“When you’re talking about lifecycle management,” he advises, “you need to make sure that technology services has a seat at the cabinet level, and that the department’s plans are in tune with the board’s goals.”
Chris Jenks, technology director for Tuscaloosa City Schools in Alabama, says it’s crucial to explain to the community why tech investments for physical security are needed.
“When it comes to safety, and probably because of our track record, our school community trusts us,” he says. “We don’t want to jeopardize that trust, so we’re continually having these conversations.”
Technology and mission should not be separate considerations in education — not when it comes to preparing tomorrow’s leaders. With a little help from IT, these core concepts can meaningfully coexist.
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