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Orono technology team reports security, roster automation, device refresh and early AI planning
Summary
District technology staff described upgrades to ClassLink roster automation, MFA/geofencing, a ticketing system with 2,145 tickets and a 93.6% resolution rate, a student-intern program, device refresh, custom digital signage and an enterprise AI capability available through Google Workspace.
Orono Public Schools’ technology team presented a summer 2025 update on districtwide infrastructure, classroom technology and early work on artificial‑intelligence policy and tools.
Sean Beverson, the district’s director of technology, told the board that after three summers of major infrastructure work—phones, wireless and classroom display upgrades—"2025 was the summer of stability," characterized by systems modernization and operational improvements across safety, infrastructure and classroom learning. The team credited voter support for a technology levy and highlighted system changes intended to reduce friction for teachers and students.
Joel Mallor, cloud systems specialist, described ClassLink and its OneSync and roster-server capabilities that automate account and roster creation: when a staff hire or new student is entered into the human resources…
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