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District outlines technology upgrades: MFA rollout for staff, Chromebook repairs and ADA web timeline

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Technology staff reported a districtwide push this fall to strengthen cybersecurity for staff (multifactor authentication), conduct Chromebook health checks, phase out older Windows desktops and prepare for web/phone ADA compliance deadlines.

Ryan Blanchard, the district technology leader, briefed the school committee Oct. 22 on cybersecurity and device-management work underway across the district.

Blanchard said the district performed Chromebook “device health checks” over the summer, inspecting and repairing devices returned at each grade level, and distributed replacements during ninth-grade orientation. The technology department is phasing out desktops purchased in 2015 that cannot be…

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