closely and exploring potential partnerships with neighboring districts that could expand enrollment and strengthen program sustainability, keeping the mothballed building on the radar as a viable option once again. Alongside buildings, technology has become one of the most important pillars of the district’s strategy for modern learning. Mai and Westberg both bring a unique perspective here, having served previously as principals in the district’s preschool through grade three building. They have seen firsthand how technology integration has evolved from sporadic classroom use to full district-wide dependency. When Mai began as principal in 2014,manyclassrooms had only a handful of computers used inconsistently. That gradually shifted with support from the PTO, which helped fund Chromebook carts, allowing the district to move toward one-to-one access in upper grades.The pandemic accelerated what was already coming, forcing the district to ensure device access 294 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02
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