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Board approves renewal of GoGuardian student‑monitoring software; members stress parental monitoring
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Huron Valley Schools approved a renewal of GoGuardian, a Chromebook monitoring tool for students, with trustees thanking technology staff and reminding parents the software is an additional layer of protection, not a substitute for home oversight.
The board approved the renewal of GoGuardian, a monitoring service used on district Chromebooks to help technology staff observe internet traffic and apply safety filters.
In a brief presentation staff described GoGuardian as a layer in the district’s student‑safety and cybersecurity approach. A board member said the earlier presentation on the product clarified its role and value; another board member urged parents to remain vigilant and not to treat the software as foolproof, saying parental oversight remains essential.
The board voted to approve the renewal on a roll‑call vote. Technology staff will continue to brief the board and provide information to families about how the tool is used.
