Technology Director's To-Do List Success Guide by Bruce Ellard https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94 en-us 2023-02-22 20:37:33 UTC 2025-11-04 18:11:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Prepare for E-Rate Window opening, file Form 470 or ALJP mini-quotes bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491715472 Cat I
Cat II
Do separate 471's for Cat I and Cat II]]> 2023-02-22 20:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491715472 Provide CSFO Projected next year budget bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491717088 2023-02-22 20:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491717088 Begin work on Technology Plan bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491717570 2023-02-22 20:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491717570 Continue to work on Technology Plan bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491717919 2023-02-22 20:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491717919 Submit Technology Plan bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491718096 2023-02-22 20:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491718096 Submit Technology Inventory bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491718300 2023-02-22 20:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491718300 Begin Update of Technology Inventory bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491718713 2023-02-22 20:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491718713 Review Erate ESL and plan for next funding year bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491719530 2023-02-22 20:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491719530 Close the Admin and Teacher Technology Survey bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491722164 2023-02-22 20:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491722164 Attend all District Admin, Principal, Leadership, and Departments Meetings. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491723055 2023-02-22 20:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491723055 State System Compliance - This data and documentation is determined and required by the State. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491724034 2023-02-22 20:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491724034 District Accreditation bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491724350 - Upload documentation as needed.]]> 2023-02-22 20:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491724350 District Strategic Planning bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491724801 2023-02-22 20:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491724801 PowerSchool End or Year Procedures and Reports bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491725565 2023-02-22 20:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491725565 PowerSchool Reports bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491725921 2023-02-22 20:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491725921 Close out of Erate - BEARS bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491726884 2023-02-22 20:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491726884 Attend ALET Winter Conference bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491727825 2023-02-22 20:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491727825 Attend ALET Summer Conference bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491728122 2023-02-22 20:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491728122 ISTE Summer Conference bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491728397 2023-02-22 20:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491728397 CoSN Conference bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491729052 2023-02-22 21:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491729052 FETC Conference bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491729275 2023-02-22 21:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491729275 ALET Fall Conference bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491729523 2023-02-22 21:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491729523 Start PowerSchool Next year scheduling bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491729908 2023-02-22 21:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491729908 Save copies of all meeting agendas and sign in sheets for State and accreditation documentation. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491732618 2023-02-22 21:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491732618 Build Relationships and maintain effective communication channels. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491733060 - Department Staff
- Principals
- Superintendent
- CSFO
- Board Members
- State Senator / Representatives
- Federal Programs
- District Grant Writers
- Teachers]]> 2023-02-22 21:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491733060 Take care of yourself and your family. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491733300 2023-02-22 21:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491733300 Take care of your people. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491733650 "Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care."  President Theodore Roosevelt]]> 2023-02-22 21:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491733650 Start of School bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491735401 2023-02-22 21:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491735401 Department Meetings bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491739318 2023-02-22 21:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491739318 Attend State Meetings as needed. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491740248 2023-02-22 21:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2491740248 Attend Board Meetings as needed. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2492821293 2023-02-23 16:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2492821293 Purchase Orders as needed. https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2492829782 - Best practice - have review/approval for State Technology Fund purchases.
- Are they in compliance with purchasing policies and bid law?]]> 2023-02-23 16:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2492829782 Update PowerSchool Enrollment bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493165765 2023-02-23 21:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493165765 Turn on PowerSchool Enrollment bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493165974 2023-02-23 21:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493165974 Support Testing bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493166377 2023-02-23 21:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493166377 OCR Reporting bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493166599 2023-02-23 21:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493166599 Prepare next year budget, Oct 1 - Sept 30 bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493169321 2023-02-23 21:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493169321 PowerSchool - Prepare for next year Scheduling. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493169940 2023-02-23 21:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493169940 Participate in Capital Planning - Due in September bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493170458 2023-02-23 21:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493170458 Document as needed for State Compliance Monitoring. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493171010 - Review State Compliance Document for items required.]]> 2023-02-23 21:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493171010 PowerSchool - Prepare for Fall reporting - Due Third Friday of October. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493171916 2023-02-23 21:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493171916 PowerSchool - Prepare for End of School Reporting - due 3rd Friday of June. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493172666 2023-02-23 21:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493172666 July 1st - Begin New School Year. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493172984 2023-02-23 21:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493172984 Begin New Financial Year. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493173445 2023-02-23 21:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493173445 Begin New ERate Funding Year. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493173717 2023-02-23 21:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493173717 Deadline forERate BEAR Form. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493174854 2023-02-23 21:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493174854 Update ERate EPC BEN Profiles. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493177409 2023-02-23 22:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493177409 File ERate Form 471 after RFP/Bid/Mini-quote Award per Form 470 28 day posting requirements. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493178475 2023-02-23 22:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493178475 Remove terminated / retired personnel accounts. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493179374 2023-02-23 22:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493179374 Add new Personnel accounts as needed. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493179592 2023-02-23 22:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493179592 Respond to ERate PIA as needed. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493180312 2023-02-23 22:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493180312 File ERate Form 486 as FCDL are received. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493180772 2023-02-23 22:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493180772 Attend District / School Meetings as needed. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493181758 2023-02-23 22:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493181758 Review Technology Policy and Procedures, update as needed. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493185604 - Department Operating Procedures
- Technology Plan
- Data Governance
- Cyber Security Procedures
- Student and Employee AUP's]]> 2023-02-23 22:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493185604 Hold at least one Data Governance Meeting. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493186145 - Review MOA's
- Verify with service provider that data has been destroyed for expired contracts / services no longer used.]]> 2023-02-23 22:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493186145 Participate in School Improvement Planning. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493187024 2023-02-23 22:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493187024 Participate in Federal Program Meetings. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493187348 2023-02-23 22:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493187348 Update Budget Tracking Document as needed. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493188409 2023-02-23 22:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493188409 Inventory all District Supported Software and Cloud based resources. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493189590 2023-02-23 22:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493189590 Perform District Wide Phishing Training. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493190606 - This can be scheduled.]]> 2023-02-23 22:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493190606 Maintain Ten Years of ERate documentation as required. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493191434 2023-02-23 22:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493191434 Present at New Administrator and New Employee Orientations as needed, bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493192310 2023-02-23 22:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493192310 Complete Yearly Employee Evaluations as required. (Most likely in April or May) bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493193121 2023-02-23 22:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493193121 End of School Year. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493193976 2023-02-23 22:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493193976 End of ERate Funding Year. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493194215 2023-02-23 22:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493194215 Capital Inventory for CSFO, (Items > $5000.00). bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493194930 2023-02-23 22:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493194930 Provide Financial Auditor with documentation as required, (May differ between City and County Systems). bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493195738 2023-02-23 22:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493195738 End of Financial Year. Districts will close PO's for a period of time. Close out all open invoices. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493196343 2023-02-23 22:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493196343 Support School Open House events. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493197443 2023-02-23 22:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2493197443 Review Technology Department / Strategic Plan Goals Weekly. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494356513 2023-02-24 20:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494356513 Review ERate Newsletters as they are released. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494356934 2023-02-24 20:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494356934 Build a Peer Support Network, "inner circle" with other Technology Leaders. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494358145 2023-02-24 20:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494358145 Tell your story - at every opportunity. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494383157 - Advocate locally for Technology.]]> 2023-02-24 21:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494383157 Remember your purpose. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494386786 - Have a vision.
- Have a plan.
"A Vision without a Plan is a Dream, a Plan without a Vision is a Nightmare"
- Know where you are,
- Where are you going,
- How are you going to get there,
- How do you know you have arrived?]]> 2023-02-24 21:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494386786 New Teacher / Employee Orientation. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494388755 2023-02-24 21:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494388755 Enjoy Christmas Break - Take care of yourself and Family. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494391705 2023-02-24 21:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494391705 Spring Break is coming - Clear your calendar and take some time for yourself and family. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494392727 2023-02-24 21:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494392727 Update and Renew ALET membership. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494394771 - Yourself
- Department staff]]> 2023-02-24 21:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494394771 Attend ALET Regional Meetings as Scheduled by ALET Region Representative. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494395420 2023-02-24 21:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494395420 Join ALET bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494933953 - membership@go-alet.org
- Contact your ALET Regional Representative 
- https://www.go-alet.org/home/]]> 2023-02-25 19:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494933953 Cyber Security bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494940626
- Disable / change passwords on previous Tech Director accounts.
- Email: Change high level admin rights, forward or redirect email for a period of time then disable account.
- Review Data Governance, Cyber Security Response and Disaster Recovery Plans and update contact information as needed.
- Email Alabama Supercomputer Authority at CyberEducation@asc.edu so that he can get the admin account for either KnowBe4 or ThreatAdvice changed from the former tech directors name into yours.
- If ASA is your ISP you probably also have an ASA managed Palo Alto firewall. Contact ASA about access to the view permissions on the firewall and let them know you are now the contact for the district.  

]]> 2023-02-25 19:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494940626 Technology Staff bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494944627 - If you have staff, meet with them individually, begin to build a trusting relationship with them.
- Review staff personnel files, note hire dates, tenure, any job accommodations related to health or other reasons, and previous technology positions within the system.
- Review evaluations if you desire, some prefer to start with a clean slate.]]> 2023-02-25 19:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494944627 Meet with other District Department Directors/Supervisors to develop effective communication channels. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494945900 - Begin with Superintendent, Associate Superintendents and CSFO.
- Begin to build relationships.
- Understand their concerns / frustrations with technology.
- Learn about their vision for improvement in their department related to technology.]]> 2023-02-25 19:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494945900 Review LAN/WAN Architecture and Infrastructure. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494947548 2023-02-25 19:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494947548 Review Hardware Inventory, Software and Cloud based Resource and contracts. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494949402 - Admin, Teacher, Student Devices
- Servers, physical and virtual
- Backup Systems
- Software License
- Instructional Software
- Operations Software, Financial, Transportation, Maintenance, Security, CNP, etc.

]]> 2023-02-25 19:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494949402 Review Policies and Procedures. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494949882 Adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal ethics laws and standards.
- Board Policy Manual
- Financial Procedures
- FERPA, HIPAA, CIPA, etc.
- Department Operating Procedures
- District Strategic Plan
- Technology Plan
- Data Governance
- Student and Employee AUP's]]> 2023-02-25 19:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494949882 ERate bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494953137 - If not familiar with the ERate Program, review the ERate process at https://www.usac.org/e-rate/.
- Determine current status of CAT I and CAT II funding for your district.
- Review CAT II budget status.
- Register for the next ERate Boot camp.
- Register for the USAC Newsletter.
- Attend USAC provided web based training sessions.]]> 2023-02-25 19:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494953137 PowerSchool - Review the SIS Data Calendar bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494953950 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pAVA1JulhkvvYC0IHNgTnE1I6iqtX6o_92U4MCpBm8o/edit

- Meet with your Data Manager / Clerk if you have one,  if not determine the priority To Do's. ]]> 2023-02-25 20:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494953950 ALET Cyber Camps bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494954958 Attend or send appropriate staff when offered by ALET,]]> 2023-02-25 20:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494954958 Professional Development bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494961509 - Plan, develop, and implement professional development activities to meet established instructional technology integration needs.]]> 2023-02-25 20:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494961509 Assist School Leadership bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494962962 - Implementing Building based Technology Plans and Goals.
- Technology Planning, needs assessments, walk through, etc. ]]> 2023-02-25 20:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494962962 Emerging Technologies bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494963616 Review and evaluate future technologies.]]> 2023-02-25 20:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494963616 Develop, revise, and enforce technology policies and procedures. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494964487 2023-02-25 20:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494964487 Learn the local Customs and Culture of your District. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494965913 Critical if you are moving into a district.]]> 2023-02-25 20:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494965913 Department Christmas Party bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494966369 2023-02-25 20:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2494966369 Open the Technology Teacher and Admin Surveys https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2496981421 - Send out Tech Survey to Teachers and Administrators]]> 2023-02-27 20:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2496981421 PowerSchool https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2496982212 - Finish and Commit Scheduling at High Schools]]> 2023-02-27 20:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2496982212 ERate Planning https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2496985908 - Start initial planning for any upcoming Erate projects you want to do. Start working on your bids needed for e-rate.]]> 2023-02-27 20:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2496985908 Recycle old technology equipment https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2497003195 - Remember the need for board approval.
- The capital assets list maintained by the CSFO will require a description, model information and serial number on the board approval. ]]> 2023-02-27 20:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2497003195 Testing https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2497003858 - Review testing guidelines.
- Prepare equipment for Spring Testing.]]> 2023-02-27 20:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2497003858 BACKUP? (Disaster Recovery) https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2497059633 - Who does our backup (who is responsible, besides me)?
- Has a restore been done and tested?
- Start your Disaster Recovery Plan (today, yes on day 1 !)]]> 2023-02-27 21:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2497059633 Test Business Continuity Plans bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2497957011 - Test your incident response plan.
- Test your disaster recover systems.]]> 2023-02-28 13:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2497957011 Participate in New or Aspiring Administrator Academy bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2497973742 - Not all district hold an Academy.
- Time of year varies by district.]]> 2023-02-28 13:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2497973742 Testing bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498009366 - Prepare equipment for January Testing.]]> 2023-02-28 14:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498009366 ALET Request bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498021925 - Participate in ALET surveys and request for information.]]> 2023-02-28 14:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498021925 Plan for and support a transition period if possible. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498040238 2023-02-28 14:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498040238 Assist your replacement with critical information as listed in the "New to the Job" section. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498043845 2023-02-28 14:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498043845 Plan for equipment replenishment/upgrades for the next school year. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498053996 - Consider placing orders earlier than normal due to supply chain disruptions.]]> 2023-02-28 14:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498053996 Digital Equity Report due to State bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498064021 2023-02-28 14:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498064021 User Password Changes bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498070225 2023-02-28 14:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498070225 Review Internet Filtering Reports. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498071503 2023-02-28 14:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498071503 Review Applications Usage Reports. bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498075317 2023-02-28 14:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2498075317 Cybersecurity Awareness Month https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2511683630 https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month#:~:text=Since%202004%2C%20the%20President%20of,confidential%20data%20become%20more%20commonplace.]]> 2023-03-10 10:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2511683630 Speak Up Surveys https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2511685305 https://www.tomorrow.org/speak-up/]]> 2023-03-10 10:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2511685305 AL Cyber Funding Application https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2511688837 Windows opens for cyber funding. Closes July 31st. ]]> 2023-03-10 11:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2511688837 State Cyber Application - Finalize https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2511689210 This won't close until August or Sept.]]> 2023-03-10 11:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2511689210 National Educational Technology Day - Sept 23 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2511698348 https://nationaltoday.com/education-technology-day/#:~:text=Education%20Technology%20Day%20takes%20place,and%20teachers%20to%20teach%20better.]]> 2023-03-10 11:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2511698348 Review Document Retention Requirements bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2550433344 - Review when new versions are released.
- Local Boards of Education Functional Analysis & Records Disposition Authority.
- https://archives.alabama.gov/FindRDA.aspx?at=l]]> 2023-04-11 16:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2550433344 Review Document Retention Requirements bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2550436950 - Review when new versions are released.
- Local Boards of Education Functional Analysis & Records Disposition Authority.
- https://archives.alabama.gov/FindRDA.aspx?at=l]]> 2023-04-11 16:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2550436950 ACCESS Student Orientation Assurance Document bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2550447908 - Complete annually.
- https://accessdl.state.al.us/content/ACCESS_Orientation_Assurance]]> 2023-04-11 16:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2550447908 Review Data https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2577144061 What tools and resources are available to measure the work, impact, etc.?
- ticket system
- automated reports
- user surveys

]]> 2023-05-03 18:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2577144061 ALSDE rights https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2577152935 Do you have the rights you need to complete your job?
- EdDir]]> 2023-05-03 18:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2577152935 Cybersecurity https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2577154547 - Firewall
- Monitoring programs
- Training end users - phishing]]> 2023-05-03 18:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2577154547 Contracts https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2577169479 Know when you contracts are due/renew]]> 2023-05-03 18:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2577169479 Review SIS Data Calendar for Monthly Task bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2666794997 https://padlet.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1pAVA1JulhkvvYC0IHNgTnE1I6iqtX6o_92U4MCpBm8o%2Fedit]]> 2023-08-20 20:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2666794997 bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2668720705 2023-08-22 12:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2668720705 Attend AETC State Conference bellard1 https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2668957333 2023-08-22 15:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bellard1/ffkwwyzrjfksgx94/wish/2668957333