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District technology chief outlines cybersecurity and safety upgrades
Summary
Director of Technology Rick summarized the IT team's responsibilities, existing infrastructure (cameras, access control, phones) and priorities including staff cybersecurity training, digital equity and integration work for the new middle school. He said the district is pursuing grant support and working to formalize staff security training.
Rick, the district’s director of technology, presented an overview of the information‑technology department’s work, infrastructure and priorities.
Rick said the team of 10 supports about 650 staff and roughly 4,350 students with a 1:1 device program and an inventory that includes more than 300 cameras, 150 switches and over 300 wireless access points. He described integrated systems for video, door access, phones and public address that support the district’s standard response protocol.
Rick said the district is focused on three immediate goals: implement formal staff cybersecurity assessment and training, complete technology integration for the new middle school as it connects to the high school, and restore a five‑year hardware renewal plan that was disrupted by COVID and subsequent budget pressures. He noted an expected cybersecurity grant had been delayed and that the district is pursuing other funding options.
Why it matters: Technology and safety systems underpin everyday operations and emergency response. Administration said formal staff training and funding will be necessary to close security gaps.
What’s next: Technology staff will continue planning, seek grant funding and report progress to the board.
