ITD Newsletter 8.2012

Welcome to this month’s edition of the technology

newsletter. The intent of this newsletter is to ensure

that everyone is aware of a number of key events

taking place throughout the IT department. Over the

past few months, the focus for the IT Leadership

team has been centered around developing the Fis-

cal Year 2013 Budget. Now that the budget exercise

is complete, the leadership team is turning its atten-

tion to further developing a core set of key perform-

ance indicators (KPI’s) that will give way to the effi-

ciency of the IT operations. These indicators will

measure everything from customer satisfaction to

system stability. The overarching need is to ensure

that there is a mechanism in place to ensure we are

focused on the right programs and initiatives that will

help move our district forward. The use of both quantitative and qualitative met-

rics is a key part of helping to provide the right level of insights. Further, these

metrics will help focus the attention of the department and ensure that we are

collectively doing the right work to help move the district forward. Our focus on

sustainability, reliability and predictability will ultimately be realized as we struc-

ture the right metrics for our department.

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I T D N E W S L E T T E R

W. Jerome Oberlton,

Chief Information Officer

TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE!

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NEW ITD STAFF

WORD OF THE DAY

ITD INITIATIVE

SPOTLIGHT

IT TRIVIA

AROUND THE OFFICE

ITD STAFF SPOTLIGHT

BACK TO SCHOOL

HOROSCOPE

UPCOMING EVENTS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

W O R D O F T H E D A Y

N E W I T D S T A F F


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BLUESNARFING IS THE UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OF INFORMATION FROM

A WIRELESS DEVICE THROUGH A BLUETOOTH

CONNECTION, OFTEN BETWEEN PHONES, DESKTOPS,

LAPTOPS, AND PDAS. THIS ALLOWS ACCESS TO A

CALENDAR, CONTACT LIST, EMAILS AND TEXT MESSAGES,

AND ON SOME PHONES USERS CAN COPY PICTURES AND

PRIVATE VIDEOS.

Listed from left to right: in above photo Lauren Greber (CEO Summer Teacher Fellow—Classroom Support Systems), Carina Throwe (Youth

works Student—Field Technical Services), Darien Farmer (Youth works Student—Field Technical Services), Kevin Brandon, Jr. (College In-

tern—Field Technical Services), W. Jerome Oberlton - CIO, Hassan Fields (Youth Works Student—SWAT), Isaac Lazzaro (Operational Sup-

port Specialist II—ITD Service Desk), Leeza Gee (Youth Works Student—SWAT) Pictured to right in photo above: Kurtis Gorham (College

Intern—Laptop Services)

Not Pictured: Kayla Morrow (CEO Summer Teacher Fellow—ITD Service Desk/CIO Office), Domonique Wilson (Youth Works Student—Field

Technical Services), Michelle Pettaway (Network Administrator—Network Services)

The Information Technology

Department is participating in

2012 Youth Works and CEO

Summer Teacher Fellow Intern-

ship programs. These are ex-

ceptional students and ITD is

excited to have them onboard.

ITD also welcomes 2 new staff

members to the team. Mi-

chelle Pettaway joins our Net-

work Services team and Isaac

Lazzaro joins our Service Desk

team.

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A R O U N D T H E O F F I C E

I T T R I V I A

What does the word "modem" abbreviate?

Email your answer to: [email protected]

First correct answer received, wins a PRIZE!



Congratulations to last months trivia winner… “TINK TANCIBOK” (see Lakisha Jones for your prize)

Last Month Newsletter Answer: Who developed the mouse for the first time, on what computer and which year?

The first computer mouse was developed by Douglas Englebart during the 60's and was patented on 11/17/1970. The mouse

was first used with the Xerox Alto Computer system in 1973. But because it was not a total success, the first widely used

mouse is credited to being the mouse found on the Apple Lisa computer.

CURRENT IT JOBS OPENINGS

(visit Job Opportunities at

www.baltimorecityschools.org for details)

None at this time ACTITVASOFT New Service Desk Team

now onboard in room 322

ITD SUGGESTION BOXES located through-

out the department for your ideas, com-

ments & suggestions.

ITD BLACKOUT DATES

8/20/2012—9/14/2012 No Leave

UPCOMING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Every Saturday

(Minor Outage Noon—Midnight)

November 10th –11th (Planned Major Outage Fri. 7pm – Mon.

5am)

ITD HOUSEKEEPING Please remember to keep a neat, clean and professional work-ing environment.

I T D I N I T I A T I V E S P O T L I G H T

BUSINESS SYSTEMS

BI Financial Analytics Phase I: Implement district Enterprise Reporting

Solution (OBIEE) to meet effectiveness reporting needs. Financial

Analytics Phase I—to deliver six high level financial analytics reports

which assist Cabinet Members with understanding the financial

health of their departments

CLASSROOM SUPPORT SERVICES Wireless: Cart Implementation—Year Two: Implementation of wireless

carts in schools in schools identified in Year Two for use in preparing

student for and taking Formative and Summative assessments. 80%

of the schools invited to participate in Year Two of the Race to the

Top grant have purchased their school’s cart

TECHNICAL SERVICES

Dark Fiber: The procurement and installation of a dark fiber connec-

tion between the North Avenue and Digital Harbor High School

sites. The installation of the Dark Fiber will provide the City Schools

with a disaster recovery site in the event of a catastrophic event. It

will also have a significant impact on the accessibility of critical appli-

cations during a disaster.

TECHNICAL SERVICES

G E M A W A R D W I N N E R

C G C S D I S T I N Q U I S H E D S E R V I C E A W A R D

W. JEROME OBERLTON

W. Jerome Oberlton received the ‘Distinguished Service Award’ from

the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) in June 2012. It is an award

that is given to one leader every year who demonstrates and exhibits

a high level of leadership, commitment, innovation and professional-

ism. He was overwhelmingly blessed to receive the award and

thrilled that the CGCS recognized him as the top CIO in urban educa-

tion across the country. It was both a surprise and a delight for

him. However, he knows that one person doesn’t achieve success

on his/her own . “it takes a strong staff who are committed to making

a difference. “ said Mr. Oberlton.


ITD SPOTLIGHT

RON BEAZER

Ron Beazer received the ‘GEM Award’

Ron Beazer is well known in City Schools as a person who does out-

standing work in support of the online training, classroom technology

infusion and providing guidance to school based leadership in mak-

ing good decisions around the use of instructional technology. What

is not well known is the role he plays in the lives of many young men

in our schools. Ron is the leader of a mentoring group in the commu-

nity called One More One Less (OMOL). This mentoring group helps

young men and boys in the Belmont community have a positive male

presence in their lives. Ron spend considerable time on the week-

ends, over the holidays and even during the school day helping stu-

dents in the OMOL group as they strive to find their way to a produc-

tive life. Ron has four children of his own, but understands how im-

portant all children in our community are for the success of our

school district. Ron goes the extra mile not just in his job but in the

community as well.



C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

ITD SPOTLIGHT

Class of 2012

ASHLEY COVINGTON BACHELORS OF ARTS DEGREE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

W/MINOR IN ENGLISH

University of Maryland Baltimore County (Graduate May 21, 2012)

WENDY BARNES MASTER’S DEGREE IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

(SPECIALIZATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT)

University of Maryland University College (Graduate May 22, 2012)

H O R O S C O P E


B A C K T O S C H O O L

Take note that parking will be limited on Thursday 8/23/2012

I T D N E W S L E T T E R — V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 2

A U G U S T 1 , 2 0 1 2

ITD Newsletter Committee

Jennifer Garrison — Chair

Ashley Covington, Sheneika Hurley, Lakisha Jones, Pramodh Kandadi,

Alyse McDaniels, Sandrina Mosley

To submit feedback of the ITD Newsletter, please email Jennifer Garrison

at [email protected]

AUGUST 2012 ITD & AROUND TOWN 8/15/2012 — Jazzy Nights in Old Goucher “Back To School Fundraiser” Bring school supplies 2220 St. Paul St. Baltimore MD 5pm-9pm

8/17/2012 — At the Movies: The upcoming movie musical “Sparkle” featuring Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks debuting

8/17/2012 — At the Movies: The upcoming movie “The Expendables 2” featuring Sylvester Stallone

8/22/2012 — ITD Karaoke Night—Applebee’s 8610 Lasalle Road Towson MD 21286

8/27/2012 — The first day of the 2012-2013 school year

8/31/2012 — Dress for Success and Career Gear Clothing donation drive in ITD Governance Office 001B 2pm—4pm

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP IN ITD ITD Bowling Night at Mustang Alley’s, Baltimore MD — 9/7/2012 6pm—10pm

ITD Staff Cookout at Belmont Park 8701 Walther Blvd. Baltimore MD 21236 9/28/2012 2pm—6pm

See City Schools Inside for more employee information www.baltimorecityschools.org

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