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Watertown tech director outlines device inventory, AI training and security priorities
Summary
IT director Mr. Cruz told the Watertown School District 14-4 board that the district manages about 5,000 devices, prioritizes Apple devices for reliability and plans staff professional development on AI next month while restricting student access to enterprise AI tools for now.
Mr. Cruz, the district’s IT director, delivered a state-of-technology update at the board’s January meeting, saying the district operates roughly 5,000 devices and remains largely Apple‑centric in its device choices. “Our mission as the tech department is to provide secure, reliable, and innovative technology and support that empowers students to succeed in an ever changing world,” he said.
Cruz told the board that device types include iPads for primary grades, 11th‑generation iPads at the middle school with keyboards attached, and MacBook Airs for high school students and staff. He said the district maintains about 1,800 MacBooks…
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