Western Placer Unified School District

Most of the schools in WPUSD relied on analog AT&T lines, and the only VoIP system, at a continuation high school, was running a cloud environment, which Kevin Perry, WPUSD’s Director of Technology, described as difficult to manage. Frequent outages, rising maintenance costs, and lack of scalability made modernization urgent.

• WPUSD needed a communication solution that could:
• Eliminate reliability issues caused by analog lines
• Scale easily for new construction and remodels
• Simplify management across multiple campuses

WPUSD chose Mitel MiVoice Business for its flexibility, scalability, and reliability in education environments. The platform delivered a unified communication system that grows with the district’s needs while reducing complexity.

Working with Maverick Networks, WPUSD ensured a smooth transition. Maverick managed everything from requirements analysis to implementation and helped the district use contract vehicles for predictable pricing and streamlined procurement, critical for planning future expansions.

Outcomes included:

• Improved Reliability: Eliminated analog lines and reduced outages.
• Simplified Management: Centralized system that’s easy to maintain.
• Scalability: Phased upgrades aligned with new construction and remodels.
• Enhanced Collaboration: Extension dialing between campuses for faster internal communication.

WPUSD continues its partnership with Maverick under a service agreement for ongoing optimization and failover testing. Today, the district has a modern, unified communication system that supports its mission and future growth.