Information Technology

Welcome to Information Technology

Overview

Vision

The vision of the Utah State Board of Education Information Technology (IT) department is to develop, implement, and sustain innovative, lean, agile, and secure IT solutions and infrastructure to meet Utah State Board of Education goals and objectives in support of Utah's continued pursuit of Educational Excellence.

Mission

Utah State Board of Education Information Technology will develop implement, and sustain innovative, lean, agile, and secure IT solutions and infrastructure to meet Utah State Board of Education goals and objectives by providing first rate customer and inter-department communication and service, and developing IT policy and procedures focused on implementation of industry best practices into Utah State Board of Education IT solutions and infrastructure.

Services

The Information Technology Department provides support and technical assistance to the Utah State Board of Education. This includes:

  • Application Support
  • Custom Systems
  • Data Entry
  • E-mail
  • Hardware and Software Consultation
  • Local-Area Networks (LANs)
  • Maintenance of all Servers and Databases
  • Printers
  • Remote Access
  • Security
  • Telecommunications

Help Desk

Help Desk hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Support

Phone: (801) 538-7800

apphelpdesk.schools.utah.gov

Desktop Support

Phone: (801) 538-7970

helpdesk.schools.utah.gov

End User Removal Form

Click on the link below to access the End User Removal Form. This form is for the Utah State Board of Education, District and Charter School use only! It is not intended for student use. Students should contact their school directly for assistance.

End User Removal Form: Utah State Board of Education Customer Portal

IT Infrastructure

Application, Business Analyst, and Desktop Support

The two Application/Business Analyst/Desktop Support Teams offer customer support for the systems, applications, and reports utilized by the Utah State Board of Education and Utah Local Education Agencies (LEAs). They provide documentation and testing for Utah State Board of Education developed applications. Members of these teams also provide desktop support for all agency provided software and equipment. They are the "go-to" people for questions about Student Data Systems, Educator and Financial Systems, and general IT assistance. Every application used at Utah State Board of Education has a support person assigned to help with any questions that may arise.

Help desk hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Development

The Development teams create, update, and maintain the applications used by the Utah State Board of Education. Utah State Board of Education has four development teams that cover two main areas; Student Data Systems Development and Educator and Financial Systems Development.

Student Data Related Development

The two Student Data Systems Development teams develop and implement systems, application and reports that support LEAs with state and federal reporting through student data collections. This includes Aspire Student Information Systems (SIS), Utah's Online Performance Information for Adult Education (UTopia), Data Warehouse, State Education Research File (SERF), Assessment, Utah Transcript and Record Exchange (UTREx), EDFacts, Statewide Student Identification (SSID), and the Data Gateway.

Educator and Financial Systems Development

The two Educator and Financial Systems teams develop and implement systems, applications and reports that support the Utah State Board of Education in teacher licensing, School Finance, and Internal Accounting. These teams are also responsible for the Utah State Board of Education webpages, Intranet, and Extranet.

Operations and Media Support

The Operations team takes care of all Utah State Board of Education devices that connect to the Utah State Board of Education network. The Operations team keeps Utah State Board of Education connected and our computer systems healthy and secure.

The Media Support Staff specialize in Media Production, including studio audio and video recordings, Camtasia screen recordings, off site video recordings, and editing and post production. They also provide A/V support in all conference rooms with standard codec equipment, including AirMedia, microphones, and video codecs.

Webinar support is provided upon request. Webinar platforms supported include Utah Education Network (UEN) stream cast, WebEx, Skype for Business Broadcast and Skype for Business and YouTube video stream.

Security

Security is a high priority for the Utah State Board of Education as we interact daily with student records. The Operations team supports the IT Security Manager in ensuring that the Utah State Board of Education infrastructure is as secure. All Utah State Board of Education staff are required to attend annual security training.

Website

The Web team manages the Content Management System (CMS), the backbone of the Utah State Board of Education website. Utah State Board of Education sections are responsible for the content of their pages. The Web team provides support and back up for the section web editors and web stagers including training of the CMS and Office of Civil Rights (OCR) web accessibility compliance.

Services

The Information Technology Department provides support and technical assistance to the Utah State Board of Education. This includes:

  • Application Support
  • Custom Systems
  • Data Entry
  • E-mail
  • Hardware and Software Consultation
  • Local-Area Networks (LANs)
  • Maintenance of all Servers and Databases
  • Printers
  • Remote Access
  • Security
  • Telecommunications

Help Desk

Help Desk hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Support

Phone: (801) 538-7800

Desktop Support

Phone: (801) 538-7970

Utah State Board of Education Applications

Aspire Student Information System (SIS)

Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools (CACTUS)

Data Gateway

Recommended Instructional Materials System (RIMS)
Massively Integrated Data Analytics System (MIDAS)

Statewide Student Identification (SSID):

Student Enrollment, Approval and Tracking System (SEATS)

Teacher Supplemental Salary Program (TSSP)

Utah Charter Access Point (UCAP)

Utah's Online Performance Information for Adult Education (UTopia)

Utah Public Education Financial System (UPEFS)

Utah Transcript and Record Exchange (UTREx)

End User Removal Form

This form is for the Utah State Board of Education, District and Charter School use only! It is not intended for student use. Students should contact their school directly for assistance.

User

Submitter

System(s) (select all that apply)

IT Infrastructure

Application, Business Analyst, and Desktop Support

The two Application/Business Analyst/Desktop Support Teams offer customer support for the systems, applications, and reports utilized by the Utah State Board of Education and Utah Local Education Agencies (LEAs). They provide documentation and testing for Utah State Board of Education developed applications. Members of these teams also provide desktop support for all agency provided software and equipment. They are the "go-to" people for questions about Student Data Systems, Educator and Financial Systems, and general IT assistance. Every application used at Utah State Board of Education has a support person assigned to help with any questions that may arise.

Help desk hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Development

The Development teams create, update, and maintain the applications used by the Utah State Board of Education. Utah State Board of Education has four development teams that cover two main areas; Student Data Systems Development and Educator and Financial Systems Development.

Student Data Related Development

The two Student Data Systems Development teams develop and implement systems, application and reports that support LEAs with state and federal reporting through student data collections. This includes Aspire Student Information Systems (SIS), Utah's Online Performance Information for Adult Education (UTopia), Data Warehouse, State Education Research File (SERF), Assessment, Utah Transcript and Record Exchange (UTREx), EDFacts, Statewide Student Identification (SSID), and the Data Gateway.

Educator and Financial Systems Development

The two Educator and Financial Systems teams develop and implement systems, applications and reports that support the Utah State Board of Education in teacher licensing, School Finance, and Internal Accounting. These teams are also responsible for the Utah State Board of Education webpages, Intranet, and Extranet.

Operations and Media Support

The Operations team takes care of all Utah State Board of Education devices that connect to the Utah State Board of Education network. The Operations team keeps Utah State Board of Education connected and our computer systems healthy and secure.

The Media Support Staff specialize in Media Production, including studio audio and video recordings, Camtasia screen recordings, off site video recordings, and editing and post production. They also provide A/V support in all conference rooms with standard codec equipment, including AirMedia, microphones, and video codecs.

Webinar support is provided upon request. Webinar platforms supported include Utah Education Network (UEN) stream cast, WebEx, Skype for Business Broadcast and Skype for Business and YouTube video stream.

Security

Security is a high priority for the Utah State Board of Education as we interact daily with student records. The Operations team supports the IT Security Manager in ensuring that the Utah State Board of Education infrastructure is as secure. All Utah State Board of Education staff are required to attend annual security training.

Website

The Web team manages the Content Management System (CMS), the backbone of the Utah State Board of Education website. Utah State Board of Education sections are responsible for the content of their pages. The Web team provides support and back up for the section web editors and web stagers including training of the CMS and Office of Civil Rights (OCR) web accessibility compliance.