Technology

Request Technical Support

We’re excited to release a new help desk process that will allow you to easily submit support requests & check their status online.  The Oakland Schools Service Desk is ready to accept your Technology requests in a variety of ways!  We understand that IT issues can slow you down.  This new process helps us address your requests faster. It also allows us to be proactive and prevent issues before they happen.

Help Desk Business Hours

Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm

Service Desk Process

  • Regardless of how the request was created, you will receive an EMAIL with a link to your issue. 
  • The issue will be routed to the proper support staff, based on the information you provided in the request. 
  • You can review your open tickets and check status by logging into the Service Desk website and clicking on “Requests”.

MDPS Service Desk System (servicedesk.oakland.k12.mi.us)

  1. Log into the Service Desk system to create a service desk request.
    (Log into the system by entering your full school email address in the username field along with the password you use to log onto your school computer or FPS Google account).
  2. Select the area that best describes the help you need. Enter the information specified on the form.
  3. NOTE: The fields on the form vary, based on the type of request selected. Include attachments with information that may be helpful for the request.
  4. Click “Create”!

Service Desk Request Chat

Normal Business Hours

7:00am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday

  1. Start a Chat Session by accessing the Service Desk Request page.
  2. Once you are at this page, a link to start a chat will appear in the lower right corner of the screen during normal business hours  AND when a technician is available to chat.

Call the Service Desk at 248-209-2060 to speak to a representative.

Technology Integration Support

Staff Technology Quick Links

If you are an MDPS staff member needing Andrea's support, please book a time to chat with her at 

MISTAR Issues

Please contact Pam Vermiglio, pam.vermiglio@madisondistrict.org, with any issues related to MISTAR.


Technology Staff

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Travis Ketterer

Senior Technical Support Specialist
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Andrea Watkins

Integration Specialist

Mike Priest

Director of Technology

Steve Baxter

Network Administrator