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Shorewood board hears library & technology plan focused on E‑rate, ClassLink and device replacement
Summary
District leaders outlined a combined library/media and technology plan emphasizing diversified funding (E‑rate, capital replacement, Seed/Shore Foundation grants), resource centralization in ClassLink and Destiny, strengthened data privacy and multifactor authentication, and a device replacement cycle that may deliver higher‑power Chromebooks to upper grades over time.
District technology and library leaders presented the Shorewood School District’s combined library, media and technology plan on Feb. 24, describing funding strategies, resource consolidation, privacy safeguards and a multi‑year device replacement plan.
Mike Joynt, who led the presentation, said the plan aligns with the district strategic plan and the state’s “future ready” framework. Jack Wallner, who discussed technology funding and infrastructure, emphasized using a mix of funding sources — for example, E‑rate for eligible networking and infrastructure and capital replacement funds for other capital expenses — to limit surprises and time purchases to grant application windows.
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