Tahlequah Public Schools

The Tahlequah Public Schools’ Technology Services department is involved in ‘everything technology’ throughout the district. We maintain email servicing, networking, software and hardware maintenance, phone, door access, security cameras, user management (passwords, etc) as well as manage Tahlequah Public Schools’ electronic communication outlets. As computing technology spreads into other areas, we are there to lend support.

Click here to see our Technology Services staff.

Click here to access our helpdesk system (TPS Staff only)

Software & Hardware

We manage a host of software ranging from major companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Adobe to small third-party applications that specialize in particular subjects.

This includes all CPU’s, chromebooks, ipads, monitors, networked printers/copiers, and other peripheral devices. Contact Technology Services for product buying recommendations.

Student Devices

Tahlequah Public Schools supplies all students from Kindergarten through 12th grade with student devices. Currently, Kindergarten and first grade receive iPads with data plans through AT&T, and 2nd grade through 12 grade receive Chromebooks.

T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon hotspots are also available for checkout for students 2nd grade through 12th grade. This year, hotspots will initially be checked out to current students on the open house night (August 15th, 4:00-7:00 pm). They will be checked out in the media center by our technology staff until we run out. We will continue to take forms after we run out, and students will be placed on a waiting list. We will need this form (only the signature page) to be filled out and turned in before a hotspot can be checked out. We will also have printed copies on hand that evening.

We also offer a Student Device Protection Plan for $25 per device/per year. Details can be found here.

Email & Network

Tahlequah Public Schools uses Microsoft Office 365 for email services.

Third-party contractors are often used in maintaining the fiber optic network connecting the schools together. Computer Services may use contractors or in-house employees in maintaining the internal connections and networking hardware.

WiFi is available for employees, guests, and students.

User Management

Tahlequah Public Schools has over 500 employees and manages all TPS network and Information NOW passwords. If you are an employee and need your network password reset, call Jason Rini, Curtis McCullough, or Robert Batson at 918-458-4190. If you are an employee needing access to Wengage, you can call Shawna Bastson at 918-458-4100 for information and/or password resets.

Electronic Communication

Technlogy Services serves Tahlequah Public Schools’ students, parents and families, staff members and community stakeholders – by increasing awareness, understanding, involvement and support for schools through effective communication and community engagement via the district website, teacher websites, and our social media network.

File Services

Tahlequah utilizes both Google Apps for Education (Google Drive) and Office 365 for online collaboration and storage of files along in addition to traditional file server storage options.

Contact

If you have a support question, comments, or general inquiry, feel free to call the Computer Services department..

Technology Services
Tahlequah Public Schools
404 N. Mission
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Phone: (918) 458-4190

Transportation

Student Transportation Services is responsible for transporting Tahlequah Public Schools’ students to and from school on a daily basis. Our Mission is:

To safely deliver students to and from school and to promote the moral characteristics necessary for the children’s well-being.

Bus Routes
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Transportation Student Handbook
Snow Routes | Severe Weather Safe Practices

Free transportation in district-owned buses is furnished to students who reside in the district. All buses used by the Tahlequah Public Schools meet the requirements of the State Board of Education and operate in compliance with their regulations. All students are urged to regard the bus as a classroom as far as conduct is concerned. Safety is stressed at all times.

The driver of the bus is a school official and has the same authority as a classroom teacher over the students in his/her care. After a student gets on the bus, he/she is under the supervision of the bus driver and is expected to help him/her maintain discipline in order to prevent serious accidents. The driver has absolute authority and is expected to look after the welfare of all students under his/her care; any student may be removed from the bus that persists in disobeying regulations. After getting on the bus , no student is to depart from the bus until it reaches school in the morning or arrives at the designated place for him/her to leave the bus in the evening, except by special permission from the driver. A note signed and dated by the parents and principal will be necessary for permission to be given the student to disembark at another stop or to ride a different bus than normal.

Location:	820 Pendleton
Phone: Fax:	(918) 458-4168 (918) 453-1321
Director:	Paul Martin
Secretary:	Teresa Ledbetter
Hours:	M-F: 5am to 6pm

Calendar

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Download the 2022-2023 Calendar

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Click here for the live calendar.

Student Device Protection Plan

Tahlequah Public Schools

Student Device Protection Plan

Tahlequah Parents and Students:

We are excited to be offering a Student Device Protection Plan for the 2022-2023 School year! The details can be found below (Instructions on how to purchase through the InTouch Portal will be posted in the following weeks).

TPS students will be issued a student device that includes a Chromebook or iPad, charging cord, and protective carrying case. The Student Device Protection Plan gives parents the option to purchase a $25 per student protection plan covering the repair or replacement costs of the student devices. Families are encouraged but not required to participate in this voluntary program. The plan does NOT cover internet hotspots. The protection plan must be purchased no later than one week after the student takes possession of the device. Payments for the protection plan will be accepted starting July 6^ththrough the InTouch Portal, (instructions for first-time users can be found here) or you can make a payment at your school site starting August 1^st. The protection plan is effective from payment through June 30^th, 2023.

Protection Plan Coverage:

If purchased, the Student Device Protection Plan covers damage to student devices as follows:

100% of the FIRST incident of damage or theft
50% of the SECOND incident of damage or theft
0% of any additional incident of damage or theft - After two incidents, the parent/guardian is responsible for all repairs and replacement costs.

This plan does not cover lost equipment, only damaged or stolen equipment.

STOLEN CLAIMS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A POLICE REPORT.

Evidence of any intentional damage or signs the Chromebook or iPad was not regularly carried in the district-issued case will not be covered by the insurance.

Item	Without Protection Plan	With Protection Plan
Item	Without Protection Plan	1st Incident (100% covered)	2nd Incident (50% covered)	3rd Incident (0% covered)
Chromebook	$200	$0	$100	$200
Chromebook Screen	$50	$0	$25	$50
Chromebook Camera	$50	$0	$25	$50
Chromebook Keyboard and Trackpad	$50	$0	$25	$50
Chromebook Bezel	$30	$0	$15	$30
Chromebook Bottom or Top Cover	$30	$0	$15	$30
Chromebook Damaged Cases	$30	$0	$15	$30
Chromebook Damaged Charger	$30	$0	$15	$30
iPad	$300	$0	$150	$300
iPad Screen	$100	$0	$50	$100
iPad Damaged Case	$10	$0	$5	$10
iPad Damaged Charger	$10	$0	$5	$10

*Exact repair/replacement costs will be determined at the time of the repair, on a case-by-case basis. There may be costs not covered under warranty that may be assessed at the time of damage.

NOTE: According to the Student Device Agreement, parents/guardians who do not participate in the Student Device Protection Plan are responsible for the full cost of any damage or loss (including theft).