The IT Department is always working to improve the services we provide to Santa Cruz City Schools. We are continuously working on upgrades needed to provide bandwidth for innovative learning technologies, such as distance learning, the increasing demand for wireless access, and programs that support students and staff.
The IT department is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and support of:
| Wide-area network (WAN) connecting school sites and district office to each other and the Internet |
| Local area networks (LAN) on each campus that provide Internet access to the classrooms |
| Student Information Systems managing all aspects of student records |
| Email services for every employee and student at SCCS |
| District antivirus servers that protect the computers from viruses and other malware |
| Anti-spam firewall to protect district email accounts from spam |
| Internet access to student records for parents of secondary students |
| Additional district servers that support administration for data analysis, backup, disaster recovery, financial reporting, etc. |
| Wireless networking on campuses |