Annual Plan 2007-2008
- Wireless networks will be installed in all buildings.
- Core network services will be upgraded and standardized including file servers, firewall, proxy and web filtering systems.
- Key network switches will be replaced with upgraded units to improve the flow of data and improve management capability primarily at the secondary level.
- A data backup system will be implemented to ensure that all users are guaranteed a reliable pathway for the recovery of lost data.
- All standards-based computers will be re-imaged during the summer (2007). Re-imaging will establish standard software available for elementary and secondary. One operating system version will be established for both Mac and PC computers. Microsoft Office suite will be included in the district's common image.
- Laptop computers will be distributed to teachers during two waves (August and February). Each wave will have associated training sessions. Buildings must declare their “readiness” to move to Tier 2 and “commit” to training sessions.
- Non standards-based computers will be replaced based on a prioritization determined at each building. Some replacement will occur as existing standards-based computers migrate from teacher's desktops as they receive laptop computers. Other replacements will be made directly through new purchases.
- Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) equipment will be placed into classrooms once a building declares readiness and has committed to a wave for distribution and training. TEC equipment includes a projector, document camera, and cart. Wireless laptops complete the TEC but will be distributed at the time of the initial training.
- Mobile labs of (30) wireless computers will be placed into those elementary schools that do not have existing computer labs and each secondary school.
- Family Access will continue with Jefferson and Reeves Middle Schools, and Capital High School at full implementations. Planning will begin with Marshall and Washington Middle Schools.
- Software based learning programs (TBD) will be implemented as strategic interventions where appropriate.
- Interactive white boards and student response systems will be distributed to all Peer Coaches to build expertise to later provide support for these technologies.
- Instructional technology support staff will be hired and used to provide trainings and instructional support to all classrooms.
- Technical support staff will be hired to support a new help desk and the new equipment and computer network services being implemented through the levy.
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