Surge Protector Recall Info

Surge Protector Recall Info

researched, written up, and shared by Stacy Bergman...thank you Stacy!

CIT's there have been some questions on how to handle the surge protector recall if you want to submit your own claim so that your campus gets the replacement surge protectors rather than buying them.

Here are the steps :)

1. Go to http://recall.apc.com/en and scroll down to submit a claim.

2. I did this on my ipad and it was super easy. You fill out your info (school name, address etc.) and then you have to select the model of the surge protector from the list and type in the serial info. You also have to include a picture of the bar code - on the iPad it was super easy because when I had to choose the file one choice was my camera and I snapped a picture and accepted it. ( Of course you could use a camera or may be an Ipod touch). The website will let you add 10 surge protectors on one request -- this is nice because I only had to retype my school info twice.

3. After you submit you will get an email saying APC is processing your request. The next day I got an email saying the claim had been accepted and the new surge protectors should arrive in 12 weeks. I let my bookkeeper know so she wouldn't wonder who had ordered them :)

4. The APC website says to dispose of the old surge protectors properly. For NISD that means you box up the surge protectors and clearly label them that they are recalled and have all ready been submitted for replacement (see label that you can attach to the boxes)

5. If you have five boxes or less, just put the boxes in the Pony pick up area of your campus and the Pony service will pick them up. If you have more than 5 boxes, email Jason Bandy and he will schedule a pick up.

Northside Approved Disinfectant Wipes

Northside Approved Disinfectant Wipes

Don Schmidt, from Student Services, recently officially shared out this information on Northside approved disinfectant wipes. I know you all will find this information helpful as it relates to maintaining your headphones, ear buds, keyboards, etc.

Warehouse Ordering Info for Oxivir Wipes



Oxivir Description

Oxivir Material Safety Data Sheet

 

Employee Self-Service

Employee Self-Service

Employee Self-Service was recently rolled out for bi-weekly staff on each campus.

In case you are asked a question, here are some common ones it would be good to read over. Since we have not yet gotten into it ourselves, I know this is a hard one to offer help on. These questions and answers might help.

Question: As you know, most of these employees are custodial, cafeteria and temp (i.e. tutors) positions. It is my understanding that if these employees need access to the site to view their payroll/personal information, they will use the daily auto generated "guest" account (provided by the CIT) to access the site from a campus machine. Is that an accurate statement on my part?

Employee Self-Service Project Manager Answer: Yes. I have provided you the attachment that was sent out to Principals and if you look at the second page it briefly mentions the use of the guest account.

Question: Since many of these employees do not use a computer on the campus, do we want to have them fill out AUP forms prior to the April 1st transition date? I've talked to Ethan about this and he thought it might be a good idea, however he knew I was going to email you and asked if I could get further clarification on this.

Employee Self-Service Project Manager Answer: This may not be necessary since all employees including biweekly employees are provided this information in their Employee Handbook that is received each employment year which should already be completed. You may want to refer biweekly employees to page 59 "Employee Agreement for the Acceptable Use of the District's Electronic Communications System" in the Auxiliary Employee Handbook if they have not completed.

Question: Do you know if we have any of the training documentation for the employee self service system available in Spanish for those employees who may need it?

Employee Self-Service Project Manager Answer: No, not at this time and none is scheduled given that other software training documentation is needing to be completed.

Introducing...the Academic Technology TIKI!!!

A wonderful new "one-stop-shop" resource for your CIT needs...

Academic Technology TIKI
http://technews.nisd.net/tiki/AT_Tiki.html

You will find quick links, meeting dates, access to NISD blog sites, Academic Technology Blogs (including my new TECHIE Blog), and an amazing FAQ resource...actively expanding daily!!!

Please add this site to your favorites. It will surely be a place you will visit often :)