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East Ramapo district outlines buildingwide Wi‑Fi, Chromebook Plus rollout and security upgrades
Summary
The East Ramapo Central School District’s technology office says it replaced wireless infrastructure and added access points across all district buildings, will issue higher‑capacity Chromebook Plus devices to incoming ninth graders, expanded teacher training (including AI tools), and used Smart Schools Bond Act funds for security upgrades; a physical‑security audit is under way.
The East Ramapo Central School District Department of Technology and Information Management said it completed districtwide wireless upgrades and installed additional access points in every school building to provide faster, more reliable internet for students and staff. The department also said it equipped instructional spaces with interactive whiteboards and improved the workflow for replacing school‑issued devices, including a free annual replacement option if needed.
"Este año escolar fortalecimos nuestras redes, ampliamos el desarrollo profesional y mejoramos los servicios de datos para garantizar que la enseñanza pueda continuar de forma continua" ("This school year we strengthened our networks, expanded professional development and improved data services so instruction can continue uninterrupted"), said Speaker 2, identifying the department and outlining the upgrades. The district announced that beginning this fall incoming ninth‑grade students will receive a higher‑capacity Chromebook Plus with a larger screen intended to meet high‑school course demands and support college and career readiness.
Officials said the district used funds from the New York State Smart Schools Bond Act to implement technology‑centered safety improvements, including security cameras, card‑access door systems and emergency lockdown buttons. The presentation also stated the district is integrating those systems with police; details about the nature or extent of that integration were not specified in the video. A districtwide physical‑security audit is currently under way, the department added.
The technology team emphasized efforts to protect students’ personally identifiable information, saying staff follow strict practices and security measures to keep student data private. The department encouraged families to attend recurring one‑hour virtual Family University sessions to learn about resources and digital‑safety practices, and asked caregivers to notify their child’s school if contact information changes so the district can maintain communication.
The presentation did not specify dollar amounts tied to the projects, a timeline for the Chromebook Plus distribution beyond "starting this fall," or operational details about the police integration. The department said it will provide further updates during the school year.
