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District plans network upgrade and Chromebook refresh; long‑term 1:1 sustainability questioned
Summary
The technology presentation described a final network‑upgrade phase, a planned 30% bandwidth increase, and continuation of the Chromebook refresh; presenters warned the long‑term sustainability of a 1:1 device program will need reevaluation.
The district’s technology team described planned investments to complete a network upgrade (final phase at Intermediate South), increase district bandwidth by about 30%, and continue a Chromebook refresh effort.
The presenter (speaker 12) said the district's financial lease model has supported ongoing technology upgrades and a 1:1 device program but cautioned that the long‑term sustainability of maintaining a Chromebook for every student will require reevaluation in future budgets.
The presentation noted the role of licensing, recurring lease payments, cybersecurity and data privacy planning as continuing budget items. Administrators emphasized that core infrastructure and equitable student access remain priorities.
