School board briefed on upcoming Cheney technology needs

When it comes to technology, the Cheney School District is in pretty good shape overall, a couple pressing needs not withstanding.

One of those is the high school, which Information Services Department Director Cliff Smelser told the board at its May 14 meeting is “a sore spot” in the district. While the main infrastructure is OK, parts of the high school are lacking sufficient cabling upgrade to meet today’s technology needs for speed and data transfer capabilities.

The district will also begin looking at implementing a five-year computer rotation plan to replace desktop and laptop computers....