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Technology director outlines $350,000 switch replacement, E‑rate cycles and rising AI/cyber risks

Norris School District 160 Board of Education · October 9, 2025
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Summary

Technology Director Mollerson briefed the board on the district’s IT operations: E‑rate-funded switch replacement (~$350,000), wireless and backup plans, student filtering/monitoring (GoGuardian), disaster recovery, and a demonstration of AI-generated synthetic video to illustrate cyber risks.

Technology Director Mollerson told the board the district manages more than 5,000 devices and a multi-year cycle of infrastructure upgrades supported in part by E‑rate funding.

Mollerson said, “We replaced all of the switching. That was a $350,000 project,” and explained the district’s classification as a 50% E‑rate district (half federal,…

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