Dominic Jagie, the district's technology lead, presented how technology will be woven into the Compass goals, describing three strategies: foster a future-ready learning environment, enhance operational efficiencies and ensure secure technology solutions.

Key technology strategies

- Four-year device lifecycle: The district will continue a four-year refresh schedule to keep devices reliable, citing battery failures as evidence that a shorter cycle supports instruction.

- K'12 AI and curricular software: Technology staff and a teacher evaluation team are piloting AI and curriculum-focused software that includes K'12 standards to reduce teacher setup time and improve classroom uptake.

- ClassLink and authentication: Jagie said ClassLink will create a single portal for students and staff, and can provide two-factor authentication tailored for younger students (picture-based login), which could broaden secure sign-on to lower grades.

- Data and filtering: The district will extract more actionable data from existing Securly products, provide professional learning so staff can use those data, and evaluate staff skills and cross-training to support tools at scale.

- Cybersecurity and onboarding: Plans include expanding continuous cybersecurity training (phishing simulations, staff meeting content and posters), extending exercises to students and automating user provisioning/offboarding tied to HR systems.

Security incident and lessons

Jagie reported a recent student-account compromise that allowed malicious emails to circulate; the district plans phishing exercises for students and staff and said ClassLink with two-factor authentication would reduce account compromise risk.

Ending

Board members supported expanded cybersecurity training and the proposed operational changes. Technology staff said teacher-led pilot work and cross-training will continue as they evaluate vendor options.