BRAXTON County Technology Plan
2004-2007
OPTIMAL
Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning
Last revised on March 11, 2005
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County Technology Plan
West Virginia has placed an emphasis on equitably providing technology for schools in order to
enhance student learning, improve student achievement, and prepare students for post-secondary
education and the world of work. Many stakeholders are involved in this process including students,
teachers, administrators, parents, community members, legislators, board of education members and
others.
Collectively, the county technology planning team members have assisted in creating, refining,
implementing and utilizing educational technology to meet the current standards, develop local
programs, build partners and capacity, make data-driven decisions, and to evaluate the use of
technology for administrative and instructional tasks.
The county technology plan is a component of the UCIP and is based on the state OPTimal online
format (http://wv.ontargetus.com/). This plan will serve several functions. Not only does the plan
complement and support the county's instructional goals as delineated in the UCIP, it is also intended to
help meet the technology objectives/requirements of the school, county/state policies, state/federal
programs, and competitive grants. Examples of these include the following:
Policy 2320: A Process for Improving Education Performance Based Accreditation System
Policy 2450: Virtual Distance Learning
Policy 2460: Use of the Internet by Students and Educators
Policy 2470: Use of Technology by Students and Educators
Policy 2510: Assuring Quality of Education
Policy 2520: Content Standards and Objectives
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in order to receive Universal Service Fund Program
E-rate Funds
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 which establishes the Enhancing Education Through
Technology (Ed Tech) Program
West Virginia House Bill 4319
Basic Skills/Computer Education (BS/CE)
WV SUCCESS
WVDE Reinventing Education
However, the most important function of the plan is to ensure that the effective use of educational
technology supports achievement and lifelong learning.
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Technology Team Contact Information
Name: Sterling Beane Jr.
Title: Technology Coordinator
Email: sbeane@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-765-7101 Ext: 232
Name: Jan Frame
Title: Teacher
Email: jframe@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-364-5291
Name: Carla Mauser
Title: Teacher
Email: cmauser@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-765-7101
Name: Beth Atkins
Title: Teacher
Email: latkins@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-765-2042
Name: Linda Sears
Title: Principal
Email:
Phone: 304-364-5526
Name: Kristy Johnson
Title: Teacher
Email: kajohnso@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-765-5821
Name: Denver Drake
Title: Principal
Email:
Phone: 304-765-2644
Name: Cindy Sprouse
Title: Teacher
Email:
Phone: 304-765-2644
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Name: Brenda Bleigh
Title: Teacher
Email: bbleigh@rtol.net
Phone: 304-853-2523
Name: Suzanne McGowan
Title: Therapist
Email: smcgowan@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-765-7331
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County Mission and Vision Statements
County Vision:
It is the belief of the Board of Education that all Braxton County children can learn. Members of the
Board of Education envision Braxton County Schools where each day, each child experiences success
in doing something he or she has never done and learns something of social and cultural value from
what he or she has accomplished. The Board envisions that the students will leave public education
being prepared to enter the work force or a post secondary education or training program, thereby
comming to value the continuation of learning as a life-long process.
County Mission:
It is imperative in our democratic society that the Braxton County School System be cognizant of the
importance of the individual, and that it realizes its responsibility to assist the individual in realizing and
developing his or her unique capabilities. It shall be the mission of Braxton County Schools to establish
and maintain a thorough, efficient, accountable and dynamic education system for the purpose of
educating children to perform at a high level of academic achievement, to be technologically proficient,
and to graduate from high school so that they may ultimately reach the level of self-realization and
become productive members of society.
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Needs Assessment
Analysis of Assessment Data
Many students were below state standards on the SAT-9 WV Accountability Data Report. Braxton
County High School and Braxton County Middle School did not meet the standards in the children
disabled group and the low socioeconomic group. Braxton County High School did not meet the 25% or
less in the first quartile goal. Braxton County Middle School did not meet current year AYP.
Thechnology can be used to place emphasis on basic skills areas and reinforce instruction at all levels
to ensure progress to meet standards on standardized tests and yearly AYP.
Analysis of UCIP
All schools listed the maintenance of test results as a main priority. Shcools wish to continue
concentration in this area to bring student performance in line with requirements of SBP 2320.
Technology can address deficiencies through increased emphasis on alignment of BS/CE curriculum
software to assessment deficiencies. Goal is to work on alignment and offer more professional
development.
Technology Infrastructure
According to data gathered at the school level during the school technology planning process, several
areas were observed which require attention in order to complete district wide Technology Integration.
The District Technology Committee has reviewed the data and reports the following needs. There exists
a general inability for some administrators and teachers at all levels to quickly and effectively access
information and develop management/instructional techniques using technology. This is primarily due to
the lack of compatible equipment and to the infrastructure of building wiring and data line access. In
response to growing needs for information required in the day to day management and delivery of
instruction the following should be implemented: Desktop computers should be available for all
students, teachers, and administrators. All classroom and administrative computer systems should be
Internet accessible and possess multimedia capabilities. Electrical capacities should be increased.
Wiring infrastructure and network hardware should be upgraded to meet the needs of today as well as
provide scaleable solutions for the future. Some existing technology related equipment is not being
used to its full potential. Several staff members still have a limited knowledge of how automated
systems function. This inhibits the full integration of technology in Braxton County Schools. Continued
efforts are being made to provide additional training and technical support for all staff. This will
eventually result in more efficient use and more effective integration of computer systems. The following
needs must be met to ensure implementation of this plan: Expansion of computer training programs.
Standardization of computer applications at the schools. Additional computers and support software for
instructional management. A dedicated computer workstation for each professional staff member.
Maintaining computer technology in the classroom that fits the needs of the curriculum. Additional
technical support staffing as technology use and needs increase. Installation of wireless networks in all
schools to enable access to administrators and moble professionals at all times. Implementation of a
wide area network to increase Internet bandwidth and allow for interconnectivity between all schools
and district offices.
OEPA Reports
An OEPA audit found that Braxton County Middle School was not meeting standards for the integration
and use of technology. County and school officials have formulated a plan to correct the findings. THe
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county technology plan includes activities focused on delivering staff development and increasing
access to technology for all students and teachers in Braxton County
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Instructional Goal #1
To maintain and/or improve student performance as demonstrated on SAT/9, particularly in basic skills
(to remain in compliance with West Virginia assessment standards).
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Students and teachers will utilize technology to increase achievement in basic skills as related to the
SAT/9 achievement testing and West Virginia achievement standards, with the ultimate goal being to
reduce the number of students in the lower quartiles by 5% in three years.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
County averages increase in all basic skills areas.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Continued improvemant is shown in basic skills areas of the sat-9 achievement test.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
All schools are above state and national averages in the areas of basic skills.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
All schools are above state and national averages in the areas of basic skills.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
All schools will continue to perform above state averages in the areas of basic skills.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide technology staff development for teachers responsible for teaching students in basic skills
areas through the use of technology.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
School Principal
School Technology Contact
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Professional Development Content/Tech Integration BS/CE
Est $
1500
Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 75000
SUCCESS
2000
Total:
78500.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Ensure all students have access to computer equipment necessary for the delivery of technology
assisted basic skills instruction.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Principal
School Technology Contact
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source
Est $
1
Access
10000
Hardware - Desktop
BS/CE
Telecommunications 19000
2
Software - Instructional Access
SUCCESS
22000
General Funds
15000
Total:
66000.00
BS/CE
2500
General Funds
5000
SUCCESS
3500
Total:
11000.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Training will be provided for teachers to utilize spreadsheets and current data bases to analyze
evaluative data provided by WVEIS.
Persons Responsible
Principal
Technology Coordinator
County Testing Coordinator
RESA WVEIS Staff
Activity Type
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Access
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
Professional Development Professional Development Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 5000
Ed Tech Formula - Round 2 14853.27
2
Software - Application
Access
SUCCESS
1200
Total:
21053.27
Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 5000
General Funds
1000
BS/CE
1500
Total:
7500.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide access to the Internet and WVEIS, through the implementation of a wide area network, in
order to enhance learning and improve student achievement
Persons Responsible
E-rate coordinator
Teachers
Principals
Board of Education
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
1
Innovative Strategies
E-Rate Year 8
450000
General Funds
73126.15
E-Rate Year 7
18329.85
General Funds
5475.15
Total:
546931.15
E-Rate Year 6
22686.30
General Funds
6398.70
Total:
29085.00
2
E-rate - Data Lines
E-rate - Data Lines
Innovative Strategies
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3
4
E-rate - Internal Connections Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 8
18000
General Funds
2000
E-Rate Year 7
54561.50
General Funds
17383.50
Total:
91945.00
E-rate - Internal Connections Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 6
34200.
General Funds
7800.
Total:
42000.00
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide a safe school environment for all students, staff, parents and community in Braxton County
Schools through improved communication with all stakeholders.
Persons Responsible
County e-rate coordinator
Activity Type
Stakeholder Involvement
No. Budget Item
1
2
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Cellular Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 7
5544
E-Rate Year 8
3000
General Funds
1656
General Funds
450
Total:
10650.00
E-rate - Cellular Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 6
2808.
General Funds
792.
Total:
3600.00
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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
All elementary school computers need to be upgraded to the latest standards to help improve test
scores in basic skills in the lower quartiles by 5% in three years.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Little Birch Elementary will recieve new Mobile Lab and Davis, Sutton, Flatwoods,
(2002-03) Frametown, and Little Birch will recieve new File Servers.
Year 2:
Frametown and Flatwoods will replace old hardware with nwe workstations.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Little Birch, Burnsville, and Davis will replace old Hardware with new workstations.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Phased replacement plan developed to continue replacing outdated equipment periodically.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
Contunue to follow equipment replacement plan.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Workstations will be upgraded to meet current Basic Skills program standards at all elementary schools.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Principal
EdTech Grant Committee
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Desktop Access
BS/CE
10512
General Funds
5000
Total:
15512.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
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The district will implement a program to repair/upgrade technology equipment to ensure access for all
students.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
School Technology Contacts
Principals
RESA Computer Repair Staff
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
2
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Technical Support - HW maintenance Access
Technical Support - SW maintenance
General Funds
10000
Total:
10000.00
General Funds
5000
Total:
5000.00
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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Establish a distance learning center at Braxton County High School which will serve the needs of
students seeking advanced placement classes not offered in the county. This center will serve 5% of
the students at Braxton County High School by 2007.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Formulate plan for implementation of Distance Learning Center.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Acquire funds through excess levy and matching SBA grant funding to begin construction.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Classroom will be ready for use and partnership will be made with content providers to
(2004-05) deliver content. Instruction of students will begin.
Year 4:
Students will continue to successfully complete distance learning classes at Braxton County
(2005-06) High School.
Year 5:
5% of BCHS students will be taking advanced placement distance learning courses.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Distance learning classroom will be constructed at Braxton County High School.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Principal
Superintendent
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
2
Activity Type
Construction Of Distance learning center Access
Professional Development
Funding Source Est $
SBA
2000000
General Funds
100000
Grants
100000
Total:
2200000.00
Professional Development SUCCESS
Total:
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5000
5000.00
Instructional Goal #2
To improve students'writing skills, including building skills to enable writing across the curriculum (to
achieve West Virginia assessment standards) as demonstrated on the WV Writing assessment with a
5% increase in writing scores over a 5 year period.
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Students and teachers will utilize technology to improve student writing skills (to achieve West Virginia
assessment standards) as demonstrated by a 5% decrease in the number of students scoring below
the state average. Teachers will also utilize technology to enable writing across the curriculum.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Student writing scores improve.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Continued improvement on student writing assessment.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Student scoring below the state average on the writing assesment decreases by 5%.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Student scoring below the state average on the writing assesment decreases by 5%.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
Number of students scoring below the state average on the writing assesment continues to
(2006-07) decrease.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Teachers will receive targeted staff development to focus on techniques for using technology as a tool
for increasing student writing skills.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Principal
Teachers
Technology Integration Specialist
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Professional Development Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS
Est $
1200
Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 25000
BS/CE
1800
Total:
28000.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Resource and Adult basic Ed. Teachers will utilize Skills Bank and Cornerstone Software increase
student writing skills.
Persons Responsible
Principals
Teachers
Special Education Director
Technology Director
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Software - Instructional Innovative Strategies General Funds
Total:
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8500
8500.00
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Teachers will utilize technology as a tool to enable writing across the curriculum to improve scores by
2% county wide on the state writing assessment
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Student writing scores improve by 2% county wide.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Continued 2% improvement on student writing assessment.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
All schools performing above state averages on writing assessment.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
All schools continue performing above state averages on writing assessment.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
All schools continue performing above state averages on writing assessments.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Teachers will recieve Staff Development on the implementation of of lessons facilitating writing across
the curriculum.
Persons Responsible
Teachers
Technology Director
Technology Inetgration Specialist
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Professional Development Professional Development SUCCESS
Est $
1541
Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 25000
BS/CE
1800
Total:
28341.00
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Instructional Goal #3
To implement appropriate record-keeping strategies for measuring parent involvement.
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Schools will increase parental envolvement by establishing and maintaining websites which will keep
parents informed as to activities occuring at the school as well as provide for correspondance between
parents and teachers/administrators through e-mail links. Following the implementation of this program
school satisfaction rates will increase by 5% over a five year period.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
3 of the 8 schools in Braxton County will have a web site.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
6 of the 8 schools in Braxton County will have a school web site.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
All schools in Braxton County will have a school web site.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Schools will maintain up to date web sites, adding features to improve parent/school
(2005-06) communications.
Year 5:
All schools will continue to maintain a school website.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
A Web Master will be trained at each school.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Principal
teachers
Students/Parents
Activity Type
Professional Development
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Professional Development General Funds
1500
General Funds
900
Total:
2400.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Students and parents will be surveyed as to the content they would find most useful on the school
website.
Persons Responsible
Principal
Parents
Teachers
Students
Activity Type
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
The Web Master will train parents to access school websites and other educational Internet content.
Persons Responsible
Principal
Teacher / Webmaster
Activity Type
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Increase parental involvement through the utilization of a call-center for student absence managment.
Following implementation of an automated call system student absence rates will decrease by 10%
county wide.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
All parents will be called by the absence management program to inform them of student
(2002-03) absences from school.
Year 2:
All parents will be called by the absence management program to inform them of student
(2003-04) absences from school.
Year 3:
All parents will be called by the absence management program to inform them of student
(2004-05) absences from school.
Year 4:
All parents will be called by the absence management program to inform them of student
(2005-06) absences from school.
Year 5:
All parents will be called by the absence management program to inform them of student
(2006-07) absences from school.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
All parents will be called by the absence management program to inform them of student absences
from school.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Principal
Activity Type
Stakeholder Involvement
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
2
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Long Distance Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 6
20404.80
General Funds
5755.20
E-Rate Year 7
16170.00
General Funds
4830.00
Total:
47160.00
E-rate - Long Distance Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 8
General Funds
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2500
250
Total:
3
4
E-rate - Voice
E-rate - Voice
Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 6
2750.00
16170.00
General Funds
4830.00
E-Rate Year 7
20404.80
General Funds
5755.20
Total:
47160.00
Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 8
2500
General Funds
250
Total:
2750.00
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Compliance Checklist
Ed Tech Compliance Checklist
1. Does the county plan include the county's specific goals for using advanced technology to improve
student achievement?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1
2. Does the plan include strategies that address how Ed Tech Funds will improve academic
achievement of all students in all schools in the county? (Emphasis should be given to high-need and
high-poverty schools)
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1
3. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to ensure that all students and teachers will
have increased access to technology?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 2
4. Does the county plan include plans to provide ongoing professional development for teachers,
principals and administrators to further the effective use of technology?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1
5. Does the county plan include a budget (description of type and costs of technology to be acquired
with Ed Tech formula and /or competitive funds)?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1
6. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to encourage the development and use of
innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous courses (e.g., distance learning)?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 3 and Activity 1
7. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to use technology to promote parental
involvement to increase communication with parents?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 3 Objective 1 and Activity 2
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8. Does the county plan include strategies that address how the technology programs will be developed
in collaboration with adult literacy providers?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 2 Objective 1 and Activity 2
9. Does the county plan include strategies that address how the county will evaluate the extent to which
activities funded in formula and competitive funds are effective in integrating technology?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 2
E-rate Compliance Checklist
1. Does the county plan include the E-rate requirements for clear goals and a realistic strategy for using
telecommunications?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 4
2. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer equipment currently available or
budgeted for purchase?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 2
3. Does the county plan include strategies that address the internal connections that the county has in
place or budgeted to install in the current, next or future academic years?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 2
4. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer software necessary to
communicate with other computers over an internal network?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 2
5. Does the county plan include the professional development plan for professionals using the
equipment connected to the telecommunications network?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 3
6. Does the county plan include the existing or budgeted maintenance contracts to maintain computers?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 2 and Activity 3
7. Does the county plan include specific plans for using telecommunications technologies and how they
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integrate the use of these technologies into the curriculum?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 4
8. Does someone else other than your county personnel submit your local E-rate application?
yes
This is addressed under Goal Objective and Activity
9. E-rate requires that we report the number of schools in each county that have the following Internet
Connections:
Number of schools in the county with Dial up modem connections to the Internet?
0
Number of schools in the county with 56 K frame relay connection to the Internet?
6
Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 2
Number of schools in the county that have ATM T-1 Internet connections?
0
Number of schools in the county that have cable modem connections to the Internet?
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Policies and Procedures
Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy?
yes
If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision?
09/22/99
When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
09/15/01
Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
boe.brax.k12.wv.us
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