Geographic Information Systems (GIS) view and analyze data based on geographic location.

OCPS manages its GIS functions through the Student Enrollment Department.

The following departments use GIS in their work:

Facilities Planning – Analyzes residential developments for School Concurrency, projects student growth, performs growth management studies and maintains district maps.

Real Estate – Locates and analyzes the condition of available property to use for new school sites.

Student Enrollment – Rezones students to new schools, verifies addresses and advises the Real Estate Department and Advance Planning Committee of search areas for future schools.

Transportation – Assesses street data and aerial photography for planning bus routes and bus stops.