DANIEL ESPINA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND MIS Information Technology Department
HIGHLIGHTS Implemented New CISCO IP Telephone - Districtwide Deployed over 700 phones Microsoft Tech Voucher Program $342,000 Funding for Hardware and Software $170,000 for Interactive whiteboards (39), Laptops (31), Desktops (18), iPads (45), Projectors (10) Updated Data Center equipment
HIGHLIGHTS Implemented Timepiece Time and Attendance for Custodians/Buildings and Grounds Continue Partnership with Nassau BOCES Model Schools Microsoft Office training Powerschool workshops Powerteacher workshops Migration to Office 365 Train administrative and support staff on new environment
PLAN FOR Continue Restructuring IT Department Align staffing with district needs Utilize a combination of support form BOCES, Outside Vendors, and internal support staff. Physical server and workstation upgrades Reconfigure entire systems and network environment Move to Office 365 and single domain structure Migrate Microsoft Exchange server to Office 365 Reconfigure instructional workstations for new domain Upgrade instructional workstations as needed Implement new Video Surveillance system
PLAN FOR Implement Parent Portal for Powerschool Focus on professional development Use of computer technology in Office 365 Improve communication and collaboration using Lync Student accounts on Microsoft Office 365 Improve and Upgrade existing wireless infrastructure $ 1,000,000 E-Rate funding for Category 2 services