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System testing for potential remote learning days
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Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about the DOE's preparedness for potential remote learning days through system testing. Intekhab Shakil, Chief Information Officer, provides information on the department's testing procedures and readiness.
- DOE conducts quarterly tests of the system to ensure scalability for remote education
- A recent test was conducted a few weeks prior, with satisfactory results
- The system is prepared to handle all students logging in successfully if a remote day is necessary
Intekhab Shakil
6:35:13
Yes.
6:35:14
We have been every quarter.
6:35:17
We are testing our system to ensure that it's scalable and able to manage remote education if needed.
6:35:24
We just recently conducted a test a few weeks ago, and we are very satisfied with the results, with the scaling and the work that has gone in the last six months to ensure if there's a remote day, every student is able to log in successfully with no issues.
Rita Joseph
6:35:38
Okay.
6:35:42
Thank you all for your testimony.
6:35:44
First deputy chancellor, thank you for hanging out with me today.
6:35:47
And Emma It's
Daniel Weisberg
6:35:47
always a pleasure.
Rita Joseph
6:35:48
Always a pleasure.
Daniel Weisberg
6:35:49
Truly.
6:35:50
Thank you, chair.
6:35:50
Thanks very much, and thank you, staff.