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Board hears technology update: bandwidth upgrades, AI pilots and search for chief IT officer
Summary
Issaquah district technology leaders reported increased high‑school bandwidth, results of a penetration test, progress on 1:1 laptop monitoring and AI pilots, and said the district is recruiting a chief information and technology officer ahead of levy planning.
District technology leaders updated the Issaquah School District board Wednesday on a bundle of technical priorities that staff say are intended to support classroom learning, district operations and an anticipated technology levy.
Presenters — including Rich Melish (technology), Diana Eggers (director of educational technology) and Martin Turney (district leadership) — said the district has recently increased Internet bandwidth at all three comprehensive high schools and is prepared to double the district’s main Internet feed once the K-20 network resolves a configuration issue. The team said that work is meant to improve reliability for testing and high-demand activities.
Security and staffing: A district penetration test identified a server that was isolated…
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