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New district IT director outlines Acceptable Use Policy at first reading
Summary
New Director of IT Jared Rex introduced student and staff Acceptable Use Policy drafts emphasizing digital citizenship, AI awareness, phishing risks and FERPA protections; trustees questioned device timers and off‑site connectivity.
The Douglas County School District received a first reading of revised Acceptable Use Policies on Aug. 21 after Superintendent Frankie Alvarado introduced new Director of IT Jared Rex.
Rex said the student and staff agreements are intended to set expectations for safe, ethical device use, digital citizenship and protections for student data under FERPA. He emphasized instruction on phishing awareness and how the district plans to address AI and respectful online conduct. "It's about what is best for staff and students," Rex said, describing customer service and operational goals.
Trustees pressed technical details. Trustee Markus Zinke asked whether Chromebook timers can be adjusted for an individual student. IT staff explained timers are set by school tier (elementary 9 p.m., middle 10 p.m., high school midnight) and while adjustments are technically possible they are not manageable at scale. Trustee Erinn Miller and others asked about connectivity during student travel; Rex said he would review current practices as part of remote‑work and travel readiness planning.
The policy was presented for discussion only; the board did not vote on the AUP at this meeting. Staff said they will return with recommended language for a subsequent reading that reflects trustee input and operational clarifications.
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