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District presents EdTech committee work: device refresh, app consolidation and AI guidance
Summary
The district reported work by a new EdTech committee to standardize classroom technology, consolidate instructional apps, raise security standards and begin staff guidance on generative AI.
Mountain View–Los Altos staff presented an update on district educational technology on March 17, describing an EdTech committee that has evaluated device standards, network capacity and next steps for artificial‑intelligence guidance.
Key points - Infrastructure and devices: District technology staff said the network handles about 13,000 devices concurrently and is built to scale; the county office of education provides the district’s Internet service. Staff reported a device refresh plan for teachers on a four‑year cycle and said the Mountain View‑Los Altos Foundation had funded a batch of larger Chromebooks to replace older 11‑inch models for state testing and distribution to students. - Security and device management: The district reported forced multifactor authentication, endpoint protection on issued devices, a district asset‑management system and weekly security and update pushes. - App consolidation and instruction: An educator survey identified dozens of instructional tools in use. District staff said they are piloting a platform called Formative to consolidate content and reduce tool switching for students and teachers, and will evaluate its adoption in summer professional development. - AI guidance: The EdTech committee has begun issuing guidance on ethical and responsible use of generative AI. The committee referenced a staff‑PD keynote and Common Sense Media resources; staff said the district is drafting an AI handbook and updating board policy language to address digital citizenship and data privacy.
Trustee questions Trustees asked how many products were evaluated, how pilot decisions would be made and how data‑privacy obligations would be enforced. Staff described a vetted pilot process for new apps and said classroom teachers must complete a pilot form before adopting new tools.
Ending Trustees asked staff to return with an updated district technology plan and suggested the board policy on technology be revised to align with the committee’s work and include AI guidance.
