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Stephen Lien

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Dale Ruebel

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Jim Scoates

Technology systems support is provided to our district staff and students by our Technology Systems Support Department.  The department manages the network, servers, school computers, student Chromebooks, audio/video devices, and other technology equipment in use throughout the district.

Stephen Lien, Technology Director
Direct: (507) 644-3513

Dale Ruebel, Technology Support Specialist
Direct: (507) 644-8381

Jim Scoates, Media Center Specialist
Direct: (507) 644-8385

Tech Support

Welcome families!  If you are in need of any help or services to assist with distance learning, please use these resource below.

If you have a Schoology, Seesaw, or Google Classroom Question... please reach out to your classroom teacher to see if they can assist you in any way.

Have you rebooted your device? ... If not, please try restarting your Chromebook or your iPad to see if that can solve the problem quickly.  If your Chromebook is not responsive, you can also try to force-restart your Chromebook.

Still need help? Contact the Helpdesk! ... If restarting your device cannot fix the problem, please reach out to us and let us know what's the matter.  Please call us at 507-644-8385, or e-mail us at helpdesk@redwoodareaschools.com.

Staff ... Please use our internal Helpdesk portal here. Thanks!

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Starting May 12, 2021 and continuing through the pandemic, low income households are eligible for a $50/mo reduction in their cost of broadband when utilizing a participating provider, or $75/mo reduction for households on qualifying Tribal lands. For more information, please visit the program's website, or visit this page for more information on how to apply.

Local broadband providers participating in the program include Arvig, CenturyLink, and MediaCom.