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Urbana SD 116 details network upgrades, ParentSquare rollout and framework for AI in classrooms
Summary
The district technology lead summarized network and device upgrades including a new diverse internet path and fiber loops, rolled out ParentSquare for parent communications, and presented a district AI framework emphasizing walled‑garden tools, age‑appropriate controls and teacher guidance.
John, the district's technology lead, updated the board on infrastructure work, the ParentSquare rollout and the district's AI guidance for teachers and students.
John said the district completed major infrastructure upgrades this past summer, including new structured cabling and wireless in the sixth grade center, additional fiber runs that closed a network loop (UMS to King and other buildings), and a switch from AT&T to Comcast to create a diverse upstream path. He described device rotations and classroom technology upgrades (interactive displays,…
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