It's Google Time

PLCS Email, Calendar and Contact are Moving from Outlook to Google on June 15. Are you ready for the change? Over the next week you will be receiving daily “Google Facts”. The goal of this publication is to answer your questions, fully explain the transition plan to Google and prepare everyone to switch to Google on June 15th. We want to give every staff member the tools they need to help make this transition as smooth as possible.

The technology department has built a website with numerous training videos and other resources to assist staff with the transition to Google. To access that information click here.

The technology department has built a website with numerous training videos and other resources to assist staff with the transition to Google. Click here to view resources on using the Google calendar.

Create an Event

Click here for step by step instructions on how to get to your calendar and create a new event.

Find Open Times to Meet

Are you scheduling meetings with coworkers? Click here for instructions on how to find open times to meet with others.

Share Your Calendar

Do you share your calendar with team members? Click here for a how to on sharing your calendar.

Create New Calendars

Do you like to keep your calendar organized? You can create different calendars for your events. Click here for step by step instructions.

Q: Can I login to Google using my new email address right now?

A: No, the switch to Google will happen on Monday, June 15th. Please wait until that morning to login to Google with your new email address.

Q: Will I have a new email address?

A: Yes, all email address will change. Your email address will change to Firstname.Lastname@plcschools.org

Q: What will be switching to Google on June 15th?

A: Your email, calendar, contacts and tasks will be switched to Google on June 15th. You will still have access to One Drive and One Note through Office365.

Q: After the switch to Google, will emails sent to my @paplv.org email forward to my new email address?

A: Yes, all emails sent to your current @paplv.org email will forward to your new @plcschools.org email.

Q: Can we still use the documents and power points we have created?

A: Yes. You will still have access to your One Drive and One Note accounts.

Q: Will we still have access to Office 365 tools on our desktops?

A: Yes. All Office 365 tools your currently have on your desktop will stay there and you can use them.

Q: After the switch to Google, will I still have access to the emails that are currently in my inbox?

A: Yes. All emails that are currently in your Office 365 inbox will be moved to your new Google email for you.

Email your questions to plcscommunications@paplv.org and we will answer them in next Google newsletter.

The technology department will be offering two ways to get support after the transition to Google on Monday, June 15th.

1. Virtual Support

The technology team will be available via zoom to help answer your questions and make this transition as smooth as possible.

To request virtual support, contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@paplv.org or call 402-537-6299.

Times Virtual Google Support via Zoom is available

• Monday, June 15th from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 16th from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 17th from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 5 p.m.
• Thursday, June 18th from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 8 p.m.
• Friday, June 19th from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 5 p.m.

2. In-Person Support

The technology team will be at the Technology Training Center (TTC) for in-person support.

Masks are required for entry to the TTC.

Times the TTC will be open for support

• Monday, June 15th from 12 - 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 16th from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 5 p.m.
• Friday, June 19th from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 5 p.m.

Technology will be available for In-Person Support

Thursday, June 18th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Custodians, please feel free to stop by one of the secondary buildings for help, to answer questions and to make this transition as smooth as possible for you.

Masks are required for entry into the secondary buildings (La Vista Middle, Liberty Middle, Papillion Middle, Papillion La Vista High School and Papillion La Vista South High School).

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Papillion La Vista Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Dr. Trent Steele, Director of Secondary Human Resources and Student Services, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6214 (tsteele@paplv.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Kati Settles, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6204 (ksettles@paplv.org). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact OCR at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, #320, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, (816) 268-0550 (voice), or (877) 521-2172 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or email ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.