Area of Practice - Technology

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

• manages the development of a technology plan by prioritizing jurisdiction needs and budgeting for short- and long-term costs to account fr new and changing technologies.
• manages the development, evaluation, implementation, training and use of technology in area of responsibility
• manages the maintenance of technology systems (ie, hardware, software, peripheral, networking) by selecting evaluating and purchasing components in order to control access, provide ease of use and protect data integrity
• ensures that a business continuity plan is in place

1. Direct or develop management information systems
2. Apply current technology to the storage, security, analysis and communication of data
3. Evaluate the cost benefit of information in relation to organizational value
4. Develop a records management system that complies with legal requirements
5. Coordinate and monitor computerized management systems used in decision making
6. Assist and coordinate the gathering and reporting of information for statutory reports
7. Assist with the development, evaluation, implementation and use of technology in areas of responsibility
8. Assist with long range technology planning
9. Promote and assist with technology training
10. Allocate financial resources and specifications pertaining to the purchase and installation of applicable technology and infrastructures within the system.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Is the practice of managing records of an organization through their lifecyle from the time they are created to their eventual disposal.  This includes identifying, classifying, storing, securing, retrieving, accessing, tracking and destroying or permanently preserving records.

A School Business Official

• understands and ensures an appropriate records management system is in practice that addresses jurisdictional needs in keeping with legislative requirements.
• understands how the management of records must comply with the Information and Protection of Privacy requirements.

COMPETENCIES

1. Support the plan, design, implementation and maintenance of records management programs and services
2. Ensure the development of a process to capture, collect and receive records from internal or external sources.
3. Ensure there is a system to design and apply classification schemes that ensures consistent methods of organizing, describing and accessing information.
4. Ensure the system provides access to information within established organizational polices , legal concerns, information and privacy legislation and copyright.
5. Ensure a system is in place to store, preserve and protect information, including business resumption plans, and security systems for physical storage and electronic records.
6. Develop a records retention policy and schedule for appropriate retention and disposal of records.
7. Review and assess document management systems for the acquiring, creating and maintaining electronic records.
8. Specific understanding of privacy legislation, copyright, internal policies and procedures as it relates to collection, use, retention and disposal of personal, organizational or third party information.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Intellectual property rights include trademarks, copyright, patents, industrial design rights and trade secrets.  These cover music, literature, artistic works, discoveries, inventions, words, phrases, symbols and designs.

• has a comprehensive knowledge of different types of intellectual property and legislative requirements to ensure the protection and use of intellectual property.

COMPETENCIES

1. Comprehend, assist, analyze values of intellectual property models and related legal principles
2. Identify types of intellectual property and related infrastructures
3. Understanding of Copyright Laws and other related legislation and regulations that may apply to the development and/or use of materials by all stakeholders within the system.