News

September 13, 2005: New Gateway Employee Purchase Program
Gateway has revamped their EPP (Employee Purchase Program) for LBUSD employees. See Details

March 1, 2004: New 5 Year Extended Warranties
Desktop systems are now required to be purchased with a 5 year warranty. Gateway system prices now include this warranty. Pricing for Apple Systems.

December 2003: Vandalism Process
The Vandalism Process has been updated to get your technology working again in less time and with less paperwork.

December 2003: Home computers At Work:
Rules related to the Use of Home Computers on the District network have been created, approved and published.

December 2003: New $799 Gateway PC Approved For Purchase
The Gateway E-2100 comes with a 15 inch LCD monitor.

December 2003: Updated Guidelines For Donated Equipment
There has been a major change in the way that the District recognizes and services donated equipment and equipment purchased with donated funds. New Guidlines.

March 2003: Employee Purchase Program For Apple & Gateway Computers
Long Beach Unified School District Employees can receive special pricing on the purchase of a new Apple or Gateway computer for home use.

March 2003: District Cabling Standards
The District standards for data cabling have been updated. Please see the latest version before beginning any data cabling projects.

February 2003: Common Sense Guidelines For Web Pages
Sites that maintain their own web pages will want to review these 'common sense' guidelines regarding web page design and content.

February 2003: Internet Guidelines for Represented Certificated Staff
District Internet and Electronic Mail Guidelines and Procedure for Represented Certificated Staff provided by ERO.

January 2003: Forms and Downloads
The most commonly requested forms and software are now available for download.

September 2002: Apple Extended Warranty
All Apple computers will be purchased with a 3 year, extended parts warranty. See the "Current Catalog" for more information.

June 2002: Latest District Technology Plan
Find the most current version of the 'Tech Plan' here.

May 2002: Power Control Device Required On Computers Beginning July 1, 2002
Effective July 1, 2002, all new computer installations will require a "Power Control Device". Devices such as the Kensingtom MasterPiece can be found in the stock catalog or by contacting Purchasing. Click the link above and see the Miscellaneous section for information on power control devices.

May 2002: Board Approves District Internet Guidelines
On May 21, 2002 the Board of Education approved the 'District Internet and Electronic Mail Guidelines and Procedures'. This document details the 'acceptable use' of technology within the District for both students and staff.

April 2002: Updated Data Cabling Specification
The District data cabling specifications have been updated to reflect the most recent updates in our cable plant designs.

November 2001: Lockdowns For Computers, Printers and A/V
A hardware 'lockdown' device is now REQUIRED on all new, computer, printer and A/V (television, VCR, etc.) installations in "instructional areas" (areas where students will have access to the equipment). Click the link above and see the Miscellaneous section for information on lockdowns.