Technology Resources
Support
Please submit a help desk ticket prior to your support day.
Note that you will only be able to submit a ticket from within the OUSD Wi-Fi network.
Daily Support
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
For urgent request, please email
technology@orcutt-schools.net
Technology Support Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Pine Grove | Lakeview | Joe Nightingale | Orcutt School for Independent Study | Olga Reed & OAK-8 |
OJHS | OAHS | Alice Shaw | Ralph Dunlap | District Office |
District Office | Early Learning Center | Patterson |
Training Instructions
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Aeries Login
The following links are for OUSD staff with an account to access Aeries, our Student Information System:
Demo Sitefor all staff. Teachers may use this site to try the portal without using live data. Data is refreshed each night.
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Device Care - Repairs and More
Device Care
Device Care and Responsibility:The Orcutt Union School District provides instructional materials to all students. Students are responsible for the general care of their textbooks, materials and district issued technology.Devices that are broken or fail to work properly must be reported to the school media specialist for an evaluation of the equipment by our district technology support personnel.Special care must be taken to protect the device at all times. District issued technology is the property of the district. All users and their parents/guardians must familiarize themselves with the following care instructions and information.
General Precautions:
- Keep food and drinks away from the device.
- Store device in a safe place off of the floor and couch to prevent sitting, stepping, or spilling on.
- Store device away from heat, direct sun and cold to prevent damage.
- Store device in a case when traveling to and from school.
- Keep device away from pets.
- Clean screen with a soft cloth or microfiber sheet using only water or screen cleaner.
- Plug in your device to receive a full charge every night.
- Sign out, shut down and close the device every night to allow for updates.
See Acceptable Use Section below
Responsibility to pay for damages:Any student device that stops working because of a hardware or software issue will be replaced by the district at no cost to parents. Outside of a hardware or software issue, parents are responsible to pay for loss or damages to district-issued devices, as with any other piece of district owned property, including textbooks or classroom equipment. Please reach out to your technology department attechnology@orcutt-schools.netor school media specialist with any questions regarding technology-based instructional materials.
Damaged or Lost Parts iPad Chromebook (All manufacturers) Charger/power supply $20 $20 1st Lost/Damaged Device $50 $50 2nd Lost/Damaged Device $100 $100 After the 2nd incident, each additional lost/damaged device will incur the full device cost $350 $350 Stolen device: Ifpolice report is provided, fine will be waived $0 $0 Cost associated with incidents of vandalism will be subject to administrative evaluation TBD TBD Prices are subject to change based on manufacturer availability and pricing.
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Digital Citizenship
A good digital citizen is one who has the skills and knowledge to effectively use the internet and other digital technology, especially in order to participate responsibly in social and civic activities.The Board of Trustees intends that technological resources provided by the district be used in a safe, responsible and proper manner in support of the instructional program and for the advancement of student learning. All students using these resources shall receive instruction in their proper and appropriate use.
Common Sense Media for Educators–This site includes lessons for teaching digital citizenship, EdTech reviews, and professional development.
Common Sense Media for Parents–Access reviews and age ratings for TV & Movies, games & apps, and books. Research articles applicable to ages 2 and up are available.
5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids
Sharing photos, posting comments, playing video games — these are just a few of the ways that kids interact online. But when sharing goes beyond friends and family, it can be risky. Read aboutprivacy and Internet safetyand watch this video to learn five Internet safety rules for kids.
Technology Training Documents
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Canon Copiers
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Casting from a Chromebook
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Curriculum Access Guide
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Device Troubleshooting
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Mac tips for Windows switchers
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New Telephone System Documents
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Smartphone Email Setup
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SmartTV - AirPlay
Other Documents
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Who to Contact for Questions
Who to Contact for Questions
Leslie Wagonseller, Executive Director of Technology and Educational Services
(805) 938-8944,lwagonseller@orcutt-schools.net- Network(Internet/Phones)
- Michael Brieske, Network Systems Specialist
(805) 938-8976
- Michael Brieske, Network Systems Specialist
- Curriculum(Google Classroom & G Suite, Clever & Curriculum Access)
- Andrew Gorman, Technology Applications Specialist
(805) 938-8947 - *Contact a TOSA for training on specific curriculum applications*
- Andrew Gorman, Technology Applications Specialist
- Technical(Devices, Printers)
- Richard Atanasov, Computer Technician
(805) 938-8942
- Richard Atanasov, Computer Technician
- Student Information(Aeries & Enrollment, CALPADS)
- Carol Sutton, Data Specialist
(805) 938-8946
- Carol Sutton, Data Specialist
- Programs(Supplemental Programs (PathBlazer, eduClimber, etc.), Assessments, Aeries, ParentSquare)
- Laura Carrier, Data Specialist
(805) 938-8965
- Laura Carrier, Data Specialist
- Network(Internet/Phones)
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Copyright Information for Teachers
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Internet Safety
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Website Guidelines
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iPad Training Documents
Getting Started with Classroom 2.0
Book Creator Resources
- 15 Ways to Use Book Creator for Reading Responses
- 50 Ways to Use Book Creator in Your Classroom – Book Creator
- Book Creator Ideas from Common Sense Media
- Fun Ways to Use Book Creator in the Classroom – Infused Classroom
- Use Google Classroom with Book Creator
- Why Book Creator is My Favorite Classroom iPad App
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Acceptable Use Policies
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Request for Proposals (RFP)
- Scanning and Digitizing Documents – RFP (Status update as of October 11, 2023)
- Scanning and Digitizing Documents – Questions and Responses
All bids are due -Friday, September 29, 2023 by 3:00 P.M.
Staff
Leslie Wagonseller
Executive Director of Technology and Educational Services
(805) 938-8944
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Michele Bello
Senior Secretary
(805) 938-8945
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Michael Brieske
Network Systems Specialist
(805) 938-8976
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Andrew Gorman
Technology Applications Specialist
(805) 938-8947
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Richard Atanasov
Computer Technician
(805) 938-8942
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Carol Sutton
Data Specialist
(805) 938-8946
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Laura Carrier
Data Specialist
(805) 938-8965
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