The Avon Lake City Schools Technology Department empowers learning with safe, secure, and innovative technology. We integrate reliable devices, secure networks, and best practices to support student achievement, protect privacy, and ensure equitable access across the district. Our mission is to support teaching and learning by providing classroom technology, network services, digital resources, and training while prioritizing student safety, privacy, accessibility, and continuous innovation. We focus on maximizing student achievement through technology, supporting educators and ensuring every student has the tools they need to succeed.
We deliver 1:1 device deployment, classroom AV support, manage district WiFi and security systems, and provide vetted instructional tools and LMS support. The department operates a help desk, employees students for work opportunities, supports professional development and workshops and oversees data governance practices including student data inventories, vendor risk assessments, and consent management.
Avon Lake City Schools enforces policies and technical safeguards to comply with federal and state laws including SB 29, CIPA, COPPA, FERPA, and Ohio privacy requirements. The Technology Department publishes the district acceptable use policy. We review and approve third-party apps, maintain contracts with vendors, implement content filters and internet-safety instruction, and limit the collection and sharing of children’s personal information in accordance with Federal Law. We limit monitoring to legitimate safety and operational needs, enforce role-based access controls, and protect district data with encryption and secure storage. The department conducts routine vendor risk assessments, requires data-protection agreements, trains staff on privacy and security, and follows clear data retention and deletion schedules.
Technology decisions are guided by curriculum goals and a commitment to equity. We fund and run initiatives such as the 1:1 device programs, blended learning pilots, coding and eSports, and assistive-technology services, and provide accommodations so all students can participate fully in learning opportunities.
The district is committed to a safe digital environment and compliance with applicable laws protecting student privacy and online safety. The site includes an accessibility statement, privacy policy, terms of use, and translated/printable versions of key documents, and it follows WCAG AA guidance for color contrast and keyboard navigation.