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Trustees press district on 1-to‑1 devices and home internet access; district to pursue partnerships
Summary
Board members debated proposals to ensure all students have devices and internet access. The superintendent said the district is pursuing 1:1 devices at the start of the school year and will exhaust partner options for home internet before asking the board to consider any district-funded gaps.
Board members discussed efforts to ensure students have computers and internet access for learning beyond the classroom and urged the superintendent to return with a plan and cost breakdown.
Lede: Trustees asked the superintendent Feb. 19 to pursue a districtwide one-to-one device strategy and to explore partner-funded solutions for home internet connectivity, with staff to report back on remaining gaps and estimated costs.
Nut graf: Several trustees and the student advisor stressed that inequitable home access impairs students’ ability to complete homework and participate in learning; staff said the district is pursuing device…
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