| Hail
to the CAB!
District’s
New E-mail/Communication
System on Schedule |
As previously reported in The 411, the District has a brand
new e-mail and communications software program in the works.
And thanks to Kathleen Ginestra who works in Magnet Programs,
it even has a name: CAB (Communicating Across Broward).
Testing and installation of the system is currently underway
and on schedule, reports Chuck Stanley, the District’s
Director of Technical Support Services. School-based employees
can expect to be trained upon their return to school in
the fall. “What’s important to understand about
CAB is that it’s much, much more than just an e-mail
system,” explained Mr. Stanley, “which is why
training is necessary. It has such features as calendaring
and bulletin boards and will change the way our District
communicates and collaborates. Users will even be able
to access the system from any Internet-based computer – at
home, on-the-road, anywhere.”
While the transition takes place, it’s important
to keep in mind the following:
• As employees are being transitioned from their current
system into CAB, it’s possible that their names may
appear more than once in the online e-mail directory for
both Quarterdeck and Exchange; please opt for the address
that contains the “@CAB” designation if you
are offered such a choice
• Mailing lists that cross district lines may become less
reliable as individuals are removed from existing lists
and transitioned onto CAB; check your mailing lists regularly
and carefully to make sure they still contain e-mail addresses
for the individuals you need. For example, if you have
a mailing list for “all principals,” some principals’ names
may be deleted as they are transitioned into CAB
• Mailing lists that are school-based will remain operational,
because schools are being transitioned in their entirety
at the same time. For example, a mailing list for “all
fifth grade teachers” at a particular school will
continue to function correctly.
Kathleen Ginestra |
What kind of feedback is the District getting from the
employees currently training on CAB? “It’s
all been very positive,” said Mr. Stanley. Kathleen
Ginestra is one employee who’s anxious to get online
with CAB. “E-mailing is my life,” she said, “as
I’m sure it is for just about everyone in our District.
It’s an amazing and crucial form of communicating,
especially for a District as large as ours.” A 10-year
District employee, Ms. Ginestra saw the “Name the
E-mail System” article in the last issue of The 411
and submitted her entry within minutes. “I thought
CAB was cute, but never dreamed it would win! I’m
a firm believer in inviting others to submit ideas and
suggestions and I’m honored that the District chose
mine!”
