Felicity’s principal, Dr.Dignam, has been working closely with a few of our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic to brainstorm ideas, analyze the data management systems and adjust our electronic information systems to make for a collectively smoother experience for students, families and staff. In turn, we have launched a variety of new school-based platforms to maintain student, parent, and staff records. These will include an e-learning data management system for all Felicity School staff, a student information system to improve accessibility to learning resources, and a new parent portal for new and returning parents to electronically submit student information to the school, from releases of information for providers to registering students to start at Felicity School. For families, the system allows for online registration and document sharing. Students will not only be able to continue to access their online academic programs, but also access all other classroom work.
Currently, the system is up and running and allows for every teacher and paraprofessional to have protected access to information about their students, access to academic work, and resources that may be helpful for students. Our student information data repository simultaneously improves our IEP management. This system is going to make our work an effortless process when it comes to documentation and monitoring student progress, with our valued district partners, to match IEP goals.
Further, we provided some technology updates inside the building. Felicity administration has been able to upgrade security systems with twenty cameras throughout the building. This will ensure staff and student safety and has been a feature that Felicity has been working towards since our new building transition was complete. Additionally, we officially added additional door security with camera entry features to help assist visitors such as parents and district partners, with the sign in process. Specific to our health regulations, temperature taking stations are also utilized as students and staff enter the facility every day.