Technology Services provide solutions for all district-related hardware, software, network, and service needs. Currently, the department maintains approximately 7,000 end user computers across 12 physical sites. The district buildings are connected via a fiber optic network at all locations. Both students and staff have access to desktops or laptops and the district is 1:1 chromebooks for all students in grades K-12. The current replacement cycle for end users machines is approximated at seven years. Students are responsible for learning and applying the Wisconsin Information and Technology Literacy Standards as a part of their classwork.

Technology Service maintains, supports, installs, and repairs the computing, mainframe, and network resources of the school district on a year-round basis. IT also works in conjunction with the Building Technicians to ensure that staff and student PC assets are kept in working order. Finally, IT also provides  various training resources. 

Instructional Technology 

•Support technology as a tool for instruction and communication with students, staff, guardians, and community.
•Analyze and review district technology efficiency in regard to the need for hardware and software platform upgrades as stated in the District Technology Plan.
•Expand technology opportunities for students, staff and the community.
•Promote the efficient and effective use of district resources.
•Utilize technology to enhance student learning environment.
•Establish a common vision for technology in West Bend School District
 

Tim Harder
Director of Facilities and Technology
262-335-5630
tharder@wbsd-schools.org
 

Karen Zainer
Executive Assistant
262-335-5505
kzainer@wbsd-schools.org

Kim Marshall
Skyward Database Coordinator
262-335-8305
kmarshall@wbsd-schools.org

Doug Duehning - Senior Computer Technician

Steve Hoffman - Computer Technician

Joy Buehler - Computer Technician

Steve Buttitta - Computer Technician

Jeremiah Friday-Skenandore -Computer Technician

Kim Christiansen
Library Media Services Coordinator
kimc@wbsd-schools.org