Student data is federally protected. Your network needs to keep up.
IDN provides managed IT, FERPA-aligned security, and physical security for Wisconsin K-12 schools and charter schools — from one local team with a 10-minute response guarantee.
Student data is federally protected. A breach puts funding at risk.
A breach of student education records triggers mandatory reporting to the U.S. Department of Education — and for federally funded schools, that means funding is on the line. A phishing email into the student information system, an unencrypted laptop lost on a field trip, a departed contractor whose credentials still work: each one is preventable.
What schools tell us
Your network was designed for a fraction of today's load.
How IDN fixes it
How IDN serves schools
Network infrastructure — 200+ concurrent devices
IDN designs and implements wired and wireless networks that handle 200+ concurrent devices — Chromebooks, tablets, smart boards, teacher stations — without the slowdowns that interrupt instruction. Structured cabling and wireless architecture done correctly, not patched together over time.
FERPA-aligned IT policy and access controls
IDN configures user access, network segmentation, and data handling practices to align with FERPA requirements. You get documentation you can present to your district's legal counsel and to the Department of Education if asked.
Managed IT — flat monthly cost, 10-minute response
One predictable monthly fee covers monitoring, maintenance, patching, and support. No emergency invoices. When a server goes down at 7 AM before first period, IDN responds in 10 minutes — not a ticket queue.
Physical security — cameras and access control
School safety is no longer a separate line item from your IT discussion. IDN installs and manages camera systems and access control for school buildings. One vendor. One contract. One call.
Multi-campus network management
IDN manages networks across multiple school locations from a single platform — including multi-campus charter networks in Wisconsin. Your district IT staff gets visibility across every building. Your principals get buildings that work.
E-Rate eligible projects
IDN can work within E-Rate funded technology projects. If your district uses E-Rate to fund infrastructure or managed services, IDN can structure engagements within those requirements and provide the documentation your E-Rate application needs.
The one-vendor advantage
One team for network, security, and student safety.
multi-campus · one platform · one callMulti-campus districts run on one IDN network — not three vendors and three blame games.
The track record speaks for itself.
Pastor James Ski
Ministry client · Racine
“Angel is an outstanding IT guy. He goes beyond all expectations, and is patient and gets so much done. He is affordable, works within a budget, and is honest as well.”
Kyle Karvala
VoIP & server install · SE Wisconsin
“We just had our VoIP phones and server installed by IDN. We had a great experience with the install and our phones sound great. Pedro has been very easy to work with.”
Pastor Omar Ortiz
Ministry client
“The service was done in a professional and timely manner. Pedro did an outstanding job communicating the work and time frame, and was very cost-effective. Recommend their services to any small or large business. Great people!”
Common questions
Common questions from Wisconsin schools
FERPA — the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act — is a federal law that protects student education records. It applies to any school that receives federal funding, which includes nearly every K-12 institution in Wisconsin. From an IT standpoint, FERPA compliance means: controlling who has access to student data systems, encrypting data at rest and in transit, documenting data handling practices, and having a breach response plan. IDN configures your network and systems to support these requirements and provides documentation your administration can use for compliance reviews. IDN does not provide legal advice — but your legal team will find our technical controls straightforward to verify.
Most aren't sophisticated attacks — they're basic IT hygiene that was never in place. Three scenarios IDN's structure is built to prevent: (1) The phishing email. A phishing email hits a teacher's account, the attacker gains access to your student information system, and 3,000 student records — names, addresses, special-education designations, discipline records — are exposed. You are legally required to notify every family and a federal compliance review begins. (2) The lost laptop. An unencrypted laptop is lost during a field trip with student data on it. No full-disk encryption was configured and there is no way to remotely wipe it — FERPA requires action. (3) The departing contractor. A departing IT contractor still has network credentials, and three months later there is unusual activity on the student records server. The investigation alone costs more than a year of managed IT would have. All three are preventable, and IDN builds the safeguards that prevent them into every school engagement.
Yes. IDN can work within E-Rate funded projects. E-Rate is the FCC's Schools and Libraries Program, which subsidizes telecommunications and technology for eligible institutions. If your district uses E-Rate to fund infrastructure upgrades, managed services, or broadband connectivity, IDN can structure engagements within those requirements and provide the documentation your E-Rate application needs. Contact IDN at (262) 995-1190 to discuss your specific project.
Yes. IDN has designed and implemented the network infrastructure for a multi-campus charter network in Wisconsin — multiple campuses, unified network. IDN manages multi-site school networks from a single platform, giving your district IT staff visibility across every building. Campuses in Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and the surrounding area are within IDN's primary service footprint.
Yes. IDN installs and manages camera systems and door access control for school buildings. Physical security and network infrastructure are the same vendor conversation at IDN — which means your cameras run on a properly segmented network, your access control integrates with your IT infrastructure, and you make one call when something needs attention. No separate security vendor. No integration headaches.
IDN schedules infrastructure work — cabling, network upgrades, hardware installation — during evenings, weekends, and breaks wherever possible. For projects that require daytime work, IDN coordinates with your facilities and administration staff to minimize classroom impact. A project timeline and schedule are documented before work begins. You know what is happening, when, and what to expect at each step.
It starts with a free IT assessment. An IDN engineer reviews your current setup — network load, FERPA-aligned access controls, backup status, and physical security — and hands you a written Technology Risk Report and a prioritized action list, so you know exactly what to fix first. There's no obligation to buy anything.
No. The assessment is $0 — a value of $1,500 or more. You walk away with the written report and a cost comparison of your current setup versus managed IT from IDN, whether or not you ever hire us.
Get your free IT assessment — no cost, no obligation
Your school's technology infrastructure — network, devices, security configuration, backup status — deserves a professional review. IDN's free IT assessment gives you a written Technology Risk Report, a Prioritized Action List, and a cost comparison in 60 minutes. An independent IT consultant charges $1,500 for this. IDN provides it at no charge.