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This guide outlines the district-level IT practices and procedures implemented by Ann Reed, the Technology Director of Marysville School District. The purpose is to provide consistency, accountability, and transparency, with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness. Results include trust, clear expectations, and improved communication. The implementation process involved documenting current practices, testing drafts with key users, and sharing finalized documents internally. Stakeholder engagement is crucial for approval and feedback. The overview details the organizational structure and different sections for the tech team, users, and professional development. Next steps include vetting the process, sharing with stakeholders, and holding staff and users accountable. For inquiries, contact Ann Reed at ann_reed@msvl.k12.wa.us or 306-653-0820.
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District Level IT Practices and Procedures Ann Reed, Technology Director Marysville School District 2011 NCCE Conference
Agenda • Purpose • Results • Implementation • Determination • Engagement • A Brief Overview • Our Next Steps • Questions and Hopefully Answers!
Purpose: Why should we do this? • Provide consistency • Provide direction for our work • Establish accountability principles • Establish roles and responsibilities • Build transparency • Become efficient and effective
Results: What needs to be accomplished? • Trust • Common Understanding • Clear Expectations • Consistent Approach • Improve communication • Improve efficiencies
Implementation: What was our process? • Documented what we currently do • Searched archives for past practice • Determined what needed to be changed • Scripted undocumented practices • Shared drafts with Tech staff
Detemination: Will the drafts work? • Tested integrity in daily use • Communicated new practices to key users • Gathered feedback • Scripted a final draft • Posted documents in Tech Department folder • Adopted final draft internally
Engagement: Stakeholder Approval • Share draft with other department staff • Share draft with other IT directors • Gather input from selected users • Review drafts and edit as appropriate • Share with direct supervisor
Overview: What does it look like? • Organization of the Document • Splitting Hairs • Parts for the Tech Team • Parts for the Users • Parts for Professional Development
Next Steps: • Complete the Vetting process • Share with District Stakeholders • Share with Building Stakeholders • Share with Other IT Departments • Hold Tech Staff accountable • Hold Users accountable • Post on District Website
Questions Ann Reed, Technology Director ann_reed@msvl.k12.wa.us 306-653-0820