The Arlington ISD Technology Advisory Committee plays a vital role in shaping the district's digital learning ecosystem by evaluating evidence-based strategies and developing comprehensive technology adoption and usage specifications. Serving as a crucial bridge for district leadership, the committee provides continuous guidance and feedback to the Technology Department on effective management, responsible usage, and seamless instructional integration.
Subcommittees
To address key modern educational challenges, the committee operates through four targeted subcommittees: Artificial Intelligence (AI Council), Screen Time and Digital Wellness, Student 1:1 Technology, and Technology Regulations and Acceptable Usage.
Artificial Intelligence (AI Council)
First formed in May 2025, the Arlington ISD AI Council is a stakeholder committee charting the vision and implementation of artificial intelligence in the school district.
Meeting Dates
- September 21 (agenda, presentation)
- October 19 (agenda, presentation)
- November 16
- January 25
- March 1
- April 19
Screen Time and Digital Wellness
The Screen Time and Digital Wellness Subcommittee, a cross-functional subgroup of the Arlington ISD Technology Advisory Committee, works proactively to shape a localized, evidence-based strategy for digital device usage. Rather than eliminating technology or waiting for external mandates to dictate policy, the committee is charged with elevating technology use to ensure it serves as an intentional learning compass rather than a classroom distraction. By analyzing multi-month district device telemetry, reviewing national health literature, and gathering feedback through community and educator surveys, the committee evaluates current usage habits across grade bands. Ultimately, its mission is to formulate a balanced screen time framework, establish grade-band time guardrails, promote digital citizenship, and deliver a synthesized one-pager of recommendations to the School Board for district adoption.
In practice, the committee collaborates closely with district leadership, including Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) and the Chief Technology Officer, to define pedagogical guardrails rather than imposing rigid, punitive minute caps. It focuses on prioritizing purposeful, active learning over passive screen consumption, ensuring that software acts strictly as a supplement to direct teacher-led instruction. The committee also establishes policies to protect essential offline fundamentals like discussion and handwriting, enforces safeguards around digital tools like YouTube, eliminates non-instructional screen rewards, and ensures high-quality, non-digital alternative instruction for families opting out of district web applications.
The committee is designed as a broad, cross-functional coalition that unites key district stakeholders, including parents, classroom teachers, campus leaders, curriculum designers, and technical staff. Key leadership driving the initiative is Kyle Berger, the Chief Technology Officer. By bringing together perspectives across elementary, junior high, and high school levels alongside technical and instructional leadership, the committee structure ensures that both community expectations and classroom realities directly inform the district’s digital wellness policies.
Meeting Dates
- September 23
- October 13
- November 3
- December 2
- February 10
- May 11
Student 1:1 Technology
The Student 1:1 Technology Advisory Subcommittee is charged with reviewing and recommending strategies related to student devices and digital learning tools. The committee examines instructional, technical, financial, and operational considerations to help ensure the district's technology ecosystem remains effective, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of students and staff. Through open dialogue and stakeholder engagement, the committee helps shape the future of teaching and learning through technology.
Committee membership includes district and campus administrators, teachers, instructional technology staff, technical support personnel, curriculum leaders, parents, and other key stakeholders. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the committee provides informed recommendations that support student success, digital learning, and responsible stewardship of district resources.
Meeting Dates
- Tuesday, September 22nd
- Wednesday, October 14th
- Tuesday, November 3rd
- Wednesday, December 2nd
- Tuesday, February 9th
- Late Spring, if needed
Technology Regulations and Acceptable Usage
The Technology Regulations and Acceptable Usage Subcommittee is leading a key initiative to modernize Arlington ISD’s digital guidelines by transitioning from a traditional, compliance-heavy Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to an empowering, student-centered Responsible Use Policy (RUP). This updated policy will focus on building strong digital citizenship by establishing clear expectations for students to respect and protect themselves, others, and the district learning environment. Composed of classroom teachers, librarians, campus administrators, and district administrators, the committee brings together a broad range of educational perspectives to ensure the policy reflects daily classroom realities and district goals.
Through its ongoing work, the committee is defining clear parameters for academic integrity—including the safe and transparent use of artificial intelligence as a learning support tool—while prioritizing student data privacy. Additionally, the new RUP integrates essential digital wellness standards into daily classroom routines, promotes proper device care and classroom etiquette, and adopts a restorative approach that uses digital missteps as opportunities for guided learning and growth.
Meeting Dates
- September 29
- October 19
- December 7
- February 8
- March 1
- April 5
