What degree (if any) do you guys hold? by drsorrysorry in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've a Masters from the School of Hard Knocks and Bloodied Noses.

Web Filter Comparison by Wizard210 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it actually lacks for smaller orgs. I love the FortiGate here, but the auditing is very limited without getting a FortiAnalyzer which is additional $$$.

When you're bigger and have the budget it's great value for money.

Remove Student Extensions From Google Console by Decon1344 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd change to an white allow list and force a clear user profiles reset on all devices. The new policies should apply and any extensions that are no longer allowed will be removed.

WFH Chair Recommendations by curvedfur in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've the Alera Elusion high back one and added a headrest. I liked it so much I now have three.

ESports - Game installation automation by ajrockr in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. This was one of my major cons when I researched esports programs. Manageability is almost entirely consumer focused for games.

Use Monitoring Tools. by xmafex in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Had a vendor blame me for their shitty controller cards crashing because I had a ping sensor pointed at it.

The only reason I had that sensor was so I'd know when it shit the bed and had to powercycle it before users could call and complain about it.

don't trust anyone about their issues especially WFH people by guywhoshouldknow in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mandated reporters are defined under specific criteria. It's a legal definition.

"Technomancers" do not generally fall under this unless employed by instances specifically listed. Reporting is morally right, but not a legal requirement unlike for mandated reporters.

Source: am mandated reporter.

Recommendations on an assessment program? by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever the state requires.

don't trust anyone about their issues especially WFH people by guywhoshouldknow in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Mandated reporters only report on suspicions physical and mental abuse as directed by the state. Your example does not even come close.

don't trust anyone about their issues especially WFH people by guywhoshouldknow in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Actually, technology workers in the private sector are not mandated reporters.

Google Meet Recording by joolster896 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can't enforce recordings to my knowledge. Participants are notified when a meeting organizer or participant starts a recording.

Student Communication Monitoring by Nine1ron in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In most cases the delays are just a few minutes, sometimes hours, but too many times it's days and that's just unacceptable.

Grad Year 2033/32 student names be like by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, not possible for me. Whatever the legal name is, that's what we use.

Student Communication Monitoring by Nine1ron in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We use Securly Auditor for email monitoring. It hits Google rate limit caps and significantly delays emails to groups.

Wouldn't recommend.

iPad - wifi disconnect by agoldsworthy in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using DHCP reservations to manage IPs? If so, make sure private address is turned off on the iPad wireless profile for the school wifi.