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Norwood tech director outlines FY27 technology plan; Chromebook use averages 30 minutes for K–2
Summary
Technology director presented the FY27 technology cost center: a level-service ~$700K budget with a temporary pause in device refresh, capital and E-rate funding, ADA-compliance work, an SIS review committee, and reported Chromebook usage data (K–2 ~30 minutes/day; grades 5–8 ~110–120 minutes/day).
The School Committee received a detailed FY27 technology-cost-center presentation on Jan. 28 from the district technology director. The presentation described staff roles, a level-service $700K-plus budget, capital and E-rate funding for infrastructure, and a multi-year capital outlook tied to the new Coakley middle-school build.
The director said the district will pause device refreshes this year…
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