Technology Department Update November 2019 Jim Yox, Network - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Technology Department Update November 2019 Jim Yox, Network Manager Matt Purificato, Network Administrator

Technology Department Staffjng ● 2.o FTE ○ 4 Computer ○ Specialists w/stipend Summer Student ○ Helpers

Recent Changes in Technology

District-Wide ● Deployed 12 New copiers with new PaperCut software ○ We now ofger surplus items through GovBids ○ Securely and responsibly recycled 7,800 lbs of no ■ value e-waste Clean IT audit from New York State Comptroller ○ Minor verbal recommendations are being ■ implemented CES ● ILL room additions ○ Added 100+ new devices ○ Jr/Sr High School ● Student Help Desk ○

Increased internet connection speed to meet the demands ● of students and stafg Over the summer (2019), with the help of our students, we ● deployed about 850 computers All devices were checked, cleaned, updated, repaired, ○ and inventoried Meeting the need ● Matt in Buildings AM Hours ○ Jim and Matt afternoon ○ technology support ofgerings at CES and Jr/Sr HS

Security Related Changes in Technology New firewall installed-additional security controls ● Security changes to eSD (Student Information ● System), E-Mail, Google, and other internal systems Cyber training and tips sent to users each month and ● as needed

Next Steps... Security, Security, and Security: ● Continue to strengthen internal controls ○ Internal audit of all systems ○ External audit of public facing systems ○ Partnerships with Homeland Security and MS-ISAC ○ (located in East Greenbush) Refinement of replacement plan ● CES ○ 1:1 program ○ Teacher laptops ○ Non-teacher devices ○ Servers and infrastructure ○ Classroom technology ○

Smart Bond Application ● Ed Law 2d - July 1, 2020 ● Privacy concerns ○ How does this impact teaching and learning? ○ Implementation of new web filtering options for Stafg and ● Students concentrating on safety and security Installment Purchasing through BOCES for equipment ● Maximize BOCES/state aid whenever possible ○

“What’s inside of a computer” presentations at CES for ● Grade 1 classrooms - come visit with us in Dec!