Annual Technology Purchase Plan Process Technology Line-Item Budget
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Annual Technology Purchase Plan Process BCSD Vision of Educational Technology Technology is changing our world and our ways of addressing everyday issues and problems. The solutions to real-world problems in science, industry, and virtually every other area of human endeavor are becoming increasingly reliant upon an evolving and ever-changing technology. We believe the school district has a responsibility to prepare students for the impact of technology upon their lives in a changing society. In order for students to be properly prepared, their teachers and other members of the educational team must be knowledgeable users of technology in education. Therefore, we believe that the school district must provide for the development of its human resources in the area of educational technology. We believe the appropriate integration of technology in all curriculum areas will enhance a system of educating our students through which they master the basics, become adept at problem solving and critical thinking, and become prepared to deal with a lifetime of challenging change. BCSD Technology Mission Statement It is the mission of the Boone Community School District to provide students and staff with experiences that utilize technology. With technology, the community of learners is empowered to explore the choices and challenges of the future. BCSD Definition of Technology Literacy The ability to responsibly, creatively, and ethically utilize technology to: communicate, access, collect, manage, integrate, and evaluate information; solve problems; build up and share current knowledge; and enhance learning through integrated multidisciplinary experiences. Rationale Long-range technology purchase planning is most effective when built upon a comprehensive vision, broad staff involvement, equity and an expenditure framework including the essential components of hardware, software, infrastructure, and professional development. Recurring three-year renewal cycle A recurring three-year renewal cycle would identify three enrollment centers for priority funding. Each enrollment center would receive input from building personnel for the purpose of shared decision-making in the design of technology expenditure proposals and implementation plans. Expenditure plans will adequately address all essential components before funding. Based on building input, the annual budget will be approved by the Technology Committee based on district/building needs utilizing a collaborative decision-making process. In addition to the priority three-year renewal cycle, the BCSD Technology Committee will determine and communicate to all staff Innovative Technology Project criteria and fund along with the application and review process. Funding decisions by the BCSD Technology Committee will be based on criteria established by the committee. Advantages • Implements BCSD comprehensive vision and mission of educational technology • Engages stakeholders in conversations about the vision and mission of educational technology and the alignment of the four essential components of comprehensive technology planning • Reinforces a focus on student learning • Provides equity of expenditures in that allocation is not a function of staff expertise or age of learner • Renews essential technology district-wide with no critical technology older than capable for the intended use. • Establishes transparency in funding and expenditures • Endorses enrollment center staff input into decisions Technology Line-Item Budget In the development of a line-item budget to guide and manage expenditures, the district has allocated the following funds for 2011-12 with a budgeted amount of $372,500 plus professional development (Teacher Quality) of $119,000 for a total technology budget of $491,500. Description Amount Fund % of Budget Responsible Hardware $220,000 PPEL 59.1% Tech Comm. Furniture/Equipment $3,500 General 0.8% Tech Comm. Software (District Wide)* $65,000 General 17.4% Tech Director Infrastructure $30,000 PPEL 13.4% Tech Director $19,500 General Maintenance/Repair $22,000 General 5.9% Tech Director Building Office Hardware $12,500 General 3.4% Administration *Remaining Microsoft Settlement Funds would allow shift of some software costs from Software to Infrastructure in 2010-11 and 2011-12. Technology Fund Priority Distribution Plan 2010-2011 Transition Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Enrollment Center(s) Enrollment 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 High School, Futures 772 100% distributed 1 3 2 based on need as Franklin, Lincoln, Page 655 determined by 2 1 3 Middle School 737 Technology 3 2 1 Committee Innovative Technology Projects NA As determined by Technology Committee 1 = High Priority, 2 = Middle Priority, 3 = Lowest Priority 2011-12 Timeline: Grade Level/Subject Area Proposals to Principals Feb. 1 Enrollment Center Proposals by Grade Level/Subject Area Reps & Principals due March 1 Enrollment Center Proposals distributed to District Technology Committee March 7 Final 2011-12 District Technology Budget Proposal by Technology Committee May 4 Technology Committee Budget Recommendation to Board of Education May 8 BBoooonnee CCoommmmuunniittyy SScchhooooll DDiissttrriicctt Technology Integration Plan The mission of the Boone Community School district is to provide an educational environment that promotes academic and extra curricular excellence and the development of good character in our students. 2009-2010 Table of Contents Table of Contents......................................................................................................................................................2 Development Process................................................................................................................................................3 Stakeholder Involvement ..............................................................................................................................................................3 Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................3 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Technology Requirement .........................................................................................3 Current State .................................................................................................................................................................................4 District Profile...........................................................................................................................................................4 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................4 Enrollment.....................................................................................................................................................................................4 Technology Infrastructure.......................................................................................................................................4 Internet Service .............................................................................................................................................................................4 Wireless Access ............................................................................................................................................................................4 Children’s Internet Protection Act ................................................................................................................................................5 Backup of Student and Staff Data.................................................................................................................................................5 Hardware/Software .......................................................................................................................................................................5 Technical Support .........................................................................................................................................................................5 Teacher Technology Survey ....................................................................................................................................5 Importance ....................................................................................................................................................................................5 Readiness ......................................................................................................................................................................................6 Obstacles .......................................................................................................................................................................................8 Leadership.....................................................................................................................................................................................9 Comments... ..................................................................................................................................................................................9 Budget ......................................................................................................................................................................11