When the Davis public schools begin the new academic year in late August, students and staff may notice something new — there will be wireless Internet service in all school libraries.

“Using a portion of last year’s donation of $100,000 by Patch.com, our technology department is working in high gear this summer installing wireless infrastructure and professional-grade access points in every school library across the district,” Kim Wallace, the school district’s technology director, said.

“Libraries were chosen as the first locations for the initial implementation because they serve all students in a school and function as a hub for information, instruction and collaboration,” Wallace continued.

“As part of the wireless project, the district is configuring a guest wireless network that operates outside of the internal network that contains student and organizational data. Therefore, students, staff and guests will be able to access the Internet in a way that protects the district’s sensitive information while still allowing people to get online with mobile devices for educational purposes.”

Throughout July, the libraries were being assessed, mapped and prepared for the installation with the goal of having the entire project completed by mid-August, before students and staff return to school, Wallace said.

“After evaluating the success of the library project and as funding becomes available, the district is hoping to expand wireless at additional locations at schools to further meet the needs of 21st century learners, as well as prepare students for the transition to the California Common Core state standards.”

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