Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

 

District Technology Plan

Rev. 0510A

(October 30, 2005)

 

 

Essexville-Hampton Public School District
213 Pine St.
Essexville, MI 48732

989-894-9700

School Code Number:  09050

URL for the District Technology Plan:  www.e-hps.net

Start date for plan:  July, 2006

End date for plan:  June, 2008

Contact Person: Corinne Netzley – Superintendent
Phone: 989-894-9700

FAX :  989-894-9705
Email: netzleyc@e-hps.net

Intermediate School District:  Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District
School
Code Number:  09000

 


Table of Contents

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................... 4

DISTRICT INFORMATION...................................................................................................................................................... 4

MISSION/VISION....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

STATEMENTS............................................................................................................................................................................ 4

GOALS.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE............................................................................................................................ 6

DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY............................................................................................................................................... 7

TECHNOLOGY PLAN CHANGE REQUEST PROCESS........................................................................................................ 7

ASSUMPTIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

CHANGE REQUEST PROCESS................................................................................................................................................ 7

RESPONDING TO CHANGE REQUESTS............................................................................................................................... 7

DEFINING LITERACY AND PROFICIENCY GOALS & PLANS......................................................................................... 8

INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

CURRICULUM INTEGRATION PLAN....................................................................................................................................... 8

OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

PROCESS...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

TECHNOLOGY............................................................................................................................................................................ 9

DELIVERY.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

TIMELINES.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT......................................................................................................................................................... 9

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN............................................................................................................................. 13

OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

SESSION FORMAT.................................................................................................................................................................. 13

TECH AS A TOOL.................................................................................................................................................................... 13

MICHIGAN VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY.................................................................................................................................... 13

IT TRAINING INITIATIVE..................................................................................................................................................... 13

INDEPENDENT STUDY.......................................................................................................................................................... 13

BUILDING TRAINING............................................................................................................................................................. 13

OPTIONAL SESSIONS............................................................................................................................................................ 13

BAY-ARENAC INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT..................................................................................................... 13

INDIVIDUAL TRAINING........................................................................................................................................................ 14

RESOURCES.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

PROCESS.................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

REGISTRATION....................................................................................................................................................................... 15

ANNUAL ASSESSMENT............................................................................................................................................................ 16

TECHNOLOGY FUNDING AND EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT...................................................................................... 17

INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................... 17

CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 17

DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN................................................................................................................... 17

REVIEW PROCESS................................................................................................................................................................... 18

FUNDING................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

TECHNOLOGY LIFECYCLE AND REPLACEMENT............................................................................................................ 29

INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................... 29

HARDWARE STANDARDS.................................................................................................................................................. 29

SOFTWARE STANDARDS.................................................................................................................................................... 29

INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS.......................................................................................................... 29

HARDWARE REPLACEMENT STRATEGIES.................................................................................................................... 29

SOFTWARE REPLACEMENT STRATEGIES...................................................................................................................... 29

BUDGETING FOR TECHNOLOGY INVESTIGATION...................................................................................................... 31.

EVALUATING NEW TECHNOLOGIES................................................................................................................................ 30

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT UPGRADE AND REPLACEMENT PLAN................................................................... 30

COLLABORATION..................................................................................................................................................................... 31

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS............................................................................................................................................... 31

COMMUNITY EDUCATION.................................................................................................................................................. 31

ALLIANCE PARTNERS.......................................................................................................................................................... 31

PARTNERSHIPS....................................................................................................................................................................... 32

DISASTER RECOVERY AND DATA INTEGRITY................................................................................................................ 33

INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................... 33

WHY DO WE NEED A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN?.................................................................................................... 33

WHAT SHOULD A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN LOOK LIKE?................................................................................... 33

BUILDING A DISASTER RECOVERY TEAM..................................................................................................................... 33

SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPACT ASSESSMENT.................................................................................................................... 33

DOCUMENT THE SERVERS.................................................................................................................................................. 34

DEVELOP AND DOCUMENT A BACKUP PLAN.............................................................................................................. 34

DEVELOP AND TEST A RECOVERY PLAN........................................................................................................................ 34

RECOVERY FACILITIES......................................................................................................................................................... 34

SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION................................................................................................................................... 36

INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................... 36

HARDWARE STANDARDS.................................................................................................................................................. 36

SOFTWARE STANDARDS.................................................................................................................................................... 36

STATE REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF AN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN....................................................... 36

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY..................................................................................................................................................... 38

APPENDIX ……………………………………………………………………………………………….………48

    LIST OF REQUESTED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ADDENDUM……………….…...……………………49

    CIPA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT …………………………………………………………………………….50

    STAFF DEVELOPMENT SURVEY ………………………….……………………………………..…………...51

    CURRICULUM MATRIX …………………………………………………..……………………………………54

    PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ……………………………………………………………………...…………55

    KEYBOARDING SKILLS ………………………………………………………………………………………..58

    INSTRUCTIONAL TEMPLATE …………………………………………………………………………………62

    ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE ……………………………………………………………………………………..64

    RECOMMENDED COURSES ……………………………………………………………..…………………….65

    SENIOR SURVEY ……………………………………………………………………...………………………...67

 


District Technology Plan Overview

District Information

Essexville-Hampton Public School District
213 Pine St.
Essexville, MI 48732

School Code Number:  09050

URL for the District Technology Plan:  www.e-hps.net

Start date for plan:  July, 2006

End date for plan:  June, 2008

Contact Person: Corinne Netzley – Superintendent
Phone: 989-894-9700

FAX :  989-894-9705
Email: netzleyc@e-hps.net

Intermediate School District:  Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools is located in Bay County.  The district encompasses the City of Essexville and a portion of Hampton Township.  The district has three elementary schools, one junior high school, and one high school.  Total enrollment is 1,937 students, with a per-pupil instructional expenditure of $5,033. The school district employs 110 teachers.  The district has a strong tradition of academic excellence.  A comprehensive and challenging curriculum is developed in partnership with the Bay Arenac Intermediate School District.  In implementing the curriculum, students and staff have access to the latest technology including computers in every classroom, a technology hall at the junior high and high school, and computer labs in each building.

 

Mission/Vision

Statements

District:  The Essexville-Hampton Public Schools, in partnership with students, parents, staff and community, will create and maintain an environment that celebrates individual diversity and encourages every child to reach his or her unique potential.

Technology Plan:  To support the district’s vision and mission through a technology infrastructure which will enhance the curriculum and prepare our students and staff to excel now and into the future.

Goals

·   The technology plan will address technology concerns of all teachers and students in the district.

·   The technology plan will serve as a general reference for all staff for the use of technology in the district.

·   Technology must play an important role in all areas of instruction will be used as a multifaceted tool. 

·   All students will leave the district with knowledge of the practical applications of technology.

·   All technology purchasing decisions will be based upon the technology curriculum and technology plan.

·   All staff and students will have the opportunity for ongoing, high quality training programs in technology.

·     The evaluation of the technology curriculum and plan will focus on industry standards, reliable research findings, and an evaluation of the quality of utilization as well as the quantity of technology made available to staff and students.

·   The technology plan will meet the requirements for a state approved technology plan.

 

Relationship of Goals to Strategic Plan/Mission

The goals of the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools for technology are directly related to the strategic plan for the district.  Listed below are goals from the district strategic plan that have implications for the technology goals and technology plan.

1.       Utilize latest forms of technology to communicate with community, students and staff.

 

2.       Research and develop a structure for implementation and evaluation of best practice.

 

3.       Strengthen communication regarding curriculum, calendars, priorities and concerns.

 

4.       Make curricular resources available to staff, students and parents.

 

5.       Continue to provide staff, students and community with the best technology in the area.

 

6.       Develop a systematic professional development plan.

 

7.       Develop a methodology for regularly knowing what everyone has as a benchmark to be the “market leader” in technology.

 

8.       Continue to monitor our students’ performance against other areas in the state.

 

Updating Goals

Technology goals will be reviewed regularly and updated by the Technology Oversight Committee on a yearly basis during each review of the technology plan.  This revision will be based upon the following:

·  Student achievement data such as MEAP scores and local assessments.

·  Feedback including informal discussions and surveys.

·  Updates to the strategic plan and district school improvement plan.

·  Curriculum changes.

·  Advancements in technology.

 


Technology Oversight Committee

 

Superintendent

 

Parents

 

Principals

 

 

Teachers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Director of Technology


Chairperson       

Corinne Netzley

 

Bill Weiler

 

Barry Kenniston

Doug Trombley

 

Bob Betzold

Janel Blair

Tony Brey

Shannon Flippin

Pat Mc Martin

Kunio Ouellette

Ashley Zielinski

 

Bob Terry

 

Doug Trombley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document Change History

 

Change Date

Change Details

20-Feb-2002

30-Jun-2003

30-Jun-2005
30-Oct-2005

 

Original Draft of Document Presented to Technology Oversight Committee

Revisions Made to Comply with State Department of Education

Revisions Made to Comply with State Department of Education

Revisions Made Following E-rate Program Compliance Analysis

 

 

 

 

Technology Plan Change Request Process

 

Assumptions

Any living document must possess a process with which it may be amended.  The authors of this technology plan understand that it will be necessary to alter the document periodically to meet the needs of the changing environment.  The following process is intended to meet that need.

 

Change Request Process

Any proposed change to the district technology plan must be submitted to the Technology Oversight Committee in writing.  This request may be delivered to the Technology Oversight Committee through any of the school Principals or the District Administration Office.  The requested change should contain the following information:

·   Specific area of the document to be changed

·   Reason(s) for the proposed change

·   Details of the proposed change

·   Requestor name and contact information.  Contact information should include, at minimum, a physical mail address.

 

Responding to Change Requests

The Technology Oversight Committee will reserve time in their regularly scheduled meetings to review proposed changes.  All requestors will receive a response before the next committee meeting following the review of the request.  The response will make use of the contact information provided in the request.  One of the following options will be included in the response:

·   Accept request as submitted

·   Accept request with modifications to the original request

·   Request a meeting to better understand request

·   Decline the request with reason for rejection

 


Defining Literacy and Proficiency Goals & Plans

Introduction

This section describes the following activities:

The staff development process

Integration of curriculum and technology

Goals and strategies, including district technology goals

 

Curriculum Integration Plan

Overview

Curriculum integration is based upon the new Bay-Arenac ISD Technology Curriculum.  The curriculum contains grade level benchmarks for technology that are aligned to the Michigan Curriculum Framework Technology Content Standards.  The benchmarks are also correlated to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and National Education Technology Standards (NETS). Each benchmark is part of an instructional template which includes key concepts, evidence of achievement, instructional activities, curriculum integration, suggested resources, and assessments.  The document also includes performance expectations based upon the ISTE project which outline the expectations for technologically literate students by grade level.  Another key component to the document is the matrix which provides a snapshot view of the curriculum for teachers and administrators.

Process

The primary focus of the staff development sessions for the 2005-2006 school year will be the implementation of the new K-12 technology curriculum.  The new technology curriculum was developed in consortium with the BAISD.  The ISD team included representatives from each level of the district.  The implementation process will include:

·         One required staff training session each month

·         Elementary teachers will meet by grade level teams

·         Secondary teachers will meet by department

·         Curriculum will be reviewed in terms of current instructional practices.  For example, the use of lab time

·         Clear guidelines will be provided for each session

·         Staff integrate technology curriculum into core area instruction

·         Additional in-services could be developed as the project continues

·         Optional training sessions could be designed based upon immediate needs

·         Tech As A Tool objectives will be aligned with NCA school improvement goals and other district goals

·         New forms of technology such as video conferencing and video on demand are being used to foster sharing ideas and strategies.

 

Technology

Delivery

 

 

 

 

Timelines

 

Internet access for students and staff is available on all district computer systems.  This includes Internet access in all libraries, classrooms and labs. Distance learning opportunities are available at the high school level, including Michigan Virtual High school courses and other forms of on- line learning.  Students at all levels will be able to participate in virtual field trips through locations at the district and ISD level.

 

The K-12 technology curriculum is currently being implemented.  Training sessions continue based upon staff needs and focus upon technology skills that students need to meet curriculum objectives.

 

Annual Assessment

There will be a number of methods of evaluating the progress of technology curriculum integration.  The NCA technology goals will be reviewed on a regular basis and data will be collected to assess the impact of the strategies.  Assessment rubrics will be an important component of the technology curriculum with assessments or projects at each grade level.  Surveys of staff and students to determine training needs may also be utilized.  The appendix contains a complete listing of technology integration assessments.

 

 

 

Monitoring and Evaluation

 

Technology Integration Assessments – Staff

 

Technology Integration is essential to all areas of the curriculum.  It is with this thought in mind that the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools provides a comprehensive technology curriculum for students and a comprehensive professional development program for staff.  For technology to be integrated into all curricular areas, staff members must have the proper training to be successful. 

 

1. Integration

a)      Technology - All staff members have been provided with in-classroom networked computers, internet access, presentation device, and television/VCR.  In addition, each building contains computer labs and has a variety of technology devices available.  Staff members have access to the latest productivity and educational software applications.

b)      Staff Development - All staff members have been in-serviced on computer operations including specialized training sessions and optional training.

2. Assessment

a)  Staff Evaluations – The teacher evaluation instrument for the Essexville-Hampton
     Public Schools specifically contains criteria for the integration of technology in the
     classroom.  Staff members are evaluated based upon their awareness, use of, and
     application of available technologies where applicable.

b)  Professional Development Evaluations – All staff development sessions are followed
     up with a session evaluation.  This evaluation is either done electronically using
     Zoomerang Survey software or informally after the session.

c)  National/State Technology Standards - Essexville-Hampton Public Schools has
     adopted the International Society for Technology in Education NETS standards for
     staff and students through the adoption of the BAISD Technology Curriculum.  See
     appendix.

d)  Matrix Documents – One of the tools of the curriculum integration process is the
     curriculum integration matrix used by staff and administrators.  This matrix provides a
     ready guide to help staff meet technology requirements at all grade levels across the
     curriculum.  (See appendix page 54)

e)  Peer Review – Success of programs will also be determined by peer review from the
     North Central Association of Colleges and Schools NCA team that is supporting the
     district with our NCA goals.

3. Determining Progress

a)  Methodology – Staff development must be sustained and on-going to be successful.  
     Evaluation of staff development opportunities must also be ongoing.  Each building in
     the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools has established a professional development
     committee.  It is the responsibility of the committee to suggest, implement, and
     monitor training for staff members.  This includes technology training for staff.

b)  Measurable Criteria – Professional development surveys such as the sample included
      in the appendix provide feedback on the success of technology integration programs. 
     Student achievement is also factored into success at the building level.

c)  Timelines/Frequency – Professional development committee meetings are held
     monthly with immediate feedback.  Surveys will be conducted monthly with an annual
     professional development survey conducted at the end of each school year.(Appendix
     page 51)

d)  Persons Responsible – All staff members play a role in the success of the staff
     development process.  Key players in the process will include the professional
     development committee chairs, building principals, assistant superintendent, and the
     superintendent.

4. Strategies for Unmet Goals

a)  School Improvement Plans – Each year the district drafts a school improvement plan.  
     Technology integration concerns/unmet goals will be built into the school
     improvement plan for a building for the year.  These goals will then be evaluated as a
     part of the school improvement process in addition to the professional development 
     committee work previously mentioned.

 

Technology Integration Assessments – Students

 

Student Achievement Assessments

 

1. Integration

a)  Technology – All students have access to the latest technology including computer labs and a wide variety of software applications.  Students in the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools utilize technology every day.  All students are provided with network accounts and internet access for class activities.

b)  Curriculum – The Essexville-Hampton Public Schools participated in the development and implementation of the BAISD Technology Curriculum project.  This curriculum outlines specific grade level benchmarks.  The curriculum also includes key boarding kills, performance expectations, instructional activities, and assessments.

2. Assessment

a)  MEAP – Michigan Educational Assessment Program scores provide feedback on a 
     wide variety of areas beyond the fore core academic areas tested.  Essexville-Hampton
     Public Schools uses MEAP scores to determine the overall status of curriculum at the
     building and district level.  MEAP scores are analyzed and strategies are adopted to
     improve achievement for all students.

b)  National/State Technology Standards - Essexville-Hampton Public Schools has
     adopted the International Society for Technology in Education NETS standards for
     staff and students through the adoption of the BAISD Technology Curriculum.  (See
     appendix page 55)

c)  Curriculum Frameworks – The BAISD Technology Curriculum includes benchmarks
     that correlate with the Michigan Curriculum Framework and ISTE NETS standards. 
     See appendix for sample benchmarks and assessments.

d) Technology Goals and Rubrics – Technology goals and rubrics have been created and
     followed as a part of the NCA accreditation process.

e)  Tungsten Learning (Benchmark Assessment System) was added this year to grades 2-8 to  
     compliment the data gathered by the MEAP testing and to support real-

     time, granular remediation at the classroom level between MEAP Assessment cycles.

3. Determining Progress

a)  Methodology – Evaluation of student progress in implementing and understanding   
     technology is constant.  Technology benchmarks apply to all curricular areas.  Student
     evaluation consists of multiple and varied evaluation opportunities.

b)  Measurable Criteria – Keyboarding checklists, assessments, rubrics, benchmarks, and
     MEAP scores will be used in addition to student feedback to gauge success of
     programs.  Student surveys will also be conducted at various levels.  (See appendix
     page 62-67)

c)  Timelines/Frequency – Technology assessments based upon the curriculum occur
     daily.  Performance indicators are assessed at the end of each grade.  MEAP testing is
     conducted annually.  Tungsten Testing is conducted twice each month in the

     Language Arts and Mathematics areas in grades two through eight.  Rubrics and

     checklists are also used at the completion of a unit or  activity  (See appendix page

     58).

d)  Persons Responsible – All staff members and students play a role in the success of the
     technology integration process.  Assessments will be conducted by Teachers,
     paraprofessionals and administration on a regular basis.

 

Parental Involvement & Community Relations

 

Introduction

The Technology Oversight Committee believes that the involvement of all stakeholders in the technology decision making process is critical to the success of any technology initiative.  The committee has developed goals and specific strategies to ensure the success of this philosophy.

 

Goals

  1. The Technology Oversight Committee will communicate with staff and community members on plans for technology implementation and integration on a regular basis.
  2. Parents will be provided with frequent and timely updates relevant to student use of technology. 

 

Strategies

  1. Focus Newsletter- The district newsletter is distributed three times per year and contains updates for all community members.  This newsletter features technology use by students in a wide variety of settings.  A prime example of this would be the annual North Central update that discusses each building’s progress in meeting their NCA technology goal.
  2. Building Newsletters- Each building has a newsletter that is sent home on a regular basis.  These newsletters provide updates on a variety of topics including student use of technology.
  3. Curriculum Night- Each building holds an open house in the fall where parents have an opportunity to meet teachers and hear about curriculum expectations.  These expectations include the use of technology in meeting curricular objectives.
  4. Technology Plan- A copy of the district technology plan has been distributed to all district employees.  A copy of the plan will also be available on the district web site.  As the Technology Oversight Committee reviews the plan each year, updated copies of the plan will be available electronically.
  5. Web Site- The district will develop and maintain a web site for staff, students, and community members.  The site will contain a wide variety of information, links, and tools.  The URL for this site will be http://www.e-hps.net
  6. Community Education- Technology resources will be made available to community members through our community education program.  These resources will include the use of computer labs and technology halls by community members for classes, training seminars, and other activities.  An example of this would be the use of the Cramer Junior High School technology hall by the City of Essexville for employee training.
  7. Annual Report- The Technology Oversight Committee will provide an annual report that highlights committee progress, current goals, and future objectives.
  8. Technology Committee Updates- Technology Oversight Committee members will provide timely updates to staff on the progress of the committee. 
  9. Public Hearings- The Technology Oversight Committee will provide an annual update to the Board of Education at one of their meetings and have representatives available at other meetings as needed.
  10. Acceptable Use Policy- All parents and students will read the district acceptable use policy as a part of the annual student handbook process.  The acceptable use policy will be signed by the parent and the student indicated an understanding of the policy and compliance with all rules and regulations.
  11. Technology Fairs- The district will continue to participate in technology fairs such as the Bay Arenac Intermediate School District technology fair to promote Essexville-Hampton Public Schools technology programs.
  12. Family Reading Nights- Parents are invited to attend family reading nights at the elementary buildings.  These events include students testing on the Accelerated Reader program and involve parents in the learning process.

 

Timeline for Communication of Technology Information

 

Method of Communication

Timeframe

Person(s) Responsible

Audience

Focus Newsletter

November, March, June

Central Office Administration

All Community Members

Building Newsletters

Monthly

Buildings

Parents

Curriculum Night

September

Buildings

Parents

Technology Plan

Annual Update in May-June

Tech Oversight Committee

District Employees, Community

Web Site

Ongoing

Technology Department

District Employees, Community

Community Education

Ongoing

Community Education  Dept.

Area Residents

Annual Report

Fall

Tech Oversight Committee

Board of Education, Staff, Community

Tech Committee Updates to Staff

Monthly

Tech Oversight Representatives

Staff

Public Hearings

Annual Update at a Regular Board Meeting

Tech Oversight Committee Chairs and/or Designees

Board of Education

Acceptable Use Policy/Student Handbook Policies

August/September

Administration

Students and Parents

Technology Fair

Annual

BAISD

Bay and Arenac County Residents

Family Reading Nights

5-8 Times Per Year

Buildings

Students and Parents

 

 

Professional Development Plan

 

Overview

Many factors are used in the development and design of district technology training opportunities.  The primary factors involved in the development of the training program are; district goals and objectives, state mandates, staff needs, current trends, and future needs.  A staff development calendar will be provided to all staff members at the beginning of each year that provides information on the dates and locations of training sessions.

 

Session Format

The staff development program will be based upon a wide variety of training opportunities such as; Tech As A Tool K-12 curriculum development, M.V.U. On-line classes, independent study, building training, optional sessions, BAISD days, and individual training.

 

Technology Curriculum

The technology curriculum will be implemented during the 2005-2006 school year.

 

Michigan Virtual University

IT Training Initiative

The IT Training Initiative offers over 700 courses free for students, teachers, faculty and staff of every non-profit education institution in Michigan. These are high-quality courses developed by NET, a division of Harcourt Publishing.  M.V.U. has licensed more than 700 Web-based, self-paced courses in information technology and professional development to be offered free . Skill Builder courses are interactive learning experiences with exciting graphics, sound, video and real-world simulations.

 

Independent Study

Independent study training sessions are designed to allow staff the opportunity to have “practice” time with technology.  This time could be used for training by department or grade level, IT computer courses, or lesson development.

 

Building Training

Optional or required sessions may be arranged by the building principal on topics that are of particular interest to a specific building.  These sessions may be offered in place of or during regularly scheduled staff meetings.

 

Optional Sessions

A minimum of one optional session will be offered per month.  These sessions will be available to all district personnel.  Optional sessions will focus upon topics identified by the participants.

 

Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District

The district will continue to take advantage of the services offered by BAISD.  Training sessions will be scheduled were BAISD trainers are available in the buildings during the day to work with staff.  The district may also participate in training sessions held at the ISD or other locations.

 

Individual Training

 

 

Resources

Individual sessions will continue to be offered.  These sessions may be conducted at any time during the day.  Requests will be prioritized and appointments will be arranged based upon the nature of the request and time required.

 

The following resources are available to all staff members as a part of our professional development programs:

·         On-line manuals

·         District on-line tutorials

·         CD Rom training guides

·         Training videos

·         Instructional manuals

·         Video lending and streaming through the Bay Arenac ISD and other vendors

·         Partnerships with Saginaw Valley State University and Delta College

 


Coursewhere System

 

Process

The district will utilize the Coursewhere registration system for training sessions.  This system allows the district to track staff development attendance for state requirements and offer a wide variety of opportunities.

 

Registration

Staff will need to use the Coursewhere system to register for the following:

·         All scheduled district training session

·         All district optional training sessions

·         All BAISD professional development opportunities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Assessment

Annual assessment of the training program will be based upon a yearly survey of all staff and feedback sheets that are distributed at the conclusion of each staff meeting.  Progress in meeting NCA and district goals will serve as important indicators in the progress of the program.  Informal input from staff and administration will also play an important role in the development of the program.

District administrators, in conjunction with the Technology Oversight Committee, will be responsible for the evaluation of technology goals and objectives.  Data gathered through surveys, NCA goal documentation and informal sources will determine areas of weakness in current goals.  Weaknesses will be addressed as the plan is reviewed.

 

 

 

Access to Technology

 

Overview          To provide up to date technology equipment and materials to all staff and students is a  goal of the Essexville Hampton Public School District.  It is a goal of this technology plan and of this Technology Oversight Committee to insure that the technology needs of this diverse population are met.   Strategies are in place to assure that this goal is achieved.

 

Strategies         

·         A robust professional development plan, based on the Tech As A Tool K – 12 curriculum,  is already in place.

·         Every elementary, middle school, and high school student in this district uses technology.

·         Technology is used to enhance the curriculum; the curriculum remains the defining element for the use and purchase of technology.  As staff members update curriculum on a periodic and timely basis, appropriate technology is integrated into that curriculum.

·         Students with diverse needs have access to a variety of hardware and software programs that will facilitate learning.  Examples include: the Quicktionary Reading Pen, the Dragon Naturally Speaking System, AlphaSmart and software programs such as Start Write, Jump Start, Turbo Math Write Out Loud and Accelerated Reading and Math.

 

 

Monitoring and Evaluation

 

The district continually monitors Internet usage and blocks/filters educationally inappropriate sites and materials.

 

 

           

 

 

 


Technology Funding and Equipment Procurement

Introduction

All technology equipment in the district has a product life cycle, which will vary depending on the type of equipment and the frequency of use of particular items. The intent of this plan is to identify key elements for consideration as the district continues to upgrade and replace technology equipment. It is understood the district will need to develop and maintain processes to upgrade and or replace technology district-wide. This will be an ongoing process and it is recommended that the Technology Department maintain a replacement schedule that addresses the needs of the district. These recommendations should be available upon request.

 

Considerations

System replacement will include consideration of the following options:

·         Upgrade of equipment instead of full replacement.

·         Systematic purchase option.

·         Lease solutions.

·         Combinations of all of the above.

·         Prior to replacing any technology, the district should assess its current use and determine if other emerging technologies may replace it.

District Technology Strategic Plan

 

Projected timetable for implementing strategic long-range plan:

 

 

·         2005-2006

-Evaluate future training needs for staff and technical personnel

-Staff Training

-Server Upgrades

-Continue Core Application upgrades

-Implement MEAP benchmark testing (Tungsten)

-Finalize implementation of Disaster Recovery strategy

 

·         Future

-Begin phased replacement/upgrade of existing telephone and voicemail system using VOIP (Voice Over Internet Packet) technology

-Staff Training on new systems

-Server Upgrades

-Implement rolling 60 month PC replacement plan (lease)

-Begin deliberate replacement of broken CAT5 ethernet components with wireless broadband architecture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projected total cost of technologies and related expenses needed to implement strategic long-range plans.

Project

Estimated Cost

 

 

Rolling PC replacement                                         $128,000.00/year

 

VOIP phone system upgrade                                $65,000.00 (one time expense)

                       

Training                                                                  $6,000

 

Server Upgrades                                                     $5,000

 

 

 

 

Review Process

The district will also implement a review process that includes the following types of considerations:

 

·   Review the district technology goals and evaluates the impact of those goals on educational outcomes as defined within the technology plan. This can be done by formal or informal methods designed at the building level.

·   Annually review the reliability of the technology equipment.

·   Annually determine that staff and students are adequately using the technology equipment. This can be accomplished through the development of a review that incorporates staff and student input on how technology equipment is being used within the classroom and building environment.

·   This information will be used to enhance staff development programs and to improve the overall use of instructional technology. The process for gathering this information can be accomplished in a variety of ways:

1.       Building level development through the NCA teams.

2.       Curriculum and grade level committees.

3.       Technology Oversight Committee input.

4.       Student forum opportunities.

5.       Parent advisory committee input.

 

 

Funding

Coordination of available local and state grant resources.

 

The district server system will need to be annually reviewed and upgraded as determined appropriate. Upgrades may include additional servers, expanded data storage and operational software.

 

It is recommended that the district both evaluates and upgrades on an annual or semi-annual basis:

·         Technical Specifications

·         Hardware Standards

·         Software Standards

·   That the district continues to meet current hardware and software standards. This can be partially addressed by the Technology Oversight Committee maintaining its focus in the area of software review, testing and application needs.

 

 

The majority of the above recommendations can be completed at the building level. The responsibility for the completion of these various tasks will vary depending upon the specific opportunity. The responsibility for the completion of these goals will generally be addressed by a combination of the following:

·         Superintendent

·         Principals

·         District teaching Staff

·         NCA Committee

·         Technology Oversight  Committee

·         Curriculum / Grade level Committees

·         Technology Department

The district will also continue to evaluate the staffing levels needed to support the technological needs of the district. This will include the review of both department and building level needs.

All efforts will be made to provide adequate support staff personnel, however, all staffing needs must be evaluated based upon identified priorities and current district budget parameters. It is also recommend that all technology personnel posses the skills and knowledge to match the level of support needed by the users.

 

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools has applied and will continue to apply for funding through the USF E-rate program, which is a federal program created to provide discount re-imbursements to assist most schools and libraries with obtaining affordable technologies, including telecommunications and internet access.  Discounts are based on an individual schools’ enrollment in the National School Lunch program.  Essexville-Hampton Public Schools anticipates obtaining $25,000.00 annual average reimbursement from Erate.  For a complete list of requested products and services, see Attachment, List of Requested  Products and Services.

 

 

ESSEXVILLE-HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

2005-06 TECHNOLOGY TRAINING BUDGET FOR K-12 DISTRICT STAFF

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SOFTWARE/SUPPLIES

 

These are projected expenditures for the upcoming budget years  2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08. They include expenditures built into individual buildings, K-12 expenditures through curriculum, grants and other sources and the technology department staff.

 

 

Building or Deaprtment

 

funding source

 

professional development

 

software

 

technology equipment supplies

 

total

 

K-12

 

At Risk

 

$5,000

 

$2,500

 

$1,000

 

$8,500

 

K-12

 

 

Instructional Services

 

$4,000

 

$5,000

 

$1,000

 

$10,000

 

K-12

 

 

Special Education

 

$1,000

 

 

 

$1,000

 

K-12

 

Title I

 

$4,000

 

 

 

$4,000

 

Technology Department

 

General Fund

 

$6,000

 

$10,000

 

$10,000

 

$26,000

 

Garber High School

 

General Fund

 

$2,000

 

$1,500

 

$5,000

 

$8,500

 

Cramer Junior High School

 

General Fund

 

$2,000

 

$4,105

 

$9,000

 

$15.105

 

Hughes Elementary

 

General Fund

 

$1,500

 

$1,000

 

$4,000

 

$6,500

 

Bush Elementary

 

General Fund

 

$1,500

 

$2,150

 

$2,634

 

$6,284

 

Verellen Elementary

 

General Fund

 

$1,500

 

$1,000

 

$2,226

 

$4,726

 

K-12 Substitutes Provide Release

 

General Fund

 

$16,000

 

 

 

$16,000

 

Central Administration

 

General Fund

 

$3,000

 

$3,000

 

$3,000

 

$9,000

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

$47,500

 

 

$30,255

 

$37,860

 

$115,615

 

 

 

 

 

ESSEXVILLE-HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

2005-06 TECHNOLOGY TRAINING BUDGET FOR K-12 DISTRICT STAFF

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SOFTWARE/SUPPLIES

 

These are projected expenditures for the upcoming budget years 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08. They include expenditures built into individual buildings, K-12 expenditures through curriculum, grants and other sources and the technology department staff.

 

 

Building or Deaprtment

 

funding source

 

professional development

 

software

 

technology equipment supplies

 

total

 

K-12

 

At Risk

 

$5,000

 

$2,500

 

$1,000

 

$8,500

 

K-12

 

 

Instructional Services

 

$4,000

 

$5,000

 

$1,000

 

$10,000

 

K-12

 

 

Special Education

 

$1,000

 

 

 

$1,000

 

K-12

 

Title I

 

$4,000

 

 

 

$4,000

 

Technology Department

 

General Fund

 

$6,000

 

$10,000

 

$10,000

 

$26,000

 

Garber High School

 

General Fund

 

$2,000

 

$1,500

 

$5,000

 

$8,500

 

Cramer Junior High School

 

General Fund

 

$2,000

 

$4,105

 

$9,000

 

$15.105

 

Hughes Elementary

 

General Fund

 

$1,500

 

$1,000

 

$4,000

 

$6,500

 

Bush Elementary

 

General Fund

 

$1,500

 

$2,150

 

$2,634

 

$6,284

 

Verellen Elementary

 

General Fund

 

$1,500

 

$1,000

 

$2,226

 

$4,726

 

K-12 Substitutes Provide Release

 

General Fund

 

$16,000

 

 

 

$16,000

 

Central Administration

 

General Fund

 

$3,000

 

$3,000

 

$3,000

 

$9,000

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

$47,500

 

 

$30,255

 

$37,860

 

$115,615

 

 

 

 

 

ESSEXVILLE-HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

2005-06 TECHNOLOGY TRAINING BUDGET FOR K-12 DISTRICT STAFF

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SOFTWARE/SUPPLIES

 

These are projected expenditures for the upcoming budget years 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08.  They include expenditures built into individual buildings, K-12 expenditures through curriculum, grants and other sources and the technology department staff.

 

 

Building or Deaprtment

 

funding source

 

professional development

 

software

 

technology equipment supplies

 

total

 

K-12

 

At Risk

 

$5,000

 

$2,500

 

$1,000

 

$8,500

 

K-12

 

 

Instructional Services

 

$4,000

 

$5,000

 

$1,000

 

$10,000

 

K-12

 

 

Special Education

 

$1,000

 

 

 

$1,000

 

K-12

 

Title I

 

$4,000

 

 

 

$4,000

 

Technology Department

 

General Fund

 

$6,000

 

$10,000

 

$10,000

 

$26,000

 

Garber High School

 

General Fund

 

$2,000

 

$1,500

 

$5,000

 

$8,500

 

Cramer Junior High School

 

General Fund

 

$2,000

 

$4,105

 

$9,000

 

$15.105

 

Hughes Elementary

 

General Fund

 

$1,500

 

$1,000

 

$4,000

 

$6,500

 

Bush Elementary

 

General Fund

 

$1,500

 

$2,150

 

$2,634

 

$6,284

 

Verellen Elementary

 

General Fund

 

$1,500

 

$1,000

 

$2,226

 

$4,726

 

K-12 Substitutes Provide Release

 

General Fund

 

$16,000

 

 

 

$16,000

 

Central Administration

 

General Fund

 

$3,000

 

$3,000

 

$3,000

 

$9,000