Our Goals
A secure digital infrastructure to support student learning.
Duluth Public Schools is committed to providing students with the resources they need to get the most out of their learning. A strong digital infrastructure is critical to making this a reality. Whether it’s software to support our career and technical education classes or cybersecurity protections to keep student and family data safe, technology helps our district strengthen student learning and keep our schools safe and secure.
Our technology goals
The Challenge: Right now, our district does not have a regular replacement cycle for technology or a structured maintenance plan to ensure software and other technology infrastructure is up to date. This challenges students and staff with a patchwork of devices and programs that threaten reliable access to learning, and higher technology maintenance costs in the long run.
Nearly all classes utilize technology to enhance student learning. Whether that is online resources or the software needed for graphic design or engineering classes, these digital tools are essential parts of our curriculum.
The Challenge: Schools can be targeted by cyber or physical threats. In 2023 alone, several of Minnesota’s largest school districts were victims of data breaches. Protecting our schools and community from these dangers is a top priority. Digital tools like security cameras, firewalls, and antivirus software are vital safeguards against physical intruders or hackers looking to steal personal information.
The Challenge: Our district has a responsibility to communicate quickly and effectively between our schools and with the broader community. This can’t be done without reliable phone systems, internet, and computer networks. These systems become outdated over time and need regular maintenance to ensure their speed and reliability.
Preparing our digital infrastructure for the future
Our district is committed to achieving these goals by upgrading the digital tools used in our classrooms and behind the scenes to keep schools safe and secure. To address these needs, the district is asking voters to consider a capital projects levy, which would provide $5.2 million annually for 10 years.
