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Santa Fe Public Schools outlines AI roadmap and digital‑wellness plan as district manages 23,000+ devices
Summary
District technology staff presented a two‑year AI roadmap, digital‑learning coaching program and a digital‑wellness resolution. Presenters said the district manages over 23,000 devices, uses ETN funding, and is publishing public AI guidance pages this month.
Santa Fe Public Schools technology leaders told the school board on Jan. 15 that the district is in year two of an AI and digital‑engagement roadmap, describing teacher coaching, community focus groups and upcoming public guidance pages on the district website.
Deputy Superintendent of Operations Dr. Neal Weaver and technology staff said the district manages more than 23,000 laptops, Chromebooks and desktops. Gary Lewis, speaking for the technology team, credited ETN funding with sustaining classroom hardware and said the district maintains about 97% uptime. He also noted recent security upgrades including a new firewall.
Catherine Grunewald, the district’s innovation coordinator, described the AI roadmap’s three focus areas — community engagement, training and professional development, and strategy/planning — and said district staff would publish a publicly facing AI information page by the end of the month. Calmi Romero, assistant director of digital learning, described the digital learning coach program embedded at school sites and emphasized shifting the conversation from screen time to digital engagement and purposeful use.
During board Q&A, members asked whether the district maintains an in‑house chief information security officer (it does) and what guardrails exist to prevent AI tools from learning the district’s proprietary data. Officials said the district uses school‑specific AI tools where possible (walled gardens) and applies vendor and network protections; they acknowledged work remains on policies and community engagement. Vice President Bose urged staff to also consider environmental impacts of AI usage as they develop policies.
The presentation concluded with board appreciation for the draft digital‑wellness resolution and a request that the technology and operations teams work with schools and families to refine operational guidance for the coming year.
