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District tech chief says AI and cybersecurity training are central as device costs rise
Summary
Bhargav Villas outlined a technology budget increase for 2026–27, highlighted a ~10,000‑device network footprint, rising hardware prices, multi‑layer cybersecurity measures and new AI guidance and professional development for teachers and parents.
Bhargav Villas, assistant superintendent for compliance and information systems, presented the technology department’s 2026–27 priorities and budget drivers.
Villas said the district manages four interlocking technology areas — data, network, hardware and instructional tools — and now supports roughly 10,000 networked nodes. He cited hardware cost increases (Chromebooks and…
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