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Santa Rita IT outlines device rollouts, Gemini and a pending Verizon grant
Summary
The district technology team reported on installations, security upgrades, AI pilots (Google Gemini, NotebookLM) and a pending Verizon Innovative Schools grant that could supply LTE‑enabled Chromebooks, coaching and training. Staff said they installed about 1,000 devices this year and maintain roughly 7,500 devices districtwide.
The Santa Rita Union School District technology department briefed the board on network upgrades, device deployments, AI pilots and a pending Verizon Innovative Schools grant during the district’s regular board meeting.
IT staff member Hussam said the department installed “about 1,000 devices” this year and manages roughly 7,500 devices across staff and student inventories. The team described an active replacement schedule, e‑rate switch upgrades, camera projects for new construction and system consolidations to reduce monitoring complexity.
The district has begun piloting artificial‑intelligence tools for staff: Google Gemini, NotebookLM and other services are available to pilot teachers and staff in a controlled rollout, staff said. Krisha (technology staff) described responsible‑use training for staff and…
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