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Technology Department

 

Director of Technology: 

Sandra Brewer

 

Secretary- Susan McDonald
Internet Safety for Parents
Technology Programs / Initiatives
MIS Department
WAN Department
Training Department
Technology Plan

Educational Technology Standards
Criteria for Evaluating Web Sites
 

The Office of Technology is made up of three departments: The Management of Information Systems (MIS) Department, the Wide Area Network (WAN) Department and the Technology Training Department.  All classrooms are wired for the Internet.  There are approximately 7,000 computers in the system with a student to computer ratio of approximately 5:1.

Acceptable Use Policies and Procedures

In its continued efforts to comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act, the School Board has adopted and will enforce a policy of Internet safety that incorporates the use of computer-related technology designed to block or filter Internet inappropriate access for minors and adults to certain web sites. In addition LPPS has established
guidelines for exploring and using Internet resources within the school district to enhance learning and teaching activities. Acceptable use of these resources shall be consistent with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Livingston Parish School Board. To ensure that the policies are enforced certain procedures have been identified.
MIS Department


T
he MIS Department plans and directs all electronic data processing and management  of information systems activities for the school system. Responsibilities include state reporting and managing the databases for:  payroll, budgeting, personnel, asset management and all other system wide programs. These systems are maintained to meet district, state and federal regulations/mandates in data collection and reporting.

MIS Director
Matt Lavigne

Programmer/Analysts 
Jay Easley

 

Programmer/Analysts
Adam Blount
WAN Department


The WAN Department is responsible for managing and suppoerting the Wide Area Network and Local Area Networks (LANs) at all of the 43 district sites. The department maintains and supports over 120 servers, and all aspects of desk top support.
All classrooms, with the exception of a few temporary buildings, are wired for the Internet.

Manager- Rusty Silvey                                 LAN Technicians

Help Desk

Desiree Kennedy  Link Talley Jared Harper Cory Reed
Mike Adams Missie Spring Randy Moody  
                                        Jesse Magee  

Technology Training


The Technology Training Department is responsible for providing technology training for teachers and administrators. This department is funded through technology grants from state sources, federal sources, local funds and many collaborative funding efforts with various departments and schools . Concentration has been on the integration of technology into the curriculum using an instructional technology professional development model.

 

 

Technology Training 
Jenny Bauer                                       Elaine Dalton