School Board Work Session- August 24, 2026
Monday, August 24, 2026
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Wayzata Public Schools Unveils New 'Balanced Technology Framework'
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Wayzata Schools Chart Future Course with New Technology Framework
Recognition of Employee of the Month
Professional learning and instructional design
Areas of Interest (4)
- Weisetta Public Schools launches 'Balanced Technology Framework' to address screen time and digital integration concerns.
- District shifts from digital-first to 'analog-first' instructional strategies to foster student critical thinking.
- Technology department overhaul: 18-month HR, finance, and payroll system migration successful after district-wide effort.
- Strategic focus on balancing technology use with non-digital pedagogical practices ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.
Notable Quotes (2)
This is one, this is a topic that tonight's not our only time, right? We'll be coming back to you throughout this year and in future years about this.
When we think about technology, we always want to be talking about not technology for technologies sake, but really what is the purpose of any technology we're using.
People (5)
Milan SahonyiBoard ChairChaired the Visetta Public Schools Board of Education work session.
Chaired the Visetta Public Schools Board of Education work session.
Rob VirginSuperintendentPresented the employee recognition and introduced the technology framework report.
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Presented the employee recognition and introduced the technology framework report.
“This is going to require some disciplined innovation that it's going to require us to jump in, take bold action.”
Describing the approach to the Balanced Technology Framework.
Josh MaholdInformation System SpecialistRecognized as August 2026 employee of the month for tech department work.
Recognized as August 2026 employee of the month for tech department work.
Dana MillerExecutive Director of Teaching and LearningLed the presentation on balanced technology frameworks and pedagogy.
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Led the presentation on balanced technology frameworks and pedagogy.
“Not technology for technologies sake, but really what is the purpose of any technology we're using.”
Defining the purposeful learning pillar.
Wade PhillipsDirector of TechnologyDiscussed system-level changes and technical updates to the district roadmap.
Discussed system-level changes and technical updates to the district roadmap.
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Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, August 24th, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session