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.

— Rob Virgin
Balanced Technology FrameworkAddressing the board regarding the ongoing nature of the technology framework conversation.

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.

— Dana Miller
Technology IntegrationExplaining the first pillar of the new framework: purposeful learning.

People (5)

Milan SahonyiBoard Chair

Chaired the Visetta Public Schools Board of Education work session.

Rob VirginSuperintendent

Presented the employee recognition and introduced the technology framework report.

1 quote

“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 Specialist

Recognized as August 2026 employee of the month for tech department work.

Dana MillerExecutive Director of Teaching and Learning

Led the presentation on balanced technology frameworks and pedagogy.

1 quote

“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 Technology

Discussed system-level changes and technical updates to the district roadmap.

Places Mentioned

Weisetta Public Schools

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, August 24th, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session
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