This Page Will Become the Cover Page for Your Technology Plan

January 27, 2005

To: Jackson County School Board

From: Carol Rudolph

Subject: Technology Plan Revisions

In compliance with new E-rate requirements for filing year 2005-2006, the Jackson County Technology Plan must be reviewed and updated each year. This plan must be approved by the school board and submitted to the Mississippi State Department of Education. District Technology Plan Update

____X_ E-Rate Modification _____ Annual Review

Jackson County District Rucks H. Robinson Superintendent P. O. Box 5069, 12210 Colonel Vickrey Road Mailing Address Vancleave, MS 39565 Carol Rudolph Technology Coordinator [email protected] Technology Coordinator’s Email P. O. Box 5069, 12210 Colonel Vickrey Road Mailing Address Vancleave, MS 39565 (228) 826-1757, ext. 318 Phone (228) 826-1765 Fax http://www.jcsd.k12.ms.us District Home Page (URL)

District Contact for Technology Plan

(Complete only if different than information above.)

Mailing Address

Fax 1. TECHNOLOGY PLANNING COMMITTEE:

The technology planning committee should include the following staff and/or stakeholders.

 Technology Coordinator  Principals  Teachers  Central Office Administrators  District Business Officer  Parents  Students  Business/community leaders.

A. Does your current technology committee include all of the above? __X__Yes____ No If no, please provide an explanation in the space provided below.

B. Have members been added or dropped from the committee during the current year? ___X_Yes____ No If yes, please include the revised list in the appendix of this document using the standard form provided.

2. DISTRICT PROFILE INFORMATION:

The information listed in the school district profile will provide demographic information about the school district. Below are the categories that must be included:

· District Name · Most Recent Accreditation Level · Number of Schools in District · Number of Students Enrolled · Percent of Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch · Number of Students Eligible for English as a Second Language (ESL) Services · Number of Dropouts · Graduation Rate · District E-Rate Discount · Subject Area(s) and Grade Level(s) of Greatest Academic Need According to the Latest District Assessment Results

If the information in your district profile has changed, please submit a revised profile in the appendix of this document using the standard form provided.

3. DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS:

Technology vision and mission statements should be clear and easily understood and should reflect the following criteria:  integration of technology and student achievement  district mission statement  priorities of the school district Please describe below the efforts of the district to ensure that all stakeholders understand the vision and mission of the district with regard to educational technology.

Periodic meetings are held with the central office administrators and school administrators to inform them of new technology available and to inform them of any changes made in technology policies.

We have a K-12 technology review committee comprised of administrators, teachers, and media specialists that meet to access and make recommendations for technology needs throughout the district. These recommendations are presented to the Jackson County Board of Education for review and funding.

A technology meeting is held yearly comprised of the technology committee. The members of this committee are representatives of all stakeholders that include the central office administration, school administration, school board members, teachers, parents, students, and community members. A summary of educational technology accomplishments is presented along with new technology presentations. Also, the floor is open for educational technology recommendations for the upcoming school year to be brought before the technology review committee. This meeting is held with the Jackson County School District technology vision and mission statement in mind so that all stakeholders are informed of any matters with regard to educational technology.

4. DISTRICT ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

All school districts must have an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) in place. Are your district users required to sign a new agreement each year? _X___Yes ____No If no, please tell how you ensure understanding of and compliance with the district AUP.

5. TEACHING AND LEARNING

List the objectives that have been achieved in the area of Teaching and Learning as outlined in the district technology plan. Be sure to reference the goal, objective, and page number of this objective in the plan. Delete the sample information below, and insert your district’s information. If you are referencing more than one goal and/or objective, insert additional rows as needed. If no objectives have been achieved at this time, provide an explanation as to why the targeted objectives for this year were not met and indicate the steps that will be taken to ensure progress.

Goal I: Individualized instruction will be provided Achievement of objective documented through computer-based technology, video, December 2004 for equipment that has computers and other technology-based instruction. presently been purchased. 1. Students will utilize emerging technologies Note that the strategies to meet this to enhance learning. (p.12) objective are an on-going process

Goal II: Individualized instruction will be provided Achievement of objective documented through computer-based technology, video, December 2004. computer, and other technology-based instruction. This is an on-going project by providing 1. Improve student standardize test scores remedial software, implementing district- (p.13) wide pacing guides, and assessment programs. 6. EDUCATOR PROFICIENCY

List the objectives that have been achieved in the area of Educator Proficiency as outlined in the district technology plan. Be sure to reference the goal, objective, and page number of this objective in the plan. Delete the sample information below, and insert your district’s information. If you are referencing more than one goal and/or objective, insert additional rows as needed. If no objectives have been achieved at this time, provide an explanation as to why the targeted objectives for this year were not met and indicate the steps that will be taken to ensure progress.

Goal I: Increase teachers’ proficiency of technology Achievement of objective documented used in the classroom through professional December 2004 development. 1. Teachers will be technology literate in Note that the strategies to meet this order to effectively integrate technology in objective are an on-going process the instructional program for the benefit of all students. (p. 14)

Goal II: Improve the proficiency of administrators in Achievement of objective documented the use of technology. December 2004 1. Administrators will be technology literate in order to effectively integrate technology Note that the strategies to meet this in the instructional program for the objective are an on-going process benefit of all students and staff. (p. 15)

7.LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT

List the objectives that have been achieved in the area of Leadership and Support as outlined in the district technology plan. Be sure to reference the goal, objective, and page number of this objective in the plan. Delete the sample information below, and insert your district’s information. If you are referencing more than one goal and/or objective, insert additional rows as needed. If no objectives have been achieved at this time, provide an explanation as to why the targeted objectives for this year were not met and indicate the steps that will be taken to ensure progress.

Goal I: Participate with the community in the Achievement of objective documented acquisition and the use of new technologies to be December 2004 placed in the local schools. 1. Promote community awareness of school Note that the strategies to meet this technology use. (p.18) objective are an on-going process

Goal II: Provide adequate technology staffing. Achievement of objective documented 1. The Jackson County School District will December 2004 expand the technology staff to provide improved computer repairs, upgrades, One new technician was hired. This is an and installations as well as software on-going process. support & training. (p.18)

Goal III: Provide adequate technology services for Achievement of objective documented physicall, educable, and emotionally disadvantaged December 2004 students. 1. Provide assistance tools that will increase, Note that the strategies to meet this maintain or improve functional capabilities objective are an on-going process of specific identified students in the district. (p. 19)

8.ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

List the objectives that have been achieved in the area of Teaching and Learning as outlined in the district technology plan. Be sure to reference the goal, objective, and page number of this objective in the plan. Delete the sample information below, and insert your district’s information. If you are referencing more than one goal and/or objective, insert additional rows as needed. If no objectives have been achieved at this time, provide an explanation as to why the targeted objectives for this year were not met and indicate the steps that will be taken to ensure progress. Remember to consult with MDE’s MIS department regarding the new E-Rate 2-5 guidelines.

Goal I: Improve educational opportunities Achievement of objective documented through school district connectivity. December 2004 1. Students will utilize emerging Note that the strategies to meet this objective technologies to enhance learning. are an on-going process (p. 22)

Goal II: Increase communication district-wide Achievement of objective documented to all network users. December 2004 1. E-mail services will be made Note that the strategies to meet this objective available to Jackson County are an on-going process network users. (p. 23) 2. Additional telephone service, cell See appendix for changes made to Performance phones, and radios will be made Indicator for Strategies 2.2.1, p. 23. available to Jackson County administrators and staff as needed. (p. 23)

Goal III: Install and maintain virus protection Achievement of objective documented on the e-mail server and all workstations December 2004 connected to the network. Note that the strategies to meet this objective 1. Upgrade network security by are an on-going process providing virus protection (p. 24)

Goal IV: Provide a safe, secure Achievement of objective documented Infrastructure. December 2004 1. A safe and secure infrastructure will Note that the strategies to meet this objective be provided for student and staff use are an on-going process in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) (p. 24

9. TECHNOLOGY BUDGET

Revise your budget and budget narrative to reflect current and projected state, local, and federal funding levels. Be sure that your budget and budget narrative are reflective of the most recent guidelines and remember that all expenditures of E-Rate and E2T2 funds should be tied to objectives in one or more content areas of the technology plan. Include the budget and the budget narrative in the appendix of this document using the standard form provided. Provide a detailed summary of actual and pending expenditures for year one.

10. TECHNOLOGY PLAN EVALUATION

The components required for technology plan evaluation are listed below.

 Allows for input from stakeholders  Addresses the goals and objectives of the technology plan  Includes an independent evaluator  Addresses a review of the budget  Provides both qualitative and quantitative data  Provides information that will be used for data driven decision-making.

Please provide the name and contact information of the district’s independent evaluator.

Nancy Wallace, Ocean Springs School District, (228) 875-5925.

Note: Please begin the appendix on the next available page. Make sure that each item in the appendix is labeled appropriately. District Technology Committee

Member Title Contact Information Margaret Bush Assistant Superintendent [email protected] (228) 826-1757, ext. 315 JoAnn Lutes Secretary [email protected] (228) 826-1757, ext. 317 Carol Rudolph Technology Coordinator [email protected] (228) 826-1757, ext. 318 Matt Ely Computer Tech [email protected] (228) 826-5836 Denise Smith Media Specialist [email protected] East Central High School (228) 588-7040 Tim Anderson Principal [email protected] East Central High School (228) 588-7000 Kimberly Bradley Media Specialist [email protected] East Central Middle School (228) 588-7009 Cecilia Corkhill Assistant Principal [email protected] East Central Middle School (228) 588-7009 Sheri Tanner Counselor [email protected] East Central Upper Elem. (228) 588-7019 Lynn Brewer Principal [email protected] East Central Upper Elem. (228) 588-7019 Kay Brown Assistant Principal [email protected] East Central Lower Elem. (228) 588-7060 Janelle Long Media Specialist [email protected] East Central Lower Elem. (228) 588-7060 Jacob Thompson Student Representative [email protected] East Central Schools (228) 588-2363 Sonia Thompson Community Representative [email protected] East Central Schools (228) 588-2363 Gordon Nelms Teacher [email protected] St. Martin High School (228) 875-8418 Barry Amacker Principal, 8-12th grades [email protected] St. Martin High School (228) 875-8418 Mike VanWinkle Principal [email protected] St. Martin Middle School (228) 875-4751 Monique Farrington Teacher [email protected] St. Martin High School (228) 875-4751 Lee Hagerty-Wilson Teacher [email protected] St. Martin Middle School s (228) 392-2410 Carmen Sheets Teacher [email protected] St. Martin Middle School (228) 392-2410 Sherry Lawrence Teacher Assistant [email protected] St. Martin Upper Elementary (228) 392-9152 Larry Newman Principal [email protected] St. Martin Upper Elementary (228) 392-9152 Caroline Crocker Teacher Assistant [email protected] St. Martin Lower Elementary (228) 392-1387 Linda Budinich Principal [email protected] St. Martin Lower Elementary (228) 392-1387 Sheila Cruso Teacher [email protected] St. Martin East Elementary (228) 875-2304 Valerie Martino Principal [email protected] St. Martin East Elementary (228) 875-2304 Kyle Neaves Student Representative [email protected] St. Martin Schools (228) 875-8418 Roy Reaux Community Representative [email protected] St. Martin Community (228) 765-0431 Teacher [email protected] Bobby Bawcum Vancleave High School (228) 826-4701 Sheila Brown Media Specialist [email protected] Vancleave Middle School (228) 826-5902 Joe Hubal Principal [email protected] Vancleave Middle School (228) 826-5902 Dana Pederson Technology Assistant [email protected] Vancleave Lower Elem. (228) 826-5982 Amy Pederson Principal [email protected] Vancleave Lower Elem. (228) 826-5982 Carolyn Meyer Media Specialist [email protected] Vancleave Upper Elem. (228) 826-4188 Penny Westfaul Principal [email protected] Vancleave Upper Elem. (228) 826-4188 Michael Brown Student Representative [email protected] Vancleave Schools s (228) 826-4701 Karl Swanson Principal [email protected] Jackson County Alt. School (228) 826-2177 Wayne Levoy Teacher [email protected] Jackson County Alt. School (228) 826-2177 Dino Vecchio Principal [email protected] Jackson County Tech. Center (228) 826-5944 Laura Matthews Teacher [email protected] Jackson County Tech. Center (228) 826-5944 David Sims School Board [email protected] Jackson County School Dist. (228) 826-1757 Kenneth Fountain School Board [email protected] Jackson County School Dist. (228) 826-1757 Harold Rushing Business Manager [email protected] Jackson County School Dist. (228) 826-4842 Tami Roberts Parent, East Central Attendance [email protected] Center m (228) 588-3672 Jeff Deluke Parent, Vancleave [email protected] Attendance Center (228) 826-1732 Richard Humphreys Parent, St. Martin [email protected] Attendance Center Bill Myers Technology Department [email protected] (288) 826-5836 Revised 01-07-2005 District Profile

District Profile (Information for the district profile can be found in the annual Mississippi Report Card)

DISTRICT NAME: Jackson County

ACCREDITATION LEVEL 5

NUMBER OF SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT 15

NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED 8431

PERCENT OF STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR 53.5% FREE/REDUCED LUNCH

NUMBER OF STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR ESL (ENGLISH AS A 53 SECOND LANGUAGE) SERVICES

NUMBER OF DROP-OUTS 161

GRADUATION RATE 77.2

DISTRICT E-RATE DISCOUNT 68%

SUBJECT AREA(S) AND GRADE LEVEL(S) OF GREATEST K-5 reading & ACADEMIC NEED ACCORDING TO THE LATEST DISTRICT math, ASSESSMENT English II

This information should provide a “snapshot” of your district and help planners and reviewers to focus on areas of need.

Revised 01-07-2005 Educational Technology Budget for SY 2004 - 2007 Submitted by: Jackson County School District Total E2T2 funds for Year 1: $12,180.69 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Year 2: $32,854.55 Year 3: $32.587.55 2004 - 2005 2005 - 2006 2006 - 2007

Accounting Budget Category TOTAL EXPENDITURES Code LOCAL STATE FEDERAL E-RATE E2T2 LOCAL STATE FEDERAL E-RATE E2T2 LOCAL STATE FEDERAL E-Rate E2T2 YEARS 1-3 1. Teaching and Learning *** *** *** 1.1 Hardware 544467 20000 110998 20954.00 688000 20000 115000 20954.09 650000 20000 120000 20954.09 2,351,327.18 1.2 Software 205629 63081 2315.01 37600 63081 2315.01 37500 65000 2315.01 478,836.03 1.3 On-Line Resources 1.4 Professional Development 43520 44523 46250 134,293.00 1.5 Supplies 3000 3000 1321.81 3000 3000 1321.81 3000 3000 1321.81 21,965.43 Subtotal for Category 1 753096 23000 217599 24590.82 728600 23000 222604 24590.91 690500 23000 231250 24590.91 3,204,020.64 2. Educator Proficiency 2.1 Hardware 48980 6200 50000 6500 50000 6500 168,180.00 2.2 Software 25629 34443 30629 35000 30629 35000 191,330.00 2.3 On-Line Resources 2.4 Professional Development 8500 8213.64 8500 8213.64 8500 8213.64 50,140.92 2.5 Supplies 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 18,000.00 Subtotal for Category 2 86109 43643 0 0 8213.64 92129 44500 0 0 8213.64 92129 44500 0 0 8213.64 427,650.92 3. Leadership and Support 3.1 Hardware 20000 25000 25000 70,000.00 3.2 Software 166644 3000 8100 166971 3000 8100 168471 3000 8100 535,386.00 3.3 On-Line Resources 3.4 Professional Development 29000 2025 37000 2025 36000 2025 108,075.00 3.5 Supplies 3000 3000 3000 9,000.00 Subtotal for Category 3 218644 3000 10125 231971 3000 10125 232471 3000 10125 722,461.00 4. Environment and Infrastructure 4.1 TelCom Services 212000 217000 222000 651,000.00 4.2 Wireless Connections 4.4 Equipment 95000 42000 133000 270,000.00 4.3 Internet Access 25000 25000 25000 75,000.00 4.5 Supplies 12000 12000 12000 36,000.00 Subtotal for Category 4 344000 296000 392000 1,032,000.00 5. Technical Support 5.1 Staffing 176706 116000 145000 530,118.00 (might include portions of salaries and fringe benefits of technology coordinator, technician, etc. dedicated to technical support ) 5.2 Contractual 35000 26000 20000 81,000.00 (might include contracts to provide technical services not available within the district) Subtotal for Category 5 211706 142000 165000 518,706.00 6. Supplies and Materials 35000 264.00 39000 264.00 39000 264.00 115,907.62 7. Evaluation Costs 8. Other TOTAL 1648555 69643 227724 32854.55 1529700 70500 232729 32854.55 1611100 70500 241375 32854.55 5,800,389.65 *** See Budget Narrative

Revised 01-07-2005 cr Updated Strategy in “Teaching and Learning” Goal 1, Objective 1, Strategy 1.1.4. Addition to cover Formula Grant. p. 12 original plan

1.1.4 Utilize all available funding Log federal funding utilized in the technology 2004-2007 including allocated federal funding purchases and federal state grants such as the E2T2 Formula Grant and other grants to purchase hardware, software and other instructional technology devices

Added strategy and performance indicators in “Teaching and Learning”for an update. Goal 2, Objective 1, strategy 2.1.2, p. 13 original plan

Goal 2: Individualized instruction will be provided through computer-based technology, video, computer, and other technology-based instruction.

1. Objective: Improve student standardize test scores

STRATEGIES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETED TIMELINES 2.1.1 Utilize educational software Review teacher lesson plans and/or records of 2004-2007 and other teacher-generated student tutoring/remediation learning activities specific to the subject area Create a record of student performance on 2004-2007 learning activities versus test results.

2.1.2 Provide remedial software, Create software data results identifying student 2004 district-wide pacing guides, learning needs or weakness and assessment programs

Corrected error in wording, “Leadership and Support”, Goal III, p. 19 original plan

Goal III: Provide adequate technology services for physical, emotional, and educable disadvantaged students.

Objective 1: Provide assistance tools that will increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of specific identified students in the district.

Updated Strategy and Performance Indicators and Targeted Timelines, p. 22 original tech plan. Telecommunications update for E-rate.

Goal I: Improve educational opportunities through school district connectivity.

Objective 1: Students will utilize emerging technologies to enhance learning.

STRATEGIES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETED TIMELINES 1.1.1 Update network infrastructure Re-evaluate network routers, switches, and 2006 for LANs/WANs converters at the schools.

Provide upgraded equipment as needed

2004-2007 1.1.2 Update Internet access using Evaluate Internet speeds using on-line 2004-2006 telecommunication services at the school tools. Upgrade Internet service to schools level where cable modem service is presently provided with T-1 service or ATM service. 8 schools to be upgraded 2003-04 2 schools 2004-05 3 schools 2005-06 3 schools

Evaluate Internet speeds using on-line tools. Upgrade Internet service to schools that are presently sharing service with another school via fiber by providing a router at each school and ATM T-1 service. 2006

2003-04 2 schools 2005-06 3 schools 1.1.3 Provide classroom wiring for Evaluate network wiring in the schools and 2005 each classroom not presently wired provide wiring for classrooms not presently update inadequate wiring wired and upgrade wiring in those that are inadequate 1.1.4 Network each schools’ Assist schools with information to 2005 media center to add the card provide additional modules to the present catalog module to existing library program for student use. database and network for student on-line catalog use

Updated Performance Indicators noted in #8. Environment & Infrastructure, p. 23. Telecommunications update for E-rate

Goal II: Increase communication district-wide to all network users

Objective 2: Additional telephone service, cell phones and radios will be made available to Jackson County administrators and staff as needed.

STRATEGIES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETED TIMELINES 2.2.1 Provide communication devices for Monitor for new communication 2004-2007 administrators and staff use needs:

Presently JCSD has 134 phone lines and expect to increase those by 10 lines per year; Services for 101 cell phones and expects to increase service by 20; 1 beeper with no plans to add additional; 7 radios with no plans to add additional