Tech Levy 2007
In February 2006, with the support of the Olympia community our district passed a capital projects levy for technology. This levy is designed to assist the district achieve the following:
- Re-establish an equitable distribution of computers across the district, replace non standards-based computers and upgrade network infrastructure
- Establish standardized and sustainable technology systems
- Support the four goals of the district's technology plan:
- Use technology resources to improve communications
- Develop technology skills for students and use technology to enhance learning activities
- Support teachers to reach Tier 2 (using technology as an instructional tool)
- Provide strategic interventions through technology based learning programs
- Place Tier 2 technologies into all classrooms (projector, document camera, wireless laptop, and appropriate software resources)
- Implement key learning programs to close existing achievement gaps
Three overarching tenets of the 2007 Technology Levy:
- Technology On Purpose - All technology equipment will be placed for the purpose of supporting teaching and learning.
- Training and Support are Essential - Placement of equipment will coincide with appropriate training and support for the effective use of that equipment.
- Equitable Distribution of Common Resources - All equipment will be distributed equitably across the district so as to provide a common baseline of technology for each building and classroom.
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