IT policies and procedures provide clarity for everyone in the school district about the expected practices in the use of technology. Documentation of IT policies and procedures is a form of risk management as it allows for consistency and continuity in business operations. IT leaders are expected to model responsible management of the creation, implementation, and enforcement of policies related to the social, legal, and ethical issues linked to technology use throughout the school system.
Policies are formal statements issued by management to implement strategic goals, objectives, and operating principles.
Standards define the means and methods to implement the policy consistently across the enterprise.
Procedures are approved step-by-step instructions to be applied consistently across the enterprise.
This page provides a compilation of resources from multiple sources with the intent to assist school districts in their documentation of policies, procedures, and standards of operations in Information Technology.
Online Application Vetting policies and procedures from Arizona school districts that can be reviewed and applied: