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District outlines technology upgrades, new elementary report-card system and security options; trustees press on privacy and interoperability
Summary
Technology staff reported rollout of a new elementary report-card system integrated with PowerSchool, ongoing server upgrades ahead of Windows 10 end‑of‑support, and plans to replace fiber; facilities and TIS presented access-control options including cameras and keyless entries with trustees raising questions about data storage, facial recognition, interoperability and subscription costs.
Technology and innovation staff told the board the district is fully operating on a new elementary report-card system that integrates with PowerSchool and replaces a legacy system. IT staff also said they are planning server upgrades and preparing for Microsoft's end of support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14; some campus machines will need updates.
Facilities and TIS discussed access-control and security-system options under consideration — including vendors such as Avigilon and Ubiquiti — and described features under review: cameras, keyless entries, potential facial- or license‑plate‑recognition capability and integrations with gates. Trustees asked whether the district is evaluating how collected biometric or image data would be stored and secured; TIS staff confirmed cybersecurity, legal/regulatory rules and data storage practices are part of the procurement evaluations.
Technology staff also noted the district plans to replace fiber infrastructure in places where it is more than 20 years old and to install additional IDF rooms and data drops to support wireless access points, clocks and PA systems. Trustees urged the district to consider interoperability, long‑term subscription costs and fallback options so one-time bond funds are not overwhelmed by ongoing licensing fees.
