Databus Issue
Volume: 2007 Issue: 2
05/29/2007President's Message
Carl Fong 05/29/2007In the last issue, I mention that “the first of many selected candidates will start the Chief Technology Officer’s Mentor Project in February. more..
Best Practices: Lincoln on Leadership
Philip Scrivano 05/29/2007Once a year, I read or listen to Donald T. more..
Legislative Update
Jeff Frost 05/29/2007GOVERNOR’S BUDGET FOCUSES ATTENTION ON ACCOUNTABILITY, DATA COLLECTION AND CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION Overview of the Budget Year On January 10, 2007, Governor Schwarzenegger introduced the 2007-08 State Budget. more..
CETPA, CoSN California (3C) Council Update
Andrea Bennett 05/29/2007The 3C Council is planning a CTO Leadership Clinic in California in May. more..
The Evolving Role of the IT Director
Bev Blaylock 05/29/2007The role of the IT Director has changed dramatically in the past 10 years. more..
The CTO as a Visionary Leader
Bob Blackney 05/29/2007I had just been appointed as a technology leader and one of my first tasks was to upgrade a data base. more..
The W.W.W. (Web We Weave)
Michael Schenck 05/29/2007Reflecting upon the first day of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Mentor Project; I am honored to be a participant. more..
A Day in the Life of a Technology Director
Richard Kebo 05/29/2007A Day in the life of a Director. more..
Options for Data Management
Karen Greenwood Henke 05/29/2007With data an increasingly integral part of K-12 instruction and operations, a school district's technology infrastructure has become mission critical. more..
How to Select an SIS:
Scott Romanowski 05/29/2007It seems like a daunting task when you think about all of the people in your district you need to please with your new student information system. more..
The Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Chris Hobbs 05/29/2007The Information Technology Infrastructure Library Chris Hobbs Executive Director, Technology New Haven Unified School District The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL ) represents the most comprehensive framework for managing the delivery of information technology services available to date. more..
Forensic Focus: Electronic Monitoring: Staying Within Bounds
Andy Prestage 05/29/2007Electronic monitoring1 allows an employer to observe what employees do on the job and to review employee communications, including e-mail and Internet activity. more..
E-rate Update CAL NET II & E-rate + Telephone Excise Tax Refunds
Fred Brakeman 05/29/2007CALNET II – E-rate After a RFP process that took more than a year, on January 31, 2007, the California Department of Technology Services (DTS—Statewide Telecommunications and Network Division recently awarded the new CALNET II contract. more..
Member Profile: Databus Speaks with Emilia Simoes
Lisa Kopochinski 05/29/2007DataBus: How long have you been at the San Luis Coastal USD? What is your title and responsibilities? ES: I am pleased to say I just completed my third year with SLCUSD as director of information services and technology. more..

