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District outlines multi-phase network refresh and device upgrades ahead of school year
Summary
District technology plan presented phases to centralize networking, refresh switches and firewalls, replace servers and deploy student/staff devices; costs listed with anticipated e-rate reimbursement and ESSER allocations.
District technology leadership presented a multi-phase plan to improve internet reliability, security and student device access across Preston schools.
Phase 1 focused on network centralization (secured network cabinets). Phase 2 outlined a network refresh—new switches, servers and a second firewall—with an estimated $428,000 price tag before anticipated E‑Rate reimbursement. Phase 3 listed device upgrades for classrooms and 1:1 student devices (examples: new 1:1 devices for grade levels, staff laptop upgrades funded from ESSER). Phase 4 proposed a new content filter for student devices to strengthen safety.
Why it matters: Reliable, secure network infrastructure and up-to-date devices are central to instruction and statewide reporting; the board heard projected costs and funding sources (including E‑Rate and ESSER) as the district prepares for the school year.
