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District updates technology strategic plan; cameras and device rollout complete, brief outage knocks out field connectivity
Summary
Mr. Grayson presented the technology strategic plan: K'12 device distribution, door access and camera installations across schools, reuse/recycling of salvaged equipment, and a recent fiber outage (caused by a rodent) that disrupted connectivity to outdoor fields pending midweek restoration.
The board heard an update on the district's technology strategic plan from Mr. Grayson, who said the district has completed K'12 device distribution (each student/staff device) and has installed classroom AV, door access controls and cameras across campuses.
Mr. Grayson said staff cataloged and salvaged usable equipment from demolished campuses and either repurposed or recycled outdated items. He also described a connectivity setback: "We had a, a hungry mouse eat through some fiber... and we lost all of our connectivity out to the ball fields," and said teams expect to restore the connection midweek.
Board members asked about why elementary students are assigned devices; Mr. Grayson and others explained that many district curricula are iPad-based and devices are used as instructional tools, not for continuous full-day use. The board discussed classroom presentations, interactive 86-inch displays, and options for student work that include video projects and universal screening tools such as FastBridge.
What happens next: IT staff will restore field connectivity and continue to support the planned device and AV deployment; administrators will monitor classroom use and ensure devices are used as instructional tools.
