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District expands tech curriculum, forms AI task force and advances E‑rate network upgrades
Summary
District instructional staff described a new technology scope and sequence, an AI task force to guide ethical instruction, and proposed E‑rate eligible network upgrades (wireless, switches, UPS) with an 80% federal reimbursement rate. Board welcomed professional development and accessibility priorities.
Instructional staff presented a multi‑year technology scope and sequence designed to make students active creators and to teach digital citizenship, research strategies and platform‑tool selection; a staff survey and professional development (tech days) were used to develop the plan. Danielle Keenan described accessibility features on student devices (text‑to‑speech, translation) and said the district will continue staff professional development and expand peer‑led sessions.
The district also formed an AI task force of teachers to recommend responsible and ethical classroom practices for generative AI and prompt engineering in future careers. The board praised the effort and asked staff to clarify procedures and policies as the task force develops guidance.
On infrastructure, administration explained that E‑rate (USAC) funding can cover roughly 80% of eligible network and internet upgrades; the district proposed replacing end‑of‑life wireless access points and switches, deploying lithium UPS batteries with 10‑year warranties, and maintaining fiber connections. Administration said that only about 20% of that capital would be borne by the district (anticipated to come from referendum funds) and recommended proceeding to preserve procurement timing and vendor pricing.
Why it matters: Improved teacher capacity, accessibility features and a formal AI approach affect classroom instruction and equity; E‑rate funded upgrades modernize district network infrastructure and reduce long‑term maintenance risk.
What’s next: Staff will continue designing the scope and sequence, recruit teacher leaders for the AI task force, and proceed with E‑rate procurement steps for networking and UPS replacements.
