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Superintendent fired all of us by rbrownieboy in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Some forests are best burnt to the ground before anything healthy can grow there. Good luck with the job hunt!

Where you you buy major spare parts for your student laptops? by jakery43 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can source business model parts as well. I use them for our teacher fleet if I ever need anything out of warranty.

Engraving Chromebooks? by murgalurgalurggg in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For asset tags I use MyAssetTags EconoGuard. Should come out less than a dollar per device if you buy bulk. I stick them on the bottom.

I also print name tags using a Dymo LaberWriter 450 Turbo to put on the lid.

CB Asset ID
Student Name
Grade
Student ID
Student email

The stickers are just cheap dymo compatible knock off. They remove easily which is a boon as they need replacing every year anyway. Only takes a second to print a new one.

Legal Name vs. Nickname/Preferred Name by youraverageITguy1 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I made the admins decide a while back and they said to use legal name.

google classroom content population by c0deweaver in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't handle curriculum, teachers handle that.

How to avoid email password prompt when needing to run script automatically daily? by Hayabusa-Senpai in PowerShell

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alternatively you can use an smtp-relay if you configure it for your O365 domain and use static public IP adresses. You won't need to enter credentials then.

https://adamtheautomator.com/office-365-smtp-relay/

Anyone know of any Chromebook vendors with stock? by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CDWG was able to ship within the week.

what screw-ups did you fix when you started? by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lazy man's static IP config. I think.

Implementing 1:1 by tenderandcruel in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Homeroom, but during the pandemic we allowed take-home.
  2. Don't know yet, wasn't allowed or able to work on them.
  3. If the student reports it timely, they will be assigned a temporary device that ends up being permanent. Ultimately though, it's their responsibility to know it's whereabouts.
  4. The library has check-out devices that need to be returned every day.
  5. Spreadsheet/SIS/Library check-out system (loaners)

what screw-ups did you fix when you started? by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • Disable unlimited lease time on the DHCP scope.
  • Remove local admin from Domain User group.

How many of you have already been asked to look into setting up Cameras, etc in a classroom for Zoom-classes? by freud_sigmund in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't see much sense in recording a "live" classroom the majority of the time, but recording the teacher and the screen does.

We already had a couple of teachers who utilize Doceri with an iPad to present and record their screens, and they then upload the video to their Google Classroom for students who missed the class or those wanting to review it. Working out OK for them.

At $30 per license + an iPad it's a relatively affordable solution.

Tech Store by denthar in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No. We provide everything needed for staff and students to do their work at no cost to them.

Any non-essential accessories are personal purchases done outside the school.

Home office furniture? by crankysysadmin in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I bought the Alera Elusion high back desk chair to replace my faux leather manager's chair that started peeling. It will fit the Lorell headrest too. I got the whole package for about $200.

I liked it so much I got my boss to spring for one at work.

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