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How do I access my APS XChange account?
How do I access my APS XChange account?
You will receive an invitation via email to activate your account. Upon activating your account, you can login to APS XChange by going to aps.facebook.com. Your username is Username@apsk12.org and your password is the same as your APS login.
You will receive an invitation via email to activate your account. Upon activating your account, you can login to APS XChange by going to aps.facebook.com. Your username is Username@apsk12.org and your password is the same as your APS login.
I recently activated my account, and I am already a member of several groups of which I personally did not join. Why?
I recently activated my account, and I am already a member of several groups of which I personally did not join. Why?
Each APS employee is added into “default groups” to ensure that all users receive pertinent, districtwide news. These default groups are APS XChange General, APS XChange Tips and Tricks, and APS All Employees.
Each APS employee is added into “default groups” to ensure that all users receive pertinent, districtwide news. These default groups are APS XChange General, APS XChange Tips and Tricks, and APS All Employees.
I am attempting to sign up for a group, but the membership is closed. Is there a way for me to join this group?
I am attempting to sign up for a group, but the membership is closed. Is there a way for me to join this group?
Like Facebook, APS XChange has “open groups” that are made available for anyone to join as well as “closed groups” that are by invite only. A group administrator may elect to create a closed group to discuss private, departmental content. To join a closed group, you must request permission from the group administrator.
Like Facebook, APS XChange has “open groups” that are made available for anyone to join as well as “closed groups” that are by invite only. A group administrator may elect to create a closed group to discuss private, departmental content. To join a closed group, you must request permission from the group administrator.
I can’t find “APS XChange” in my app store. How do I download the mobile app?
I can’t find “APS XChange” in my app store. How do I download the mobile app?
You can take APS XChange on the go by downloading “Workplace by Facebook” in your IOS or Android device. You must sign in using the same credentials as you would when accessing APS XChange from a computer (Username@apsk12.org and your APS password).
You can take APS XChange on the go by downloading “Workplace by Facebook” in your IOS or Android device. You must sign in using the same credentials as you would when accessing APS XChange from a computer (Username@apsk12.org and your APS password).
How do I turn off notifications?
How do I turn off notifications?
To edit your notification settings for a group, go to a group and click Notifications in the top right. Next, you are given the following options:
To edit your notification settings for a group, go to a group and click Notifications in the top right. Next, you are given the following options:
All Posts: You'll get notifications any time members post in the group
All Posts: You'll get notifications any time members post in the group
Highlights: You'll get notifications for posts with lots of likes and comments, and coworkers' posts
Highlights: You'll get notifications for posts with lots of likes and comments, and coworkers' posts
Off: You won't get notifications when members post
Off: You won't get notifications when members post
Note: If a group reaches 250 members or more, its notification settings will be set to Highlights by default. Individual members of the group can still change their own notification settings. If the group type is Announcement, however, its default notification settings will be All Posts, irrespective of whether or not the group has more or less than 250 members.
Note: If a group reaches 250 members or more, its notification settings will be set to Highlights by default. Individual members of the group can still change their own notification settings. If the group type is Announcement, however, its default notification settings will be All Posts, irrespective of whether or not the group has more or less than 250 members.
Is my information secure? Can anyone outside of APS access APS XChange?
Is my information secure? Can anyone outside of APS access APS XChange?
No one outside of APS can access APS XChange; however, no social media platform is 100% secure. Please practice the same safety standards you would employ for your personal social media usage.
No one outside of APS can access APS XChange; however, no social media platform is 100% secure. Please practice the same safety standards you would employ for your personal social media usage.
Does APS have a digital usage policy? What is considered inappropriate use?
Does APS have a digital usage policy? What is considered inappropriate use?
Per the APS Employee Handbook:
Per the APS Employee Handbook:
Electronic Media Usage
Electronic Media Usage
Any electronic activity conducted via the APS network or using APS computers—including the APS e-mail account—is subject to inspection and monitoring. There should not be any expectation of privacy. Electronic systems should primarily be used for instructional and administrative support. Limited personal use is permitted. Use of APS Internet and technology resources is a privilege that may be revoked at any time. If you violate the national, state, local and system provisions about the use of electronic resources, you will lose access to the electronic network and/or face disciplinary actions.
Any electronic activity conducted via the APS network or using APS computers—including the APS e-mail account—is subject to inspection and monitoring. There should not be any expectation of privacy. Electronic systems should primarily be used for instructional and administrative support. Limited personal use is permitted. Use of APS Internet and technology resources is a privilege that may be revoked at any time. If you violate the national, state, local and system provisions about the use of electronic resources, you will lose access to the electronic network and/or face disciplinary actions.
Examples of inappropriate use include accessing or sending offensive materials or messages, including sexually explicit, defamatory, abusive, obscene or profane images/messages; racial or ethnic slurs; or threats. Other examples include messages or images promoting illegal activities such as controlled substances, partisan political activities or sectarian religion.
Examples of inappropriate use include accessing or sending offensive materials or messages, including sexually explicit, defamatory, abusive, obscene or profane images/messages; racial or ethnic slurs; or threats. Other examples include messages or images promoting illegal activities such as controlled substances, partisan political activities or sectarian religion.
For details, please refer to policy IFBG Internet Acceptable Use.
For details, please refer to policy IFBG Internet Acceptable Use.
Social Media Usage
Social Media Usage
Social media is a useful tool for effectively communicating with stakeholders about the work of the district. “Social Media” is defined as all social media activities by district employees, including but not limited to the use of blogs, forums, social networking sites and any other web-based communications on publicly available sites. Social media activities related to the work of the district are encouraged to take place in a classroom or district office setting so long as such activities do not detract from the employee’s effectiveness or other job duties.
Social media is a useful tool for effectively communicating with stakeholders about the work of the district. “Social Media” is defined as all social media activities by district employees, including but not limited to the use of blogs, forums, social networking sites and any other web-based communications on publicly available sites. Social media activities related to the work of the district are encouraged to take place in a classroom or district office setting so long as such activities do not detract from the employee’s effectiveness or other job duties.
The use of social media, even off duty and off premises, must not violate any Board policies or otherwise interfere with the employee’s performance of duties. The Board expects all employees to exercise professionalism and good judgment in any social media activities, district-related as well as non-district related. Furthermore, any social media activities must comply with all applicable laws including, but not limited to, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), copyright, trademark, defamation, privacy, securities, and any other applicable laws and regulations. Any communication which is unprofessional or prohibited in any other form is also unprofessional or prohibited on social media. Employees should be mindful that any social media post, even from an employee’s personal, non-district account, may be interpreted as being made on behalf of the district.
The use of social media, even off duty and off premises, must not violate any Board policies or otherwise interfere with the employee’s performance of duties. The Board expects all employees to exercise professionalism and good judgment in any social media activities, district-related as well as non-district related. Furthermore, any social media activities must comply with all applicable laws including, but not limited to, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), copyright, trademark, defamation, privacy, securities, and any other applicable laws and regulations. Any communication which is unprofessional or prohibited in any other form is also unprofessional or prohibited on social media. Employees should be mindful that any social media post, even from an employee’s personal, non-district account, may be interpreted as being made on behalf of the district.
For details, please refer to Board Policy GAGCA Employee Ethics –Social Media.
For details, please refer to Board Policy GAGCA Employee Ethics –Social Media.
My contact information (name, title, occupation, etc.) is incorrect. How can I make changes?
My contact information (name, title, occupation, etc.) is incorrect. How can I make changes?
Names, titles and occupations are synced through Human Resources’ system.
Names, titles and occupations are synced through Human Resources’ system.
Names - Nicknames are not supported in APS XChange. If you have experienced a legal name change, you must process your name change via HR’s Records Management Specialist team. Name changes can only be processed if the name matches what’s list on the employee’s social security card. Employees can contact the HR Records Management Specialist team directly, based on their work location (see below), with a copy of their SS card.
Names - Nicknames are not supported in APS XChange. If you have experienced a legal name change, you must process your name change via HR’s Records Management Specialist team. Name changes can only be processed if the name matches what’s list on the employee’s social security card. Employees can contact the HR Records Management Specialist team directly, based on their work location (see below), with a copy of their SS card.
Yvonne Prater
Yvonne Prater
(All High Schools, Accountability/IT, Human Resources, Finance)
(All High Schools, Accountability/IT, Human Resources, Finance)
404-802-2360 cprater@atlanta.k12.ga.us
404-802-2360 cprater@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Katrina Shackelford
Katrina Shackelford
(Elementary and Middle Schools: Carver, Grady and Washington Clusters, Board Office, Legal, Deputy Supt., Superintendent’s Office, Communications)
(Elementary and Middle Schools: Carver, Grady and Washington Clusters, Board Office, Legal, Deputy Supt., Superintendent’s Office, Communications)
404-802-2340 katrina.shackelfo@atlanta.k12.ga.us
404-802-2340 katrina.shackelfo@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Tonya Banks
Tonya Banks
(Elementary and Middle Schools: Douglass and Jackson Clusters, Facilities, Transportation, Nutrition, Security, Chief Operations Officer)
(Elementary and Middle Schools: Douglass and Jackson Clusters, Facilities, Transportation, Nutrition, Security, Chief Operations Officer)
404-802-2348 tbanks@atlanta.k12.ga.us
404-802-2348 tbanks@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Michelle Simmons
Michelle Simmons
(Elementary and Middle Schools: North Atlanta, Therrell, South Atlanta and Mays Clusters, Teaching and Learning, Teaching and Learning, Chief of Schools Officer Summer Academy
(Elementary and Middle Schools: North Atlanta, Therrell, South Atlanta and Mays Clusters, Teaching and Learning, Teaching and Learning, Chief of Schools Officer Summer Academy
404-802-2352 michelle.simmons@atlanta.k12.ga.us
404-802-2352 michelle.simmons@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Titles - Job titles are tied to the employee’s position. HR can verify the employee’s current position to ensure it matches the information the employee sees in APS XChange. If the employee is in a different position than what the HR system shows, the hiring manager (i.e. Principal) must contact his/her HR Staffing Director to initiate the proper transfer action.
Titles - Job titles are tied to the employee’s position. HR can verify the employee’s current position to ensure it matches the information the employee sees in APS XChange. If the employee is in a different position than what the HR system shows, the hiring manager (i.e. Principal) must contact his/her HR Staffing Director to initiate the proper transfer action.
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