Friday, August 16, 2019

Start of the year: Technology and Operations Updates and Reference 2019/2020

Welcome Back!

Below is some helpful information to find resources you need during the 2019/2020 School Year.

Key Cards


We have upgraded the key card system. This process involved upgrading the security panels and software that handles all of our key card access. If, for some reason, your key card is not working, please let us either Mark Richardson or Sean Whelan know immediately. We will resolve it right away.

If you are new to the district and need access or need access outside of normal hours, please fill out the attached form. It's also available on the staff intranet in the district forms section under facilities.

Staff Intranet

Important insurance and staff forms are located on the staff intranet. The log in is the same as you would have used in previous years or to update your website, if you use Eschoolview. If you have lost that username and password, please let me know. I will be sending this info our to new staff this week.

Work Orders

Please make sure that you are using work orders for any classroom requests. 

Technology Work Orders: These are located under the "staff" tab on the district site and should be used for any technology needs. These are broken up by building and send emails to everyone in the technology department and any related supplemental holders. You do not need a special account. It is the same Google Forms as used in previous years. Please use this for all requests as they are searchable by Ed and Tony based on building and gives us a history of repair needs in your room.

Maintenance and Custodial Work Orders: If you go to the "staff" tab under work orders, you will see a link labeled "maintenance/custodial work orders". Your user name is your email address. The password will be the same as last year. If you have forgotten it, the system allows you to reset it. Please let me know if you have any issues logging in. These should be used for any work requests for your classroom. It sends the request to your principal, and Mark Richardson, our facilities manager. Work is then assigned to maintenance or custodial team members based on need.

Staff Emergency and Snow Calling Information 

Please use the link and access info below to approve and update your info. Information you entered from last year is already in the system. You can log in and verify it. It will also allow you to change any new phone numbers/email addresses.



Please note that new staff will be receiving a separate email when you are entered into the system early next week.

Propping Doors

Please do not prop open any doors without adult supervision. We have had multiple instances of doors being left open for many hours an in numerous cases being forgotten. We can't leave our building open to this security risk. If you prop open the door, you have to monitor it and make sure it is closed immediately, if you have to walk away. This isn't about inconveniencing anyone, we have to be consistent in how we control access to our buildings. With our new key card system, we are able to schedule doors, when appropriate. 

Outside Furniture/Fire Safety Reminders

Every year, our PSW training goes over many fire safety requirements for public buildings. While this is not comprehensive, please remember that we have to follow these.



Please make sure to put in a work order for approval before bringing in any new outside furniture. While many home furniture items may seem perfectly safe for classrooms, there is a liability issue based on construction and warranty. School specialty companies are usually the best source because items are usually rated for use in public buildings. We do not want anyone having to unnecessarily take home furniture that was brought in because it wasn't approved. A work order sends the request to your principal and Mark Richardson and protects you and your students. In most cases, the items you are bringing in to enhance your classroom are just fine. Things to avoid: Items with Pointed corners, loose or wobbly chairs or tables, furniture that is top heavy, etc. 

The goal here is to protect you and your students. No one wants to prevent you enhancing your classroom or instruction, it's just a safety and liability question. When in doubt, please ask.