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Web Content Filtering in LPS

Web Content Filtering in LPS Federal Regulations In order for the district to receive E-Rate funding that reduces the cost of our Internet access by by a large percentage, Federal regulations require compliance with guidelines provided in the ‘Children’s Internet Protection Act’ [47 U.S.C. § 254], also known as CIPA. CIPA guidelines require the restriction […]

Email Management Strategies

Email Management Strategies Be an email hero.  No one wants to spend more time with their email. No one. Modeling better communication practices when you communicate with others is a great way to show respect to your colleagues by reducing the amount of time THEY spend with email. Believe me, they will notice. The seeds […]

Mail Merge

Mail Merge Microsoft Office can be used to merge data from an Excel spreadsheet with a Word document, to create letters, labels, and other products. These Mail Merges can be mass produced, yet individually customized as needed. The instructions for completing a Mail Merge vary depending upon whether you are using a Mac or Windows […]

Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10   Windows 10 is the most up-to-date software from Microsoft, and is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. OTHER WEB RESOURCES: Microsoft Help Windows 10 Help Home Windows 10 Quick Reference Card from Customguide.com Computing Services Support is here! If you are having issues with your computer, you might begin […]

Google Workspaces in LPS

Google Workspace for Education The same Google apps, in a more secure environment. Google has a set of productivity tools called Google Workspace.  They are available to the general public, for free. LPS staff and students have access to the same tools, set up within our own private Google Workspace for Education domain (@class.lps.org). This allows us […]

Employee Management Center

Employee Management Center USE: The Employee Management Center (EMC) displays the employee’s work schedule for the selected fiscal year. LICENSE: Web interface available to LPS district staff LPS DOCUMENTATION  EMC Administrator/Payroll Secretary User Guide RESOURCES: The Employee Management Center Main Web Site  (Keyword: EMC)  

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud Collection USE: For creative content across media (desktop design, web design, video and more). Adobe’s creative tools promote digital literacy, teach essential career skills, and streamline administrative processes. LICENSE: Adobe Creative Cloud licenses are available for high school staff and computer labs where needed for instructional or curricular purposes. HOW TO: If you believe […]

Information Center for Employees (ICE)

Information Center for Employees (ICE) USE: The Information Center for Employees (ICE) is a collection of information pertaining to you, the employee. You will be able to use this site to review and/or update your personal information such as your home address, phone number(s), and e-mail address(es). In addition, this is also where you can […]

Position Control System (PCS)

Position Control System (PCS) Lincoln Public Schools Application Development Group USE: The Position Control System (PCS) is a web-based application which will display the current staffing points for a specific location.  School administrators will also use this application to request their staffing needs for the upcoming school year LICENSE: Web interface available to LPS district […]

VisID

VisID Lincoln Public Schools Applications Development Group—Version 2.0 USE: Register school visitors. LICENSE: Web interface available to any district staff having security entrance monitor responsibilities. SEM VisID Training Video (login required) LPS DOCUMENTATION:  VisID – Visitor Verification System Contact the LPS Security department for VISID training and questions.

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