Agenda Item
a. Technology Update
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology
March 2024 Committee of the Whole
Division of
INFORMATION &
INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNOLOGY
UPDATES
Monika Davis
Chief Information Officer
“DISRUPTING FOR EXCELLENCE”
WHAT IS OUR WHY…
Empowered Digital
Learning Environment
Cultivate and support a constantly
accessible learning environment
supported by innovative technology
that encourages all students to be
active, creative, knowledgeable, and
ethical participants in our globally
connected society.
Foundational Pillars: Student Success
Leveraging Educational Technology
• Equity and Inclusion
• Transformative Technology Integration
• Digital Citizenship and Literacy
• Ongoing & Impactful Professional Development
• Digital Vision and Leadership
Technology Infrastructure & Empowered Digital Learning Environment
Core Infrastructure Classroom Technology Beyond the Technical
• Robust, High-Speed Network • Interactive Displays • Professional Development
• Cloud-Based Systems • Devices • Reliable IT Support
• Modern Data Center • Innovative Peripherals & Tools • Equitable Access
• Enhanced Data Privacy and • Quality Digital Content and • Vision and Alignment
Security Resources • Community Engagement
• Digital Classroom Management
Tools
DIGITAL LEARNING JOURNEY:
Infrastructure & Technology
Updates
Technology Infrastructure
● Over 290 miles of self-provisioned
DCSD Network
fiber connecting
and centers
all DCSD schools
● 2813 network switches and routers
● 7648 wireless access points
● 290+ miles
40 Gb of of district-
Bandwidth
● 184 physical and 140 virtual servers
● owned fiber&optics
27,961+ Desktop Laptop devices
● 116,465+ Chromebook devices
● connects all schools
6000+ Interactive Panels
● and centers
115,000+ technology users
● 7859 Security Cameras
● throughout
1500+ Door Access DeKalb
Readers
County
DCSD has the largest technology
infrastructure in DeKalb County
and one of the largest in the state
Installation in 2004 -
of Georgia.
2006
PRE-PANDEMIC THE PANDEMIC ADAPTING TO THE NEW
(2019 – 2020) (2020 – 2021) NORMAL (2021 – 2022)
CATALYSTS OF EDTECH TRANSFORMATION
ASSESS, PLAN, FUTURE STATE AND PATH
STABILIZE (2022 – 2023) FORWARD (2023 – 2024)
Division of Information and Instructional Technology
Goals for 2022 - 2025
Remediate and Harden
Improve device refresh network information,
management. and data center cyber, network
infrastructure. and physical
security.
Enhance and
innovate the Empower the
digital learning “Digital Village”.
environment.
Improve Device Management
Project Description Project Anticipated
Status End Date
Student and Staff Devices Refresh
(12,000 staff devices, 92,000 student devices)
Not Started 08/2026
Device Distribution Dashboard
Completed 12/2023
Print Management Services & Copier Refresh
(810 copiers)
In Progress 10/2024
Interactive Flat Panels
(3250 flat panels)
In Progress 09/2024
Remediate and refresh Network and Data Center
Infrastructure
Project Description Project Anticipated
Status End Date
Server Infrastructure Refresh In Progress 04/2024
ERP Transition (Legacy to Cloud) In Progress 06/2024
Future-State Core Network Infrastructure In Progress 12/2024
Cabling Refresh In Progress 12/2024
(21,354 network drops )
Wireless Access Point Refresh In Progress 12/2024
(8412 access points)
Switch Infrastructure Refresh In Progress 12/2024
(2813 switches)
Stadium Connectivity In Progress 06/2024
Harden Information, Cyber, Network and Physical Security
Project Description Project Anticipated
Status End Date
Infrastructure Updates and Security Controls In Progress Ongoing
IT Security Policy & Stakeholder Training In Progress 07/2024
Records Digitization In Progress 12/2025
Physical Security - Intrusion Alarm In Progress 12/2025
(251 miles cable, 5402 door contacts, 7922 motion sensors)
Physical Security - Door Access In Progress 12/2025
(1446 card readers, 306 access control panels )
Physical Security – Cameras In Progress 12/2025
(7991 cameras)
Enhance and Innovate the Digital Learning Environment
Project Description Project Anticipated
Status End Date
Adoption of Board-Approved Learning
Complete 07/2023
Management System
Digital Resource Application Optimization In Progress 07/2024
Student-Led IT HelpDesk In Progress 01/2024
(Proof of Concept)
Empower the “Digital Village”
Project Description Project Anticipated
Status End Date
IGNITE U/FUSE Cohort IV In Progress 05/2024
Technology Symposium In Progress 07/2024
Hack Ur Dream: Hack-A-Thon In Progress 03/2024
Student Technology Competition Completed 01/2024
Community Tech Café In Progress Ongoing
Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration
Not Started 12/2024
Enhancements
ESPLOST 6 Network Infrastructure
Refresh
Technology •
•
Cabling Plants (Fiber and
Copper)
Wireless Access
Projects • Switch Infrastructure
2022 – 2027 Physical Security
Refresh
• Intrusion Alarms
• CCTV (Security Cameras)
• Access Control
Device Refresh
Communication
Enhancements for
Stakeholder
Engagement
Challenges
Retooling and
Change
Reskilling
Management
Existing IT Talent
Recruitment
and Retention of
IT Talent
THE JOURNEY
CONTINUES…
“Students don’t fail. Structures
and systems fail students.”
- Dr. Devon Q. Horton
www.dekalbschoolsga.org/miracles
Next Steps
Complete Projects Underway (MIRACLES 1.0)
Comprehensive Audit of IT (People, Processes, Technology)
Development of Technology Roadmap for 2025
MIRACLES 2.0
The WHY is
in the
FUTURE
Urban Agriculture
Artificial Intelligence
Vertical Farming
Regulator
Many of our Engineer
current students’
future jobs don’t
exist.
Immersive Technology
Bioprinting Specialist
and Content Creator
Questions &
Discussion