District Technology Department
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Director of Technology & Innovation - AVID
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IT Manager
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Computer Technician
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Computer Technician
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Computer Technician
Need IT/Ed Tech Help?
Review the MoJo Help Center and/or Submit a help ticket.
*Santa Rita Union SD Staff only* Must be logged in to district account to access.
SRUSD Request for New Technology Applications, Programs and Hardware
Completion of the SRUSD Tech Resource Request is required for any program/application or other technology that is used within the district.
The form is necessary to ensure compatibility with district standards, federal and state user privacy laws and guidelines, and existing equipment and learning management systems.
Must be signed in to District Google Account to Access
SRUSD Allowed Applications
District Allowed applications/programs are listed through CITE Privacy Services
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SRUSD Commitment to Student Data Privacy
In an increasingly digital learning environment, protecting SRUSD students’ personal information is our highest priority. Our district strictly adheres to California state and federal data privacy laws to ensure a safe, secure, and transparent digital experience for every student.
Our Legal Framework
We operate in full compliance with key privacy mandates designed to protect minors online:
- FERPA (Federal): Protects the privacy of student education records.
- COPPA (Federal): Limits the collection of personal information from children under 13.
- SOPIPA (California): Prohibits educational technology providers from using student data for targeted advertising or profiling.
- AB 1584 & SB 1177 (California): Sets rigorous standards for how third-party vendors handle student records and digital identities.
How We Protect Your Child
Before any software, website, or application enters the classroom, it undergoes a multi-step security audit.
- Rigorous Vetting Process: Every digital tool is reviewed by our Technology Department to ensure it meets technical security standards and educational value.
- Student Data Privacy Agreements (SDPAs): We require vendors to sign legally binding agreements. These SDPAs ensure that the vendor never owns the student data, cannot sell it, and deletes it when it is no longer needed.
- Minimal Data Collection: We follow the "Principle of Least Privilege," ensuring that digital tools only receive the absolute minimum information necessary for the student to use the service.
Transparency and Control
Our district maintains a Digital Resources Directory through CITE Privacy Services where families and staff can view the specific applications currently approved for district use.
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1. What exactly is "Personally Identifiable Information" (PII)?
PII is any information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual‘s identity. In a school setting, this includes a student's name, address, ID number, date of birth, and even more specific data like attendance records, grades, or disability status. Our district ensures that PII is only shared with vetted partners for legitimate educational purposes.
2. Can the district sell my child’s data to third parties?
No. Under California’s SOPIPA law and our district’s strict Data Privacy Agreements, no vendor is permitted to sell student data, use it for targeted advertising, or build marketing profiles of our students.
3. How does the district decide which apps are safe to use?
Every digital tool goes through a rigorous vetting process. Our technology team evaluates the app’s privacy policy and terms of service to ensure they comply with federal and state laws.
4. What happens to my child's data when they graduate or leave the district?
Our contracts with digital vendors require them to securely delete student data once it is no longer needed for the specified educational purpose or when a student leaves the district. We maintain official transcripts as required by law, but third-party account data is purged according to our data retention schedule.
5. Where can I see a list of the apps my child is using?
Transparency is key. We maintain a Digital Resources Directory that lists every approved application.
Resource Links
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- How to adjust placement and turn on/off Domains during Instruction-Video
- More information about Changing Placement-Video
- How to Use the Diagnostic Test Results to Plan Instruction
- I-Ready Frequently Asked Questions
- How to Turn On/Off Learning Games and Manage Reading and Math Instruction-Video
- Assess and Teach Tab-More information-Video
- How to Turn On Reading and Math Instruction-Editing your Profile
- I-Ready Central-Variety of Resources to share with Family and Students
- Implementation Ideas
- Recorded PD on Strategically Using Teacher Assigned Lesson-Can be used for PD hours
- Recorded PD on Using the Teacher Toolbox-Can be used for PD hours
- How Diagnostic Results change/do not change a Learning Path
Teacher Toolbox Resources to Differentiate Instruction:
Getting Started with Teacher Toolbox: Top 5 Tips
Teacher Toolbox Interactive Resource Selector Tool (This resource is also available within the Program Implementation tab of the Teacher Toolbox)
i-ReadyCentral.com Teacher Toolbox page
The Program Implementation tab within the Teacher Toolbox contains many resources including Discourse Cards in English and Spanish (Math and Reading), Digital Math Tools, Grade Level Games in English and Spanish (Math).
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Training and Other Resources
- Free PD webinars for different subject areas, grade levels, and use cases
- Free webinars and trainings just for Seesaw for Schools
- Free distance learning activities for K-5
- Our Help Center has everything you need to get going, including this comprehensive setup guide for your school
- Remote Learning resources and training - whether for school closures or general home learning
- Seesaw Teachers Facebook Group - 70,000+ teachers supporting each other!
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Follow these links for quick guides and tutorials for…
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Learning Recovery with Zearn Math
- Zearn K-5 Orientation (designed for teachers new to Zearn): 60-minute video to orient teachers to the full set of resources available including Student Digital Lessons, Class Reports, and new Intervention features, specifically Student Reports and Foundational Content Guidance, as well as a few logistics including logging in and setting assignments. Access Zearn K-5 Orientation video here.
- Intervention Overview (designed for teachers who have used Zearn): 25-minute training video to orient teachers, coaches, and administrators to the new Intervention resources available in their School Account including Student-level Reports, Foundational Content Guidance, Learning Recovery, and lesson-level setting. Access Intervention Overview video here.
- Admin Reports Tutorial (designed for admin new to Zearn): 10-minute video to orient administrators to the summarized school-level data available in their Admin Reports. We would encourage Admin who are new to Zearn to also watch the Zearn Orientation video (above). Access Admin Reports Tutorial video here.
- Learning Recovery Guidance: Revised scope & sequences for each grade that integrates critical missed learnings from the prior grade, including an upfront diagnostic assessment mission. In the coming weeks, we will also be sharing additional resources for each grade that you can share with your grade-level teams to use during summer planning. Access downloadable Learning Recovery documents here.
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SRUSD Online Software Store ~ Students & Staff
Deeply discounted software titles for the staff and students of the Santa Rita Union S.D.
District Network & Wireless Service
The Santa Rita Union School District's Internet network was originally designed and implemented in 2000. Since that time, there have been numerous changes and upgrades made, as a result of E-rate funding or bonds, providing sites with the latest networking technology. Broadband access is the District standard, and our bandwidth at all schools: 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, MOT building and district offices is 5 Gigabyte, and currently supports a myriad of 5,000 devices via 220 WiFi Access Points, including computers, laptops, Chromebooks, tables and display devices. In February 2024 we upgraded our network across the district and installed new access points to inrease and improve connectivity. We are planning for future dramatic growth in both web-based and digital content. We are also transitioning to a cloud based data center to assist with storage and security. The needs of the curriculum and instruction drives our network upgrades. It is essential our learning resources are available anywhere and anytime.
Student Information System
The Santa Rita Union School District will uses Aeries Student Information System (SIS) It provides our teachers, administrators, parents, and students controlled access to student information via a Web browser interface and mobile app access
1 to 1 Device Initiative district-wide
We are successfully implimenting a 1 to 1 device initiative using Google Education on Chromebooks from TK through 8th grade. Our 3rd-8th grade students are issued a Chromebook during the school year. At the TK-2nd grade level,s we utilize Chromebook carts in every classroom for student use. Currently touchscreen Chromebooks are used (K-2) and non-touch (3-8) while we are transitioning to Dell 2-in1 Chromebooks that have touch/tablet cabilities for all students,
District-wide Educational Technology Integration
Working in conjunction with the Director of Curriculum, the district's Educational and Information Technology Department assists in providing leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and administration of technological programs to support instructional services across the district including education computing systems, technical support services, software/hardware acquisition, and system design/installation. Additionally, we provide support for planning, assessment, and data collection of innovative projects and staff professional development.
Computer Repair & Network Support
The Santa Rita Union School District's Technology Department provides computer system supports and repairs both on site as well as in the district office. Through the online Mojo Help Desk, all district staff members can submit requests for service. Additionally, district staff and srudents can drop off devices with their library media techs for repair (in most cases).
Online Security & Digital Citizenship
The Santa Rita Union School District's Educational and Information Technology Department takes electronic security very seriously. As a public education agency, the district operates in context of complex regulations including the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Student Online Personal Information Protection Act (SOPIPA).and many other federal, state, and local laws. In conjunction with our vendor partners, Google, Managed Methods and Linewize, we defend information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording, or destruction.
Krisha Kerr-Poole, M.S.
Director of Technology and Innovation / AVID District Director
Hussam Ibrahim, B.S.
IT Manager
Robert Rodriguez
Computer Technician
Samuel Perez
Computer Technician
Gilbert Caserez
Computer Technician