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Orono technology team reports ClassLink automation, security exercises, AI planning and device refresh
Summary
Orono’s technology department told the school board it completed major infrastructure upgrades, automated student and staff provisioning through ClassLink/OneSync, resolved 93.6% of 2,145 help-desk tickets last year, implemented geofenced MFA, ran cybersecurity tabletop exercises and is developing responsible-use AI guidance and an enterprise LLM plan.
The Orono Public School District technology team reported widespread summer work and plans to expand classroom and data protections as students and staff return for the 2025–26 school year.
Director of Technology Sean Beverson said the district completed major infrastructure projects over the past three summers — phones, wireless and classroom upgrades — and characterized 2025 as a ‘‘summer of stability’’ after COVID-related catch-up work. He thanked the community for support of the district’s 2022 tech levy, which he said undergirds ongoing upgrades.
Joel Mallor, cloud systems specialist, detailed ClassLink and OneSync roster automation that links hires and student enrollments to district accounts and…
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