CUSD technology leaders report infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity steps, interactive-panel rollout and AI guidance

Chandler Unified School District technology leaders updated the Governing Board on recent investments in network infrastructure, classroom devices, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence guidance.

Colleen Flannery and her technology leadership team reported the district moved from a supporting role during pre-pandemic instruction to an essential technical backbone: staff described a near-1:1 student-device environment, substantial wireless and switching upgrades funded in part through the federal E‑Rate program, and an ongoing interactive flat-panel (IFP) installation that is replacing aging projectors.

Staff said the district now manages tens of thousands of devices on its network and has increased inbound bandwidth (the presentation cited an available 10 gigabit connection and steps to future-proof higher capacity). The technology team reported roughly 3,000 wireless access points across district buildings, approximately 850 network switches, about 2,000 printers, roughly 1,600 surveillance cameras and a small operations team (17 field-service technicians) supporting 50 buildings. The…