Ashley,
Thank you for the reminder about this valuable resource-it's always great to revisit tools and ideas that can help improve our work.
I've been reflecting on some of the broader challenges schools face, particularly the lack of standardization in roles and responsibilities of tech professionals. While titles like department head, dean of students, CFO, or athletic director are universally recognized, there seems to be little understanding-or agreement-on just how much technology roles have evolved, especially with the significant scope creep that's occurred, dare I say, since COVID.
Additionally, your message has me wondering if perhaps we are not the intended audience for some of this data. Are we unintentionally stuck in an echo chamber, overlooking how others may interpret or utilize this information differently? It's worth considering how a fresh perspective-or even a different audience-might add value or clarity with commentary to tell the story of how tech departments evolve along with their needs and commensurate responsibilities.
Cheers,
H
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Original Message:
Sent: 1/22/2025 1:33:00 PM
From: Ashley Cross
Subject: RE: Technology Department Staffing Survey: Understanding School Staffing Structures
Hey everyone!
Last year, ATLIS launched the interactive dashboard. It includes tech department size:
FYI, I've passing along the request for number of campuses and day/boarding as suggestions to incorporate into future benchmarking.
If any of you have additional suggestions on data points that would be useful to you, please add them to the discussion below. It is very helpful to ATLIS as we strive to serve you. Thanks for your feedback!
ATLIS is hosting a virtual meet-up on the topic of hiring and staffing for the tech department. Mark is going to lead the conversation on Tuesday, February 25 from 2-3 p.m. EDT. I hope to see all of you there! Please register for the event here.
Thanks, Mark, for kicking off this useful discussion!
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Dr. Ashley Cross
Senior Director of Education and Content
www.theatlis.org
888-502-8547
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-16-2025 08:57 AM
From: Mark Adair
Subject: Technology Department Staffing Survey: Understanding School Staffing Structures
Dear Technology Leaders,
I am reaching out to advocate for increased staffing in the technology department at our school. As part of this effort, I've been researching data on staffing levels across schools similar to ours. While I came across an ATLIS resource, it does not provide the specific data we need for our unique situation. Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate other relevant resources.
Our school serves students from PreK through grade 12, operates as both a day and boarding school, and spans multiple campuses. These factors add complexity to our operations and, I believe, necessitate additional redundancy in certain positions to ensure smooth functioning.
I am seeking your support by asking you to share details about the staffing structure at your school through this survey. Your input will be invaluable, and I plan to share the results with the group later this quarter.
Thank you for considering my request. Your assistance will help in shaping a clearer picture of technology staffing needs across schools.
#General
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Mark Adair
St. Anne's-Belfield School
Charlottesville VA
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