Information Systems & Technology Division

Information Systems and Technology

Technology Usage in Polk County Schools

This series of videos presents an overview of how technology is used in schools throughout our district. Click the play button below to start, or choose a video from the list on the left.

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News

Florida School Boards Association Honors Information Systems And Technology

The school district’s Information Systems And Technology (IST) Department was awarded the Innovative Technology in Education Award from the Florida School Boards Association.

Click here to read full press release.

The Mission of the IST Division

support all school board employees and students in their use of technology
communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders
explore future system enhancements in hardware, software and applications
install, repair, network and provide interoperability for all systems
provide opportunities for training at all levels
comply with national, state and district guidelines and policies
act as a clearinghouse of information on all issues relating to technology
develop support documents and applications for users
plan for technological expansion, purchases and upgrades
monitor access and security in all systems
ensure appropriate access to hardware, software and networking for all employees and students
to provide instruction to foster competence in information literacy and to stimulate interest in reading and viewing information beyond the classroom
to ensure that all members of schools and communities are effective users of ideas and information as presented in ever changing formats

Administration

Abdu Taguri
Assistant Superintendent
863-534-0708

Sharon Reyes
Administrative Assistant
863-534-0692
Fax: 534-7170

This Division is located at the District Office, with the exception of Electronic Equipment Repair Services, Instructional Television and School Technology Services which is located at the Jim Miles Professional Development Center.

Pinnacle Parent Internet Viewer

This real-time software technology allows parents/guardians and students to access student information directly from the teacher’s records. All students have a unique ID number and requesting legal parents/guardians will be issued a PIN code for accessing the current classroom information.

District Contact: Warren Linton

Community Centers

Click here to view our list of community centers.

Becoming a PCSB Community Center

Apply to be a PCSB Community Center by completing the Community Center Donation Agreement. Please print and fax to Kay Teehan at 863-647-4261. You will be contacted with further information.

Download & Print the Community Center Donation Agreement

District Technology Plan

Click here to download our 2010-2012 District Technology Plan.

Polk County Public Schools

Departments In This Division

Technology Policies