New technology director named; district plans first EdTech summit and AI training for teachers

The Lenox School District recognized the appointment of Raul as the district’s new director of technology during the June 10 meeting. Raul, who described himself as a district alumnus, told the board he plans to prioritize collaboration across departments and to strengthen the district’s technology foundation for teaching and learning.

Staff described a planned EdTech Summit on Aug. 6 to introduce AI tools to teachers. The summit will include a keynote and four breakout sessions; staff said the county (LACOE) will provide trainers and that Centinela Valley agreed to lend its facility for the event so the district can host a large number of staff. The district emphasized the summit is an introduction to practical AI tools and is intended to give teachers actionable strategies to save time and enhance instruction, with follow‑up professional learning to be determined based on teacher feedback.

Board members discussed sustainability and suggested pairing instructional services with technology to follow up on the one‑day summit. Trustees also proposed exploring ways to build internal capacity — through stipends, extra assignments or a designated coordinator — rather than relying solely on one‑time outside events. The new director said he looks forward to collaborating with instructional services on implementation and supports for teachers.

No formal vote was recorded for the appointment in the portion of the transcript captured here; the discussion focused on how to sustain the summit’s benefits and how to coordinate technology and instruction going forward.