Jenkins Independent board approves FY2026 district technology plan

The Jenkins Independent Board of Education approved the district technology plan for fiscal year 2026 during its April 23 special meeting, following a presentation on infrastructure, classroom tools and data security.

Mr. Johnson presented the plan, listing priorities including "collaborative leadership, robust infrastructure and ecosystem, data security, safety, privacy and use, budget and resources, partnerships, digital learning curriculum, instruction assessment, personalized professional learning, and use of space and time." He emphasized the district's devices and connectivity: "We have better than 2 to 1 device student ratio" and said the district operates "high speed 10 gig fiber that's paid, primarily through E‑rate." He added, "Every student here has a Chromebook for use at school and an opportunity to take a Chromebook home." The presentation also noted a planned migration of the district Internet filter from Lightspeed to GoGuardian and continuing Microsoft licensing and related procurement work.

Board members asked no recorded substantive questions during the presentation. A board member moved to approve the plan; the motion was seconded and the board voted to carry the motion.

Why it matters: the plan frames the district's classroom technology and connectivity investments, including reliance on federal E‑rate discounts and vendor transitions such as the filtering solution and licensing renewals. The presenters highlighted device access, security review practices and staff training on digital tools and responsible AI use as central to the plan's goals.

Next steps: the board's approval authorizes staff to proceed with the plan components described in the presentation, including vendor transitions and continuing E‑rate and licensing actions. The board recorded the approval and moved on to the next agenda item.