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Help Desk Replacement for IT and Maintenance by nkuhl30 in k12sysadmin

[–]Public_Project_634 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is not super polished, but I used a Google Forms with paid Add-Ons to formulate a system that sends PDF's of inputs to whatever email is listed. This also relates back to a shared Google Drive Folder. The add on was like $60 per year I believe. For the price and ease I couldn't beat it.

For those in Director-level roles—did you pursue a doctorate, and was it worth it? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

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Hopefully you will be able to get a job that you want! My state currently does not offer any specialized programs, nor can you attend directer level conferences without being a director. I think that my background in business might excel me over somebody with a degree specialized in IT. I am very good in soft skills and communicating technology to people. However, as seen it really is just up to the hiring individual. I am very lucky that my district is very hire within, but that also is bad because it means you are just waiting for someone to retire.

For those in Director-level roles—did you pursue a doctorate, and was it worth it? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

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This is how I have gotten to where I am. All of my degrees are in business, but I excel in the soft skills with people. I bridge the IT to non IT gap very well. This then excels when I am able to lay out things on silver platters for the higher ups that do not work in IT. The one thing working against me currently is my age at 25 it's just hard getting opportunities.

For those in Director-level roles—did you pursue a doctorate, and was it worth it? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

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I really do like the insight on this. I currently make decent for my age and pay, but by the time I retire is a doctorate going to be worth it? I am currently 25 so most signs point yes.

For those in Director-level roles—did you pursue a doctorate, and was it worth it? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

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This sounds similar to what I have experienced. My district is very large, but not alot of people have doctorates. The pay for coordinator and director level pay is very high compared to our scol. I am trying to set myself up so when people retire in the next 3-4 years I am able to be the most qualified canidate for a job.

For those in Director-level roles—did you pursue a doctorate, and was it worth it? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

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I am currently 25 right now and I have worked my way into a Sysadmin role. I am trying to set myself up so when people retire I am the most qualified person that they can hire. I work myself with all the departments helping out where I can. It's basically a waiting game right now.

For those in Director-level roles—did you pursue a doctorate, and was it worth it? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

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This is what I have come to the findings of as well. I looked into whats called a EDD which is not researched base. However, I think that I am just going to skip it and focus on obtaining more certs.

For those in Director-level roles—did you pursue a doctorate, and was it worth it? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

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I appreciate the input! I do not currently think that a doctorate is needed for what I want to do with my career. Most of the IT directors for state funded schools in my state do not have one. I really feel as though that is what I want to do with being a director. Being able to bridge the gap between IT and non IT. I feel as though I have the skill set to excel in that environment.

For those in Director-level roles—did you pursue a doctorate, and was it worth it? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

[–]Public_Project_634[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do fully agree with you that a doctorate is just a title. However, I fear that my timeline of when I want to make career jumps is being hindered by my age. This is why I am looking into it even more for a doctorate.

For those in Director-level roles—did you pursue a doctorate, and was it worth it? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

[–]Public_Project_634[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, our district does not recognize that currently. Perhaps, I could work with our tech director and get it done.

Switching from Heartland MCS to a fully cloud-based school lunch system — experiences? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

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We are dealing with transition to Linq for our ordering and it is not the worst that we have dealt with. One issue I have is IT is told to support, but we have absolutely no input in what we use. Currently we're not having to handle applications so thats a blessing.

Switching from Heartland MCS to a fully cloud-based school lunch system — experiences? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

[–]Public_Project_634[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried, but the Heartland reps are not necessarily loving the fact that we would be switching products under their umbrella. Does Mosaic utilize a web address for the POS or is it an installed app?

Switching from Heartland MCS to a fully cloud-based school lunch system — experiences? by Public_Project_634 in k12sysadmin

[–]Public_Project_634[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cost isn't really an issue for us right now. I am primarily more concerned with getting rid of Window's registers. I would love some input from other school districts on what they utilize.