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Technology staff warns of aging wireless network; urges prioritized replacement and financing options

Wauwatosa School District Finance and Resource Committee · April 15, 2026
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Summary

Technology staff told the committee the district’s wireless and switching infrastructure is at or near end‑of‑life, replacement parts are no longer compatible, and recommended prioritizing system replacement with financing to avoid disruptive rip‑and‑replace costs and bolster security.

Technology staff told the Finance and Resource Committee that the district’s wireless access points and switching hardware are reaching manufacturer end‑of‑life and that replacement parts that interoperate with the existing system are no longer available.

The presenter said warranties for central core devices will no longer be available after January 2027, and while redundancy has…

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