BROOKE County Technology Plan
2003-2004
OPTIMAL
Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning
Last revised on July 30, 2003
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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: Marty Bartz
Title: County Director of Technology
Email: mbartz@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-737-3481 Ext: 20
Name: John Fluharty
Title: Teacher - Brooke High & County Tech Coordinator
Email: jfluhart@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-1410 Ext: 3647
Name: Luke Mester
Title: Brooke County Engineer/Programmer/Computer Tech
Email: lmester@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-1410 Ext: 3640
Name: Greg Hoit
Title: Brooke County Computer Tech/AV Tech
Email: ghoit@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-1410 Ext: 3645
Name: Larry Hood
Title: Follansbee Middle Teacher/Technology Coordinator
Email: lhood@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-1942
Name: Linda Dobbs
Title: Wellsburg Middle Teacher/Technology Coordinator
Email: ldobbs@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-737-2922
Name: Jane Utz
Title: Business - Brooke High School
Email: jutz@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-1410 Ext: 3410
Name: Richard Hinchee
Title: Social Studies - Brooke High School
Email: rhinchee@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-1410 Ext: 1100
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Name: Karen Simonetti
Title: Business - Brooke High School
Email: ksimmone@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-1410 Ext: 3410
Name: Glenn Birkhimer
Title: Science - Brooke High School
Email: gbirkhim@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-737-1410 Ext: 1812
Name: Sam White
Title: Fine Arts - Brooke High School
Email: swhite@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-1410 Ext: 1610
Name: Candy Owens
Title: English - Brooke High School
Email: cowens@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-1410 Ext: 3200
Name: Dorothy Kuhn
Title: Media Center - Brooke High School
Email: dkuhn@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-1410 Ext: 3500
Name: Coral Lozier
Title: Math & Computer Science - Brooke High School
Email: clozier@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-1410 Ext: 1567
Name: Linda Arbogast
Title: Wellsburg Primary Teacher/Technology Contact
Email: larbogas@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-737-0133
Name: Roberta Scheetz
Title: Beechbottom Primary Teacher/Technology Contact
Email: rscheetz@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-394-5341
Name: Lori Robey
Title: Colliers Primary Teacher/Technology Contact
Email: lrobey@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-748-8188
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Name: Diane Bowers
Title: Hooverson Heights Primary Teacher/Tech Contact
Email: dbowers@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-527-0870
Name: Linda K Stone
Title: LB Millsop Primary Teacher/Technology Contact
Email: lstone@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-748-7760
Name: Additional Technology Committee Members
Title: For full list contact County Technology Director
Email: mbartz@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-737-3481 Ext: 20
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County Mission and Vision Statements
County Vision:
It is our belief, in Brooke County Schools, to serve tomorrow through our contributions to our students
today, and to develop educated, responsible, and caring individuals who will make a difference in the
future.
County Mission:
Brooke County Schools believe "All Children Can Learn." Therefore, all students, regardless of
personal limitations, will participate to their fullest potential and achieve the successful learning
experiences afforded them. Through these experiences, we will endeavor to prepare all students for
future life, environmental settings, and employment experiences.
We will provide a safe environment that promotes social acceptance, character development, allows for
individual creativity, and enhances learning opportunities for every child.
We recognize that each student must grow to become responsible contributors not only for the benefit
of the individual, but for the welfare of our commmunity and the advancement of our nation.
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Needs Assessment
Analysis of Assessment Data
Using the state standard of the 50th percentile, Brooke County has 100% of all grade levels in all
schools reaching this standad, while 70% of all grade levels in all schools scored above the 60th
percentile in Basic Skills. Brooke County will use the 60th percentile in all subtests to determine county
curricular emphasis.
Technology Infrastructure
Brooke County's original goal was to provide one computer for every five students. We currently have
3.5 students per computer. We have met our goal, but will continue to acquire additional computers
some for program expansion but most to replace obsolete computers. Since 87% of the teaching staff
uses computers and we desire that 100% of the staff use computers, we need to provide additional
training and incentives for use.
The present CAD room at Brooke HIgh School only has 7 student workstations. The tables they are
placed on is not the proper height for computer workstaions. We need to expand the number of
workstations to twenty student stations and also need to purchase a wide carriage printer.
The Computer Repair classroom at Brooke High School is undersized. It is only 21 feet by 21 feet. A
larger lab about triple the size is needed to accommodate a normal class size and allow for storage of
parts and work benches for repair of county computer systems.
Brooke High has as many students as Wellsburg Middle and Follansbee Middle Combined. With over
750 computers on the network a second T1 line is needed. Also need to explore whether the Primary
Schools need more bandwidth.
Any obsolete computers and wiring throughout the county need replaced.
OEPA Reports
2000 audit report:
Collier Elementary School
5.1.11 Observations by the Team indicated that technology was not being utilized to the fullest extent
by staff or students. The Team recommended that the technology committee focus more staff
development to increase teacher use of computers.
Jefferson Elementary School:
The Team recommended that the school develop a plan for integrating technology across all curricular
areas. The Team further recommended that a daily schedule be developed to monitor student
technology use.
Wellsburg Middle School:
The Team recommended that computers be better utilized in the classrooms. Computer technology
should be integrated across the curriculum and such usage should be readily identifiable.
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Brooke High School
5.1.9 The Team commended the school's and county's efforts to provide integration of writing and
technology. The collaboration between the social studies teachers and the writing laboratory coordinator
was a model for implementation of this standard. The Team also commended the school for conducting
a mock writing assessment. The mock assessments were scored using the state writing assessment
rubric. Students then had the opportunity to review their essays with the classroom teachers.
The Team commended the basic skills class that was designed to meet the individual student's specific
needs. The class was team taught by three core subject teachers who utilized computers, Skills Bank,
and a variety of instructional strategies to increase student achievement. Mini-lessons were developed
and revised yearly based upon the analysis of the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-9) results.
Facilities Assessment
Two new classrooms are needed at Brooke High School for CAD and Computer Reapair. An unused
large vocational classroom could be divided into two parts and used for the two classrooms.
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Instructional Goal #1
We will analyze the standardized test results for each student to identify weaknesses in preparation for
meeting grade level expectations with an emphasis on Reading, Science and Mathematics instruction.
Performance measures for students in the lowest quartile will improve steadily from previous results.
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To implement basic skills computer labs in all elementary and middle schools in the county.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year
1:
Replace/upgrade computers in two schools
Year
2:
To continue replacing/upgrading computers in computer labs and classroom computers at
Wellsburg Middle School
Year
3:
To continue replacing/upgradingcomputers in computer labs and classroom computers in
other schools
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To upgrade software and computers at Millsop Primary and Follansbee Middle School and add four
machines to the lab at Edgewood Primary
Persons Responsible
County Technology Director
County Technology Coordinator
School Technology Coordinator
School Principal
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
Activity Type
1
Content/Tech Integration BS/CE
Hardware
Funding Source Est $
Total:
2
Software
Content/Tech Integration BS/CE
Total:
3
Infrastructure and Professional Development Content/Tech Integration BS/CE
Total:
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25917.00
25917.00
30621.00
30621.00
22735.75
22735.75
Instructional Goal #2
We will ensure and encourage continuing expansion of community involvement and support for all
educational programs through increased public relations, parent-community volunteer activities and
school business partnerships.
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide Internet research services and computer classes for adult members of the local community
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Availability of media/technology center to students, staff and community
Continued offering of adult ed classes
Year 2:
Availability of media/technology center to students, staff and community
Continued offering of adult
Year 3:
Availability of media/technology center to students, staff and community
Continued offering of adult
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide after school services on the Internet and allow for research capabilities
Persons Responsible
County Technology Director
County Technology Coordinator
Media/Technology Specialist
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Staff Salary @$16/Hour Access
General Funds
2500
Total:
2500.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide computer classes for adults in the community
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Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Vocational Director
Adult Education Instructors
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Teacher Salary for Adult Education:Microsoft Word Begineers
Adult Education 400
Total:
2
Teacher Salary for Adult Education:Microsoft Access
Adult Education 200
Total:
3
Teacher Salary for Adult Education:Microsoft Excel
Teacher Salary for Adult Education:Microsoft PowerPoint
Teacher Salary for Adult Education:Computer Basics
400.00
Adult Education 400
Total:
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400.00
Adult Education 400
Total:
5
200.00
Adult Education 400
Total:
4
400.00
400.00
Instructional Goal #3
We will use educational technology in all Brooke County Schools to ensure that our graduates possess
the skills, knowledge and attitudes for their success in a changing world.
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To conduct staff development in areas of telecommunications and integrating technology into lesson
plans
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1: Number of staff trained - baseline information established
Year 2: Increase number of staff trained
Year 3: Increase number of staff trained
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Hold evening classess, programs on staff development days and workshops
Persons Responsible
County Technology Director
Teachers
Activity Type
Professional Development
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Staff Development Professional Development General Funds
Total:
7000
7000.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Integrating Strategies and Technology in Education Practice
Persons Responsible
Wheeling Jesuit University
Activity Type
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Professional Development
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Stipend, Travel and Planning Professional Development Grants
5700
Total:
5700.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To implement Preparing Tomorrow's teachers to Use Technology Conference (PT 3)
Persons Responsible
West Virginia Department of Education
County Technology Director
PT3 Trained Teachers
School Technology Coordinators
Activity Type
Professional Development
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Stipend for teachers Professional Development Title I
Total:
2
Laptop computer
Professional Development General Funds
Total:
3
4
Laptop Computers Professional Development Phase 9
Travel
1000
1000.00
2500
2500.00
5000
Total:
5000.00
General Funds
2500
Total:
2500.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide Marco Polo training for county teachers
Persons Responsible
WVDE
County Technology Director
Maro Polo Trained Teachers
Activity Type
Professional Development
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No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Stipends
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Title II
Total:
2500
2500.00
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Project Merrit
Persons Responsible
Diretctor of Curriculum & Instruction
Project Merrit
Activity Type
Professional Development
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Travel allowance for participants Professional Development Title II
2500
Total:
2500.00
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Cognative Tutor (Geometry added in addition to Algebra)
Persons Responsible
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Carnegie Mellon University
Math Department Head
Math Teachers
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
2
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Site license for Geometry Cognitive Tutor Content/Tech Integration General Funds
Training of additional math teachers
Title V
15000
Total:
20000.00
Professional Development Title II
Total:
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5000
5000
5000.00
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
To implement computer labs and distributed settings in all secondary schools to ensure that all students
have access to technology
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1: Establish baseline information of number of students/computer using the Digital Divide Survey
Year 2: Decrease or maintain student/computer ratio
Year 3: Decrease or Maintain student/computer ratio
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
To implement labs and distributed computers in the classrooms - at least three computers per
classroom and computer labs to serve all students at Follansbee Middle, Wellsburg Middle and Brooke
High School
Persons Responsible
County Technology Directory
County Technology Coordinator
Computer Technicians
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Hardware
Funding Source Est $
Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS
Total:
2
Software
86637.00
Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS
Total:
3
5451.00
5451.00
Infrastructure Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS
Total:
86637.00
16599.00
16599.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Construction of two classrooms from a large unused vocational classroom. The room ajoining the
present Graphics Arts room will be a twenty-one station CAD Lab. The other half of the room will be a
new Computer Repair room.
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Persons Responsible
County Technology Director
School Computer Coordinator
School Principals
Vocational Director
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
1
Content/Tech
Integration
Local Levy/Bond
12000
Total:
12000.00
Local Levy/Bond
6000
Total:
6000.00
Ed Tech Formula
funds
34000
Total:
34000.00
2
3
Construction Materials
Content/Tech
Integration
Tables and chairs
21 Computer Stations, Data Projector and Wide
Carriage Printer
Content/Tech
Integration
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
To explore the use of Distant Learning and WV Virtual School courses to supplement or reinforce
courses offered at Follansbee Middle School, Wellsburg Middle and Brooke High School.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Director
School Technology Coordinator
School Principals
Technology Comittee
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
No Budget Items Professional Development No Funds Required 0.00
Total:
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0.00
Instructional Goal #4
To maintain the computers systems and network infrastructure of Brooke County Schools and
connection to WVEIS and Internet
Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
County Computer Techs and the Brooke High School Computer Repair class will maintain computer
hardware and infastructure of all equipment not on on site warranty
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1: Maintain employeement of two Computer Techs and the Computer Repair Teacher
Year 2: Seek funds for a third Computer Tech
Year 3: Seek funds for a third Computer Tech
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Repairing and updating computer systems and infastructure
Persons Responsible
County Technology Director
Computer Techs
Computer Repair Teacher
Computer Repair Students
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Computer and Infastructure Repair Funds Admin/Support Procedures General Funds
Total:
20000
20000.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To ensure Internet is available in all classrooms and WVEIS to all administrators and envolved teachers
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Persons Responsible
County Technology Director
County Technology Coordinator
Computer Techs
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
T1 conenctions for Brooke High, Follansbee Middle, Wellsburg
Middle and BOE
Activity
Type
Funding
Source
Est $
Access
E-Rate
0
General Funds 20000
2
56K Connections for all Primary Schools
Access
Total:
20000.00
E-Rate
0
General Funds 12000
Total:
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12000.00
Policies and Procedures
Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy?
yes
If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision?
01/24/2003
When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
01/24/2003
Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
bhs.broo.k12.wv.us/techplan/Brooke_County_AUP.html
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