Technology Services
Vision
The WUHSD Technology Services Department will do whatever it takes to provide all staff, students, and community the technology resources needed to provide an engaging, quality standards-based instructional program.
Mission
In order to achieve and maintain excellence, our mission is to deliver, support, and maintain all technology-related tools and resources in providing a comprehensive education for all students.
Goal
Assist and support teachers, staff, and community members in the integration of digital tools to improve student learning.
Objectives
- Collaborate with District and School Administrators in identifying an appropriate technology upgrade path
- Assist with and resolve all technology-related issues that arise
- Use our tools and service catalog to communicate, elevate and solve service requests in a timely manner
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Recommend the most cost-effective solution when appropriate
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Merged Whittier Union Adult School into all technology operations
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Implemented Aeries Online Enrollment for all schools
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Migrated SIS database to a new server and consolidated all previous year databases from previous SIS systems
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Adhered to various changes with State and Federal data reporting
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Upgraded all virtual servers to the latest version of VMWare
- Implemented a new hyper-converged system
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Full implementation of Apple MDM for managing OSX and iOS devices
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Deployed 2,400 new Chromebooks to school sites for incoming Freshman class
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Implemented teacher & staff technology professional development training seminars
- Full replacement of internal fiber optic network cabling
- Installed 650+ WiFi 6E Access Points plus a new wireless controller for management
- Implementation of 1:1 take-home devices for students with insurance options
- Upgrade of all classroom projection systems with new screens and 4000-lumen Laser/LED projectors
- Conversion of the paging system to IP-based technology
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Upgrade Windows Domain to the latest Windows Server version
- Configure Microsoft's MDM and implementation tools for newly purchased workstations
- Identify and implement a new real-time Aeries reporting server
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Move into Azure for read-only cloud domain services
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Rollout new core and edge network switches capable of 25 and 40 Gbps - replacing current 1 Gbps hardware
- Install POTS-over-LTE devices to interface with systems requiring dial-tone phone service
- Implement a new asset management system in tracking 1:1 devices