Recommended IT Policies
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Category: Shari Diamond
A CYBERSECURITY PRIMER
Cybersecurity in a nutshell is the combination of knowledge about what information is valuable in...
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IT CONTROLS – BEST PRACTICES
First Point: It’s Everyone’s Problem COO Ultimately responsible for the operational viability of...
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Cybersecurity Risks
Cybersecurity risks have grown exponentially in the past decade’s. Every company that has data is...
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Clean School Bus Program
The new Clean School Bus Program under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will run between...
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Can Parents offer a Solution to Your District’s Transportation Woes?
There has been a shortage of bus drivers for several years now and the pandemic has made this...
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Using Technology For Routing Forms
If the pandemic taught us one thing, it is how to use technology to accomplish typical...
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ZOOM Best Practices
Zoom has been around for some time but with the need to work virtually, using this application has provided an effective way to communicate both in the corporate and education sector. Unfortunately, some lax security practices allowed intruders to intercept the video meetings, often inserting offensive and obscene content, creating a new phrase “zoombombers.”
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Permanent Sick Leave Program
On April 2, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced that the Fiscal Year 2021 State budget includes a permanent mandatory paid sick leave program. The State legislature passed the budget immediately thereafter, and Governor Cuomo signed the bill on April 3, 2020. The legislation will take effect 180 days after signing, on September 30, 2020.
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FBI Alert: Unemployment Insurance Fraud Rising due to COVID-19 Claims
The FBI is warning the public to be on the lookout for unemployment benefits fraud. A significant spike has been seen due to COVID-19 related claims filed using stolen identities.
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Feeding Students During the Summer
School’s out for the summer, but it is more crucial than ever that children are provided the food they need to stay healthy, especially those who rely on the meals provided at school.
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Life Insurance Options for Pensioners
Many employees of school districts across the Island are approaching retirement age and may not be aware of how to maximize their pension benefits. Some may not realize that with the right kind of planning, they may be able to retire sooner than they think.
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