General Area of Responsibilities

The IT Department fosters a dynamic learning environment by seamlessly integrating instructional technology, data leadership, graphics and network infrastructure. We empower students and educators for success with modern devices and infrastructure, reliable technology support, and meaningful professional learning.

Important Contacts
Mike Lawrence Directs the department with an eye towards innovation, reliability and student success.
Irene Orozco Specializes support and overseas instructional technology, staff training, program implementation, and management ABC's tech assistant (TA) program
Joe Machado Oversees the district's network, data, and communication systems. and manages staff that ensures its development, maintenance, and development.
Chris Whelen Is the supervisor of graphics, meeting your print and digital design needs
Bryan Glonchak Chad Laines Support and provide tailored professional learning for teachers, staff & administrators, including technology integration strategies, best practices, pedagogy with AI tools, the effective use of the Google Ecosystem, utilization of premium learning platforms, and data leadership training
Parent/Student Support Line (562) 689-7299
IT Help Desk extension 21260

The IT department leads technology integration for all ABC employees, providing professional learning on ed tech tools and learning & data platforms. On-site technical and instructional coaching is provided for teachers, students, staff, administrators, and families. Additionally, the department informs district decision-making, manages all print and graphics needs as well as anti-bullying, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, generative Al use, data systems, and connectivity issues that schools and departments rely on for daily operations.