tool implemented to streamline educational technology management. The platform has allowed the district to save significant funds, including $26,000 in unused licensing last year and an additional $10,000 this year by optimizing software usage across middle and high schools. Notable savings were achieved by reducing licenses for applications like Seesaw and Kahoot, while usage of Nearpod surged due to professional development initiatives.
Updates on the district's dark fiber network project were also provided. The physical splicing work is expected to be completed by mid-June, with further integration support from the Chester County Intermediate Unit's network team.
The meeting included a review of policy 83815, which was postponed for further consideration. The board was informed about ongoing efforts to enhance data security policies in conjunction with the Learn Platform, with a presentation on penetration testing scheduled for the upcoming executive session.
As summer approaches, the district plans to focus on system rollovers and updates in preparation for the new school year. The Learn Platform continues to evolve, providing educators with a centralized dashboard for accessing approved educational technology resources. The platform's approval process involves multiple levels of review to ensure data security and appropriate usage, with a commitment to transparency for parents and community members regarding approved applications.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the district's proactive approach to managing educational technology, ensuring both fiscal responsibility and enhanced learning opportunities for students.
The discussion then shifted to the Learn Platform, a tool implemented to streamline educational technology management. The platform has allowed the district to save significant funds, including $26,000 in unused licensing last year and an additional $10,000 this year by optimizing software usage across middle and high schools. Notable savings were achieved by reducing licenses for applications like Seesaw and Kahoot, while usage of Nearpod surged due to professional development initiatives.
Updates on the district's dark fiber network project were also provided. The physical splicing work is expected to be completed by mid-June, with further integration support from the Chester County Intermediate Unit's network team.
The meeting included a review of policy 83815, which was postponed for further consideration. The board was informed about ongoing efforts to enhance data security policies in conjunction with the Learn Platform, with a presentation on penetration testing scheduled for the upcoming executive session.
As summer approaches, the district plans to focus on system rollovers and updates in preparation for the new school year. The Learn Platform continues to evolve, providing educators with a centralized dashboard for accessing approved educational technology resources. The platform's approval process involves multiple levels of review to ensure data security and appropriate usage, with a commitment to transparency for parents and community members regarding approved applications.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the district's proactive approach to managing educational technology, ensuring both fiscal responsibility and enhanced learning opportunities for students.
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