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District 15 outlines PowerSchool analytics, Securly AI chat pilot and cybersecurity steps<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. Palatine CCSD 15 technology leaders presented a broad update on Jan. 14 covering the district\u2019s unified technology structure, cybersecurity work and early steps to pilot supervised AI tools in schools.The technology director described three major ecosystem changes: implementation of a dual analytics hub anchored on PowerSchool and Unified Analytics; migration of web filtering to Securly (which offers a home app and an AI-chat feature intended to operate in a monitored school mode); and adoption of Incident IQ to unify ticketing and asset management. “By unifying our department, we are ensuring that when a teacher reaches for a digital tool that it works, that it’s safe, and that it provides insight for student growth,” the presenter said.On cybersecurity, staff said they have implemented a network detection and response system, expanded multi-factor authentication to financial systems and are tracking recommendations from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The presenters identified three critical gaps yet to be closed: increased user training (a recent phishing exercise showed roughly 20% failure), improved network visibility and a more robust incident-response plan.Instructional technology staff described work on AI guidance and a staged pilot of Securly AI chat: administrative and teacher testing is underway, and middle-school pilots are planned depending on teacher readiness and Google organizational-unit logistics. “This is a moving target,” the presenter said, adding that the district is focusing on tools it controls to protect student data.Board members asked about report generation after the PowerSchool migration, multi-factor authentication methods, data backups and ransomware protection; tech staff described ongoing report-development processes, Google-based MFA options, off-site backups and layered monitoring.Next steps: phased AI pilot in middle schools, continued focus on user training and publishing progress to the board.
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