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Learning first in a culture of excellence and innovation for all students at Wayzata Public Schools, we mindfully embrace technology to provide an innovative, customer-focused and robust framework in the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning, and public service.
Contact
Help Desk: 763-745-5100
Email: helpdesk@wayzataschools.org
Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Central Middle School (305 Vicksburg Lane North, Plymouth)
- Contact Us
- Building Support
- Acceptable Use Policies
- iPad Insurance & Claims
- Uninsured iPad Repair
- Email Notices
Contact Us
Director of Technology
Wade Phillips
763-745-5101
Wade.Phillips@wayzataschools.org
Classroom Integration
Dave Zukor
Elementary Integration
763-745-5108
David.Zukor@wayzataschools.org
Belinda Stutzman
Middle School Integration
763-745-5116
Belinda.Stutzman@wayzataschools.org
Tina Christopherson
High School Integration
763-745-6652
Tina.Christopherson@wayzataschools.org
Operations
Bob Barbknecht
Manager of Operations and Infrastructure
763-745-5107
Bob.Barbknecht@wayzataschools.org
Samuel Gibbs
Systems Administrator
763-745-5114
Samuel.Gibbs@wayzataschools.org
Blake Johnson
Systems Administrator
763-745-5105
Blake.Johnson@wayzataschools.org
Joe McNeal
Audio/Video Specialist
763-745-5121
Joe.McNeal@wayzataschools.org
Corey Nielsen
Systems Administrator
763-745-5128
Corey.Nielsen@wayzataschools.org
Jim Reeve
Systems Administrator
763-745-5120
Jim.Reeve@wayzataschools.org
Support
Brian Ackerman
Manager of Support and Information Systems
763-745-5102
Brian.Ackerman@wayzataschools.org
Julie Hiebert
Supervisor of Support
763-745-5103
Julie.Hiebert@wayzataschools.org
Julie Briant
Help Desk Technician
763-745-5125
Julie.Briant@wayzataschools.org
Jennifer Houg
Help Desk Technician
763-745-6645
Jennifer.Houg@wayzataschools.org
Kathy Labowitch
Skyward Support
763-745-5110
Kathy.Labowitch@wayzataschools.org
Josh Mahowald
Skyward Support
763-745-5111
Josh.Mahowald@wayzataschools.org
Benjamin Roberts
Help Desk Technician
763-745-5123
Benjamin.Roberts@wayzataschools.org
Amy Sorensen
Skyward Support
763-745-5109
Amy.Sorensen@wayzataschools.org
Building Support
Elementary School Technology Paraprofessionals
Birchview
Kevin Warns
763-745-5352
Kevin.Warns@wayzataschools.org
Gleason Lake
763-745-5452
Greenwood
Nathaniel O'Neal
763-745-5552
Nathaniel.ONeal@wayzataschools.org
Kimberly Lane
Myan Jacobson
763-745-5653
Myan.Jacobson@wayzataschools.org
Meadow Ridge
763-745-7160
North Woods
763-745-4052
Oakwood
Joel Mellor
763-745-5757
Joel.Mellor@wayzataschools.org
Plymouth Creek
Virginia Kreisle
763-745-5828
Virginia.Kreisle@wayzataschools.org
Sunset Hill
Sarah Rathe
763-745-5977
Sarah.Rathe@wayzataschools.org
Middle School Technology Paraprofessionals
Central
Kristiann Stotz
763-745-6123
Kristiann.Stotz@wayzataschools.org
East
Caleb Willison
763-745-6252
Caleb.Willison@wayzataschools.org
West
Lynn Tombers
763-745-6581
Lynn.Tombers@wayzataschools.org
High School Technology Paraprofessionals
High School Help Desk: 763-745-6650
Kristen Bennett
763-734-6647
Kristen.Bennett@wayzataschools.org
Tom Wallfred
763-745-6646
Tom.Wallfred@wayzataschools.org
Acceptable Use Policies
iPad Insurance & Claims
If you would like to purchase insurance for your child's iPad, please review the current iPad insurance process.
If updates or corrections need to be made to your enrollment or you have questions about the policy, please email them to service@safeware.com.
In the event of a claim, please take your child's iPad to Smartfix (801 Twelve Oaks Center Drive, Suite 816 B, Wayzata).
Coverage Includes
| Accidental damage | ✔️ |
| Theft, robbery, burglary | ✔️ |
| Drops / falls | ✔️ |
| Collisions | ✔️ |
| Cracked screens | ✔️ |
| Liquid spills / submersion | ✔️ |
| Standard perils | ✔️ |
| Mechanical breakdown | ✔️ |
| Manufacturer defect | ✔️ |
Need File an Insurance Claim?
Bring your iPad to SmartFix to start the process. SmartFix will submit the claim to the insurance company.
SmartFix
801 Twelve Oak Center Drive Suite 816B, Wayzata
952-236-7369
wesmartfix.com
Common Questions You May Have During iPad Insurance Enrollment
Because of the highly mobile nature of technology programs, with devices being used at both school and at home, Wayzata Public Schools has partnered with Safeware. Safeware has a safe, secure, and easy method for purchasing coverage for your child's District-issued iPad.
Go to partner.safeware.com using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Once you've entered all the requested information, including your credit card information, you will be asked to hit "Submit" again. If you hit this button more than once, your credit card will be charged more than once.
Common Questions You May Have During Your Enrollment
- What website do I go to for insurance for my child?
The website for K-12 student enrollment is partner.safeware.com. Check the enrollment form you received from your school for specific login information. - I misspelled my child’s name/I put the wrong serial number in. How do I fix this?
If you have enrolled with an incorrect serial number or a student name simply email us the school name, school district name, resident state and amount of premium requested on the portal as well as corrected student name/serial number to service1@safeware.com. The same rule applies if you didn’t enter a name or serial number at all. We will correct these issues on our end and make your school aware. - I have more than one child in the same school technology program? Do I only enroll once?
If you have more than one child to enroll you will have to do so one at a time and you will be charged for each enrollment. You will also receive an email confirmation for each enrollment. - I got more than one enrollment confirmation email for the same child. Can I get a refund?
If you receive more than one email confirmation or if you have duplicate enrollments please send us an email with the school name, school district name, resident state and amount of premium requested on the portal as well as student name and serial number to service1@safeware.com. We will contact you as soon as we can to inform you of your refund(s) and make your school aware of the duplicate(s). - I can’t log in.
Please contact Mike Ertel, Safeware insurance agent, at mertel@safeware.com for assistance. - I missed the window to enroll my child. Can I still enroll him/her?
If you missed the enrollment window, please contact your school for further assistance.
Uninsured iPad Repair
iPad Repair Facilities
The repair facilities listed below are provided for your convenience only. Wayzata Public Schools does not warranty the work completed by any repair facility nor does the District promote any repair facility over another. Some facilities may offer a discount to Wayzata Public Schools students; contact the repair facility for more information and for store hours.
Device Pitstop of Maple Grove
(offers a discount to Wayzata students)
13732 83rd Way N, Maple Grove
763-568-7578
devicepitstop.com
(offers a discount to Wayzata students)
13732 83rd Way N, Maple Grove
763-568-7578
devicepitstop.com
SmartFix
(offers a discount to Wayzata students)
801 Twelve Oak Center Drive Suite 816B, Wayzata
952-236-7369
wesmartfix.com
Email Notices
Digital Wellness
Helping K-12 students be safe, smart and responsible users of online technology is important to their well-being. We want to provide parents and guardians with resources and information. We hope this information will help you guide your students in developing safe, smart and responsible internet use habits.
Digital Citizenship
Respect Yourself: I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate. I will consider the information and images I post online. I will not post personal information about my life, experiences, experimentation, or relationships. I will not be obscene.
Protect Yourself: I will ensure that the information I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me. I will protect passwords, accounts, and resources.
Respect Others: I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to flame, bully, harass, or stalk other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites. I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist, or inappropriate. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other people's private spaces or areas.
Protect Others: I will protect others by reporting abuse, not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications and not visiting sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist, or inappropriate.
Respect Intellectual Property: I will request permission to use resources and suitably cite any and all use of websites, books, media, etc. I will use and abide by the fair use rules.
Protect Intellectual Property: I will request to use the software and media others produce. I will use free and open source alternatives rather than pirating software. I will purchase, license, and register all software. I will purchase my music and other media and refrain from distributing these in a manner that violates their licenses.
The Basics
We encourage you to follow these 10 basic guidelines to help keep your children safe on the Internet.
- Keep all Internet access in a public place, including cellphones. Do not allow students to charge devices in their bedrooms.
- Make, sign, review and display an Internet Use Contract with your children to ensure that they understand the rules.
- Talk to your children regularly about where they are going online. Have them show you. Don't be afraid to learn from them. Remember, you are the expert in making good decisions.
- Remember: We all learn through practice. Taking away computer privileges for long periods of time can encourage students to use the Internet when you're not watching and not tell you when something is wrong. Keep the lines of communication open between you and your children.
- Know your child's usernames and passwords. Make it clear that online social networks are not private. You need to know who their friends are and make sure they are building healthy relationships.
- Model responsible use and regularly review the rules with your student.
- Talk to your student about privacy and permanence. Google their name with them regularly and talk about their digital footprint.
- Recommend positive ways to create a better digital footprint.
- Talk to your student about being a good online citizen. Remember: What is good offline is good online.
- Read Dr. Smock's article "Why I'm putting down the iPhone".
Resource Library
Presentation Archive
Tips & Resources by Topic
- Set Clear Expectations
- Create Healthy Screen Habits
- Be Smart About What You Share
- Monitor Your Student's Online Activity
- Monitor Your Student's Gaming Habits
- Understand Your Student's Social Networks
- Be Prepared for Cyberbullying
- Free or Low Cost Internet Service
Set Clear Expectations
Create Healthy Screen Habits
Learning how to manage multiple sources of information and potential distractions is a critical life skill, one best learned before heading off to college or the workplace. Help your student follow these general rules.
- Balance sedentary screen time with physical activity.
- Break up screen time into small increments.
- Use technology creatively, not passively. Example: making a video vs. watching a cartoon
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Be Smart About What You Share
It is important for students to understand that information that is on the Internet never really goes away. These resources can help you demonstrate that fact and teach your children how to protect their privacy online.
- Common Sense Media: Online Privacy: What it is and How to Get It
- Google Alerts - If you set up a Google Alert for members of your family, you will receive emails with information that appears about you online.
- How Stuff Works: Top Ten Things You Should Not Share On Social Networks
- The WayBack Machine - See what the web looked like at any time since it began. Deleting content from the web doesn't really make it go away.
Monitor Your Student's Online Activity
Monitor Your Student's Gaming Habits
Twenty-seven percent of 12- to 17-year olds choose to game with people they first meet online. Be sure to monitor your student's gaming habits. Here are 10 handy tips from NetSmartz Kidz.
- View game ratings and prescreen games online before purchasing.
- Check to be sure the console comes with parental control features.
- Set parental controls before children start playing. (Consult the user guide.)
- Set up consoles in a common area for easy supervision.
- Decide if you want to use the console’s Internet capabilities.
- Set gaming rules with your children, such as how long and with whom they can play.
- Choose gender-neutral, appropriate screen names.
- Decide if you want to allow voice chat. If you do, use voice masking features.
- Teach your children not to reveal personal information through voice chat.
- Encourage your children not to respond to cyberbullies and to block unwanted contact.
Learn More
Understand Your Student's Social Networks
Be Prepared for Cyberbullying
The National Council on Cyberbullying provides the following recommendations.
- Keep your password safe! You can tell your parents about it, but not anyone else — not even your best friend!
- Don’t share secrets, photos, or anything online that might be embarrassing if someone found out (like your entire school!).
- Set up email and instant messenger accounts with your parents. Make sure not to put your name, age, address, or phone number in your profile or screen name.
- Don't send messages when you're angry. Wait until you cool off so you don't say something you'll regret. Remember Scruff’s steps for getting along.
- Let bullies know that cyberbullying is not ok. If your friends are cyberbullying, tell them that it’s not funny and that cyberbullying hurts people.
- Be as nice online as you are offline.
If a cyberbully is bothering you:
- Don't respond to emails or messages that are mean to you or your friends.
- Don’t forward emails or messages that are mean or that spread rumors about other people.
- Don't open emails or messages from someone you know is a bully.
- Block anyone who acts like a cyberbully.
- Save or print all messages from bullies.
- Show the messages to an adult you trust—like a parent or a teacher—and ask for help. If the first adult you tell doesn't help you, keep telling until someone does.
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Free or Low Cost Internet Service
Families who need free or low-cost household internet service can contact Comcast (call 855-846-8376) and CenturyLink (call 888-833-9522). Wayzata Public Schools does not endorse either of these services.