Post on 20-Jul-2020
January 25, 2011
Sam Aidala & Drew Marino
Pleasantville Information Technology“IT” Overview
Administrative Systems Instructional & Educational Systems Facilities and Security Systems Financial Planning Network Support Communications:
telephone, public address and email systems
IT Administrative SystemsESchool Data:
Provides us with:
1. Usability & Affordability 2. Flexibility 3. Integrated 4. Security 5. Scalability
IT Administrative Systems
Introduction:• The trainings provided by eSchoolData® are structured to the specific requirements of each division. Byutilizing both WebEx sessions and Onsite trainings we can create an interactive learning environment that issuccessful for both the trainer and the trainees.
• The eSchoolData® training team consists of training coordinators, and Certified trainers. Training plans arebased on division and building level time lines, staff and venue availability, and division operations policiesand procedures.
Account Security:The eSD® Security Module will allow pointed personnel within the district to customize at a granular levelthe permissions of district and building users.
eSchoolData's eSchoolPortal (eSPTM) provides teachers, parents, and students with a secure completeweb-based portal environment for the management and communication of student attendance,assignments, grades, graduation status and discipline as well as a personal online communication linkbetween parents, students and teachers
IT Administrative Systems
• Finance Manager – comprehensive financial services system – includes
payroll, accounting personnel – multiple items – i.e the NYS regs for
teacher evaluation - PDP hours
IT Administrative Systems
• IEPDirect – New NYS IEP – Spring 2011• Diamond Chip – mandated census ages 3-21• NYS Data warehouse
over 35 unique data elements for tracking students – pulled from a number of local databases
uploads at least once a month several times a week during
NYS testing and data reportingdeadlines
local data scrubbing procedures are important
IT Administrative Systems High speed data lines – TLS Trenched 12 strand multi-mode fiber between
MS and HS Managed fiber creating a “wan” or wide area
network with BRS All service – either a public bid or a RIC
consortium agreement with Verizon using the NYS contract – this year a 50% cost savings off the NYS contract price.
IT Administrative Systems
• RTIDirect – Response to Intervention tracking and recording system
• Impact – concussion prevention system
• K-12 Alerts – emergency notification system
• The Educational Networks web-site – ISP based
• CISCO Auto Dial -
• Blackberry Enterprise Server –
• Intand: Schools Extracurricular Calendar System
IT Administrative Systems
10 major wiring or data closets Cooling and wiring protocols Local demark points – cable, data and phones Servers, chassis, switches and hubs
Disaster Recovery Systems Backup Systems
Remote backup systems Voice Over IP
Instructional Systems @ Bedford Road Computer Lab – new desktops New instructional software – Kidpix and WordParts New classroom based systems – 2 per
classroom Library Media Center – with Smartboard Science room – with Smartboard Assistive Tech devices New HP mini laptop cart
Instructional Systems
Middle School 2 upgraded computer labs – grades 5-8 computer quints Classroom systems SmartBoards MST robotics laptop project Science probes and laptops Video microscopes Digital media – and the Library Media classes Internet Safety Module
High School Demands have increased with the newly constructed classrooms 32 Smartboards Two Computer Labs:
> Library> Room 106-High End
Computers, printers and smartboards in all classrooms Laptop Wireless Cart – Math, Science, General and Special Ed. HS Library TV Studio Art Rooms – new lab to be constructed
HS Courses
Introduction to Web Page Design AP Computer Science Computer Programming I and II - ALICE Computer Aided Drafting and Design Desktop Publishing Studio Art Digital Computer Photography Computer Graphics Animation TV Production NovaNet
Students and Teachers @ the HS
Network Demands More data – more ISP applications Video – streaming and Vcasting Audio - podcasts IP based security cameras Network security demands increase Service and Maintenance contracts on all new technology Increased Web Based software Upgraded Website Upgraded Bandwidth 20meg Upgrade of HS Computers to HP 8000 series Upgrade of printers throughout the district Installation of new PA, VOIP, Access Control and Camera
system @ the HS Upgrade of all new cabling and wiring closets
AT Services in Pleasantville UFSD
Alphasmarts/Neo2/Dana One on One Student Mate
Victor Reader Wave Portable CD Player
Personal FM systems
Intellikeys
New Initiatives
Network power management projectOn- line forms and documentsEschool Data Parent PortalAuto Dial Emergency Feature
Moving Forward - Challenges Staffing: added one technology teacher aide
Manage web-site New security cameras systems Maintenance of: VIOP
Laptop CartsBuilding Maintenance SystemsBlackberry Enterprise ServerComputerized Bell and PA Systems
Assistive technology New software, new computer courses Increased demands from SED Increase in technical assets Enterprise solutions Additional equipment laptops/SmartBoards/devices – no additional staff Total Cost of OWNERSHIP Network Security