I.T. Monthly: May Issue
West Point Consolidated School District
Dear Staff,
It's that time of year! As we're approaching the end of the school year, please scroll through this newsletter to find important IT end-of-year procedures needed to ensure you do not lose any content in Canvas and/or Zoom recordings.
You will also find instructions for cleaning devices (Chromebook and iPads) and information about old device removal over the summer. There are several summer PD opportunities that are free in which you could earn CEUS and SEMIS!
It's been a blessing working with all of you this school year. We pray that everyone have a safe and restful summer break!
As always, if you have comments or suggestions for improving this newsletter, or information you think needs to be included, please reach out to the IT Department.
-IT Department-
IT End of Year Procedures
Instructions for Cleaning iPads and Chromebooks
Teachers
The IT department will be delivering disinfectant wipes to each school to clean student Chromebooks. Written instructions and a video demonstration (YouTube links below) is attached to this email to help you safely clean each device. The video and instructions can be displayed on your panel for students to help in the cleaning process. Extra Chromebooks/iPads in carts should also be cleaned.
Once all devices have been thoroughly cleaned, please check for any damages. Make a stack for Damaged devices and a stack for Good to Go for Next Year devices. Please follow your principal's instructions for storage. Be sure to include chargers along with the Chromebooks/iPads.
Please let us know If you have any questions.
~IT Department
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West Point Consolidated School District: I.T. Department
Website: https://www.westpoint.k12.ms.us/technology
Location: 359 Commerce St, West Point, MS 39773, USA
Phone: (662)494-6364