2023 3Mill Technology Projects & Projection

Technology Projects Completed Since 2019:

• 1-1 Program extended to all students virtually “overnight” as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Optimized and centralized mobile device and fees tracking on single platform
  Dramatically increased student & staff reliance on technology devices and online applications
• Zoom is still being utilized with Digital Academy, as well as for other school and staff functions

General Technology Projects:

• Migrated to a new district-funded VoIP phone system provider
• Broad-ranging server and system upgrades
• Network upgrades in WiFi Infrastructure
  School fiber backbones all upgraded to 10Gbps speeds / 10Gbps fiber WAN completed
• Internet access has gone from 1Gbps to 5Gbps
• Upgraded network core to support high speeds across the network
• Regular MacBook, iPad, and PC refreshes for staff and students

Security-Related Projects:

• Technology supports new IP/network-based intercom, access control, and IP security camera systems
• Robust data backups for servers and data, both within the district and internet-based backup
• Anti-virus, anti-spam, and cyber security platform for decreasing phishing, cyber threats, and increasing staff awareness
• Updated and maintain and adequate and robust district firewall at the network edge
• PDQ and iiQ inventory tools for asset tracking and more efficient software deployment

General Technology Maintenance & Optimization

• Wired Apple TVs and Interactive Smart Boards with Projectors in every classroom
• Parallel security network implementation across school sites
• Battery backup overhaul and monitoring implemented
• iiQ Ticketing system for tracking tech work orders, device asset and fees tracking
• Optimized systems management like JAMF and PDQ for inventory & software deployment
• Funding support for PowerSchool SIS (student information system)

Upcoming Projects:

5-Year Project Horizon:

• Replace ALL existing SMART Boards and Projectors in the district with Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs)
• Cloud-based, certificate-based WiFi device authentication
• Optimize digital onboarding for staff and students to work increasingly efficiently
• Staff & Student Password Recovery and Reset Portal
• Maintain and provide support for all existing and new technology hardware and application platforms

General Maintenance & Optimization:

• Upgrade District Firewall and various network components district-wide in order to support newer and more robust WiFi protocols
• Security training and improvements in user security
• Maintain all aspects of existing 1-1 device to student program
• Continued support for access control, IP cameras, network-based intercom, classroom audio and video enhancements