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WHOLEHEARTED STEWARDSHIP ❣ A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE<br />
We will ensure robust technology infrastructure, best-in-class governance, and long-term<br />
financial sustainability.<br />
This is an important category encompassing<br />
many components critical for the long-term<br />
success of the school.<br />
The pandemic ushered in a new era for<br />
educational technology. The technology<br />
committee, helmed by Director of Academic<br />
Technology Integration Nikki Marcel, scrapped<br />
much of the committee’s work that had been<br />
completed pre-pandemic in light of how<br />
technology usage had changed the classroom<br />
during remote learning.<br />
As the committee analyzed available data and<br />
scholarly papers from sources such as the<br />
International Society for Technology in Education<br />
(ISTE), National Association of Independent<br />
Schools (NAIS), P21 Partnership for 21st Century<br />
Learning, Edutopia, and the Brookings Institute,<br />
they became convinced that transitioning to a<br />
model where technology education is integrated<br />
into the day-to-day coursework would most<br />
benefit our students. This new model has been well received by both students and teachers because it makes<br />
technology learning immediately applicable and meaningful to the curriculum.<br />
Additionally, the team identified necessary infrastructure updates required to support our growing digital<br />
campus. To improve wi-fi accessibility (connectivity and speed) fiber optic cables are being installed across<br />
the center of campus towards Crestbrook Field and a number of access points have already been stationed<br />
around campus. Lastly, the technology department migrated the school from on-premise servers to cloudbased<br />
servers.<br />
Displaying a commitment to continuous improvement, the Saint Andrew’s Board of Trustees engaged an<br />
outside expert to conduct board education around trustee roles and responsibilities. As new members join,<br />
a professional facilitator takes part in the Board’s annual retreat to offer guidance on their roles including<br />
fiduciary and fundraising responsibilities. Board members also attend workshops and conferences<br />
sponsored by NAIS and CAIS to better understand how they can support the school.<br />
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