Information Technology


Vision Statement 

The staff of the Information Technology department believes in creating and maintaining an engaging, effective, and safe educational environment. We believe that networks, computers and their accessories can be powerful tools for enhancing instruction and improving business practices. Information technology will execute our vision by applying our skills and expertise to deliver the most effective technology-based systems for the benefit of every student and staff member in the Colton Joint Unified School District.


The dedicated staff of the Information Technology department maintains and supports a wide array of district resources:

 

  •   Zangle - The district's student information system (SIS), online grade book, and online student/parent portal.
  •   District E-mail
  •   The Cisco phone system
  •   TeleParent - The district's school and classroom to home communication system.
  •   EduSoft - The district's testing and assessment software in grade K-12
  •   The high speed, district-wide fiber optic network that connects all classrooms and offices to the internet
  •   Internal and external web-presence
  •   Microsoft Office productivity software
  •   Read180
  •   Rosetta Stone
  •   Accelerated Reader
  •   Persons Envision Math
  •   United Streaming
  •   And many more software and hardware products.

The IT department is comprised of 9 Technical Support Specialist I positions dedicated to supporting the school site computing resources; two Technical Support Specialist II positions focused on advanced networking support and the Cisco phone system; two Information Technology Specialists who support the various software platforms and provide training for all district staff; two programmer analysts charged with maintaining the school district critical databases and providing custom and state required reports; one System Support Specialist responsible for phone support, data validation, and data entry; one Administrative Assistant I who maintains the office, dispatches and coordinates the technicians, establishes calendars and helps with the department budget; and one Information Technology Manager who oversees the department.

 

This team of dedicated employees take their responsibilities seriously and is committed to providing fast, friendly and effective support to all employees and students of the Colton Joint Unified School District.


CJUSD District Technology Plan 2009-2012

The technology plan of the Colton Joint Unified School District is designed to guide the District for three years, from July of 2009 until June of 2012.  In spite of the uncertainty of state funding, the District intent of meeting all planned objectives and timelines in this plan can be achieved, but may require additional time.  If state budget issues are resolved in a favorable manner toward schools, we are confident in meeting the original timelines.


David Thurston, Manager of Information Technology
Colton Joint Unified School District
David_Thurston@cjusd.net
909-580-5000 extension 6560