Mission: To define the 21^st Century Learning Space, to assure Universal Access to that space, for all learners to master new frontiers in communications, information and literacy.

CIO Themes for 2007-2008:

1. Universal Access to 21^st Century Learning Spaces
2. Enrollment in e-learning services in 2008
3. Unify storage, messaging and web services strategy

Networks (Servers, WAN, LAN, Wireless)

• Implement new filtering system
• Implement wireless
• Upgrade email system to Exchange 2007
• Migrate Symantec Antivirus to Version 11
• Migrate WSUS to Version 3
• Implement data recovery system
• Upgrade data backup services
• Optimize Family First implementation
• Investigate Web-enable H shares

Systems (Computers, School Support, Licensing)

• Upgrade all PC anti-virus clients to 10.1.x versions
• Complete conversion of computer settings to “proxy-less” for Internet Explorer
• Convert PC configurations from printer-server based to ‘IP-direct’ printing
• Formalize help desk and service request system processes
• Improve accuracy of Computer Inventory
• Train ITS staff for Windows Vista deployment
• Develop roll-out plans for Vista with Network team

Support (Records, Support and Departmental Coordination)

• Utilize assessment reports from Infinite Campus to improve archived record readability
• Meet weekly to coordinate duties to meet department needs
• Ensure cross training and mentoring of Central Records Staff

Information (Infinite Campus, ERP, Programming, Databases, Web Systems)

• All teachers Grades 4-12 use Infinite Campus grade book effectively
• Expand data management into Infinite Campus from other silos
• Provide technical guidance to ERP selection process
• Implement grade level scorecard
• Develop plan for mylps.org portal and single-sign-on services (active directory)
• Revise LPS Intranet site
• Complete migration to DotNetNuke for all school web sites
• Assessment data available through Infinite Campus and Parent Portal
• Evaluate LMS Systems, Moodle, Sharepoint, Blackboard

Instruction (Professional Development, Curriculum, Computer Coach efforts)

• Develop Learning Unlimited program for enrollment of students 8/2008
• Develop on-demand learning options for professional development
• Collaborate with Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• Manage 8^th Grade Technology literacy compliance for LPS
• Develop scope and sequence for computer courses in elementary and middle levels
• All teachers Grades 4-12 use Infinite Campus grade book effectively
• Evaluate and improve professional development models
• Evaluate Nova 5000 and Ncomputing technology for instructional value and technical viability.