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District details network upgrades, security steps and plans for classroom AI pilot
Summary
Technology staff reported network and security upgrades, procurement and replacement schedules for devices, the e‑rate wide‑area network upgrade with AT&T, camera and cloud security rollouts, and an AI pilot for teacher planning using Google tools.
Santa Rita Union’s technology team reported several infrastructure and classroom technology updates during the State of the District presentation, including network security, device replacement planning and an AI pilot for teachers.
Technology staff said the district is upgrading its wide area network this summer through E‑rate discounts with AT&T, finalizing cloud security and camera deployments with mapping for all site cameras, and strengthening password and user security practices. The district has cleaned up Google Workspace organizational units, standardized licensing and implemented more frequent password resets and user awareness training for phishing prevention.
Device procurement standards and a replacement schedule were presented to enable predictable budgeting for Chromebooks, touch screens and other classroom devices. The district reported recent installations of 40 smart boxes for displays and a pilot of wireless document cameras to increase mobility for teachers.
On classroom AI, staff said Google’s Gemini is not generally available for students under 13 but is open for teacher planning; the district plans a fall pilot cohort of roughly 50 teachers to test responsible use, AI awareness and Google Gemini features before wider rollout.
No formal procurement votes were recorded in the transcript excerpt; staff described current pilots, scheduled upgrades and training timelines.
