Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Week of March 14 2022

Computer replacement for licensed staff coming soon...

  • All licensed staff computers will be replaced this spring - beginning soon after spring break.
  • Please make sure during spring break you have prepared your TTSD computer to be swapped out.  STEPS TO BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER
  • Your computer will need to be backed up before we can swap it out for a new one.


DIAL 8 FOR AN OUTSIDE LINE - Beginning March 21st

"Due to the number of accidental 9-1-1 calls on our district phones over the years, TTSD will be moving to a "DIAL 8 for an outside line" system March 20th (Spring Break) on ALL DISTRICT PHONES.  Beginning Monday, March 21st, ALL district phones (including Jabber) will require users to DIAL 8 to get an outside line, and then enter the phone number.  

Examples:
  • Local call = 8, 503-555-5555
  • Long Distance = 8, 1-612-555-5555
  • TTSD Extension = 4051. [no "8" if using just the district 4 digit extension]
NOTE: Dialing 9-1-1 will continue to work in the case of an emergency (Dial 9,1,1 --- NO DIAL 8 necessary) 







Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Happy Classified Employees' Week!

 

THANK YOU to all of our classified employees - this week and all year long!



Please take a moment to say a sincere "Thank you!" to at least 2 classified staff each day this week!


All TTSD Employees, please review the following guidelines 

  • Key elements: 
    • NEVER share your password with anyone (other staff, subs, etc) [Change Password instructions]
    • If electronic communication regarding a student is necessary, users will send ONLY the student’s ID number and initials for identification.

  • Key elements: 
    • All official TTSD school or District social media sites will be communicated to the Communications Department.
    • Remember that online posts and content are an extension of your classroom or the workplace.  
    • Long-term (24hrs+) storage of student and staff data:
      • Is permitted on TTSD file servers
      • Is permitted TTSD (only) Google apps for education domains - TTSD or TTSDSTUDENT (no personal Google accounts)
      • Is not permitted on mobile device (ie laptop) local drives 
      Is not permitted on flash drives
  • Key elements: 
    • Any loss or damage due to theft, burglary or vandalism must be reported to both the police and the IT department via a Tech Request (include TTSD Tag number) by the next business day.
    • TTSD equipment is not intended for personal use (including personal photo storage)

Internet Filter Rules by Grade Level 

  • Key elements: 
    • List of topic categories blocked
    • If you find a site is blocked but mis-categorized, please submit a Tech Request with the URL in question.




Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Week of March 1st, 2022

Network Maintenance Weekend - March 6th, 2022

The first Sunday of EACH month is reserved for the IT Department to perform disruptive (but necessary) maintenance on our networks systems.  With 24/7 access to online resources for our staff and students, we have reserved the FIRST Sunday of each month to perform this work. Please note Sunday there will likely be disruption to various systems that may impact your access to: TTSD phone system, network resources (wifi), internet filter and Mac/iPad "Self Service"

New Staff Portal - March 7, 2022

A fresh new look and design is coming soon ~ to both the TTSD Employee Staff Portal and Infinite Visions Employee Access.


What does this mean to me? “Employee Portal” is becoming “Staff Portal” with a new look and feel.

  1. Staff Portal is an internal website for TTSD staff specifically to find District resources such as Quick Links, Forms, Departmental information and documents. Sneak Peak

  2. Staff Portal will have a link to “Employee Access” is where you will find confidential information all about YOU - your pay, official time off accruals, W2’s, address changes, etc.


When will all this happen?

Official Go-Live date for the Staff Portal is March 7, 2022.


What about Quick Links? I depend on them!

We hear you ~ we depend on them too. The new Staff Portal will continue to have Quick Links and more, with a fresh clean look and updated technology designed to help you find what you need more easily (like a functional search).

  • NOTE: You may need to update your links & bookmarks








Week of March 11: Update on Generative AI @ TTSD

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