Educational Software Approval Request Process

Purpose:  The Software Approval Process is meant to ensure:

• a chain of communication is established and followed

• program alignment is maintained

• students and their respective data are safe and secure

• MVUSD is protected from lawsuits related to AB 1584

Process:  The chain of communication is as follows:

1. Requester submits the online form requesting access to a third-party software.
2. The request is routed to his/her principal.
3. If approved, the request is routed to Educational Services.
4. If approved, the request is routed to Technology, Innovation & Assessment to ensure compliance with AB 1584 and to request/confirm cyber insurance.
5. If approved, the request is forwarded to the Chief Academic Officer for final approval.
6. If approved, the Principal is notified and must submit a Vendor Requisition to purchase the software. If it's free, skip this step.
7. The request is then forwarded back to Technology, Innovation & Assessment to begin integration and rostering processes.
8. Original requestor and Principal are notified that the integration is completed.