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Technology Advisory Council

Our Focus, Their Future: Designing Technology Together 

Purpose 

The Scottsdale Unified School District Technology Advisory Council (TAC) exists to bring diverse stakeholder voices together to inform, support, and strengthen district technology systems, initiatives, and experiences.

Technology impacts every student, classroom, family, and employee. Through collaboration and shared learning, TAC serves as a forum where stakeholders help shape thoughtful, safe, equitable, and future-focused technology experiences across SUSD.

TAC exists to build with stakeholders, not for stakeholders.

Membership 

TAC seeks broad stakeholder representation from across SUSD.

Membership may include:
  • students
  • parents/guardians
  • teachers
  • principals and assistant principals
  • instructional/content coaches
  • Information Technology staff
  • district directors
  • cabinet members
  • communications staff
  • safety/security representatives
  • other district stakeholders
Membership selections will prioritize:
  • representation across learning communities
  • varied grade levels
  • diverse perspectives
  • multiple areas of expertise
  • both technology advocates and constructive challengers

Expectations of Members

Members agree to:

Participate actively
Attend meetings and engage in discussions.

Represent broader perspectives
Bring experiences from school communities and stakeholder groups.

Listen respectfully
Seek understanding before advocating positions.

Remain solutions focused
Identify challenges while helping generate ideas and recommendations.

Commit to learning
Remain curious and open to new perspectives.

Share information
Help communicate initiatives and learning back to schools and stakeholder communities.

Meeting Structure

Full Technology Advisory Council

Meeting cadence: Quarterly

Length: 120 minutes

Meeting format:

  • networking and engagement activities
  • district updates
  • collaborative discussion
  • design challenges
  • initiative feedback
  • action planning
  • exit tickets

Working Groups

Members may participate in one or more focused working groups.

Working groups meet weekly or biweekly depending on initiative needs.

Working groups… coming soon!

Summary Statement

Technology decisions shape learning experiences, operational effectiveness, and future opportunities for students.

The most meaningful solutions happen when we create them together.

Our Focus, Their Future

Members

TBD

Apply

Closed

Meetings

Annual Deliverables

TAC and working groups will support:

  • initiative feedback
  • pilot participation
  • recommendations
  • stakeholder insights
  • process improvements
  • annual summary findings
Communication Commitment

TAC values transparency and responsiveness.

Each meeting will include:

You Said… We Did… We’re Exploring

Participants will receive updates on feedback, actions taken, and next steps.