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Information Technology Services
Midway ISD's Information Technology Department leads one of Central Texas's first 1:1 initiatives that provides a digital device for every student and teacher. Since 2013, MISD has been able to equip students for the future and concurrently level the playing field for home access to internet resources. The Information Technology Department is the key protector in internet safety, infrastructure for school business, and cybersecurity.
Jesse Garn, Executive Director for Information Technology
254-761-5630
jesse.garn@midwayisd.org
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How does Midway ISD promote safe and secure device usage?
Internet Content Filter
- Blocks inappropriate content for all grade levels both at school, and when at home.
Mobile Device Management
- Limits access to only district-approved apps, leverages managed Apple IDs, and allows the district to update and secure devices remotely.
Device Monitoring
- Teachers can view student screens during lessons, focus on one app, and lock devices.
- Student email and Google Drive are monitored by Bark. Alerts for inappropriate content are automatically sent to campus administration.
Protecting staff and student data
- External vendors must sign our National Data Privacy Agreement.
- Current Midway ISD NDPA agreements can be found here
- The district is currently utilizing the NIST framework for data policies and practices.
- Midway ISD utilizes password protection for all resources containing staff and/or student data. Midway ISD staff use multi-factor authentication to help protect resources and maintain security. All data is housed domestically in order to ensure United States data privacy guidelines are utilized.
- All data uses SSL encryption in transit meaning that all data is encrypted while being transferred via the Internet. This is a standard security protocol and ensures that all data transmitted between the web server and browser remains encrypted.
Additional Restrictions
To set additional app or usage restrictions on your child’s device, use Screen Time. Follow these instructions.
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How does Midway ISD promote safe and secure device usage?
Internet Content Filter
- Blocks inappropriate content for all grade levels both at school, and when at home.
Mobile Device Management
- Limits access to only district-approved apps, leverages managed Apple IDs, and allows the district to update and secure devices remotely.
Device Monitoring
- Teachers can view student screens during lessons, focus on one app, and lock devices.
- Student email and Google Drive are monitored by Bark. Alerts for inappropriate content are automatically sent to campus administration.
Protecting staff and student data
- External vendors must sign our National Data Privacy Agreement.
- Current Midway ISD NDPA agreements can be found here
- The district is currently utilizing the NIST framework for data policies and practices.
- Midway ISD utilizes password protection for all resources containing staff and/or student data. Midway ISD staff use multi-factor authentication to help protect resources and maintain security. All data is housed domestically in order to ensure United States data privacy guidelines are utilized.
- All data uses SSL encryption in transit meaning that all data is encrypted while being transferred via the Internet. This is a standard security protocol and ensures that all data transmitted between the web server and browser remains encrypted.
Additional Restrictions
To set additional app or usage restrictions on your child’s device, use Screen Time. Follow these instructions.
Learn More
How does Midway ISD promote safe and secure device usage?
Internet Content Filter
- Blocks inappropriate content for all grade levels both at school, and when at home.
Mobile Device Management
- Limits access to only district-approved apps, leverages managed Apple IDs, and allows the district to update and secure devices remotely.
Device Monitoring
- Teachers can view student screens during lessons, focus on one app, and lock devices.
- Student email and Google Drive are monitored by Bark. Alerts for inappropriate content are automatically sent to campus administration.
Protecting staff and student data
- External vendors must sign our National Data Privacy Agreement.
- Current Midway ISD NDPA agreements can be found here
- The district is currently utilizing the NIST framework for data policies and practices.
- Midway ISD utilizes password protection for all resources containing staff and/or student data. Midway ISD staff use multi-factor authentication to help protect resources and maintain security. All data is housed domestically in order to ensure United States data privacy guidelines are utilized.
- All data uses SSL encryption in transit meaning that all data is encrypted while being transferred via the Internet. This is a standard security protocol and ensures that all data transmitted between the web server and browser remains encrypted.
Additional Restrictions
To set additional app or usage restrictions on your child’s device, use Screen Time. Follow these instructions.
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