Information Technology
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New Sapphire Gradebook UpdatesPenn Manor just received the new version of the Sapphire Gradebook. Here’s the scoop and change details from K12 Systems: 
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Home Computer RecommendationsOne of the most common staff questions I receive is advice on home computer purchases. Most folks have similar needs: web surfing, email, digital photos, word processing and maybe some home movie creation. Based on these general needs, the purchase decision typically boils down to two major choices: Mac vs. Windows and Desktop vs. Laptop.… 
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Kicking Off New Business SoftwareToday Chris, Judy, Steve and I spent about 6 hours meeting with the team from Tyler Technologies. The focus of the session was to kick-off an implementation plan for the transition to a new financial software platform: Munis. 
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DBA: In search of…Resumes continue to roll in for our new Database Programmer, Applications Specialist position. In response to the ever increasing database and software needs in the district, we are seeking a full time person to help with our enterprise data applications. This person will support and work with tools like, Sapphire, Moodle, Munis, Tenex, Penn Data,… 
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Conestoga Network CabinetShawn, James and I recently spent a number of hours at Conestoga Elementary School installing a wall-mounted cabinet at the center of the building network. For about the past 10 years, the Conestoga network “core” has been a wood shelf mounted in the Discovery Room (gifted ed) where various switching/routing gear had been gather dust.…