MASON County Technology Plan 2004-2007 OPTIMAL Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning Last revised on February 22, 2005 Page 1 of 26 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. Page 2 of 26 Technology Team Contact Information Name: Greg Martin Title: Technology Specialist Email: bgmartin@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-675-4540 Ext: 48 Name: Richard Tibbetts Title: Teacher, Ashton Elementary Email: wtibbetts@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-576-9931 Name: Patricia Brumfield Title: Title 1 Teacher, Beale Elementary Email: pbrumfie@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-675-1260 Name: Brenda Lamm Title: Technology Contact, Leon Elementary Email: blamm@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-458-1710 Name: Judy Smith Title: Teacher, Mason Elementary Email: jdlsmith@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-773-5542 Name: Angela Roach Title: Teacher, New Haven Elementary Email: adroach@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-882-2025 Name: Kim Burris Title: Teacher, Point Pleasant Intermediate School Email: kburris@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-675-1430 Name: Rebecca Wood Title: Teacher, Point Pleasant Primay School Email: rwood@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-675-1420 Page 3 of 26 Name: Elaine Hussell Title: Teacher, Roosevelt Elementary Email: ehussell@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-675-3337 Name: Denise Buchanan Title: Media Specialist, Hannan High School Email: dbuchana@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-576-2571 Name: Mary Jane Getty Title: Media Specialist, Point Pleasant Middle School Email: mgetty@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-675-3820 Name: Cindy Rawson Title: Teacher, Point Pleasant High School Email: crawson@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-675-1350 Name: Mary Rawson Title: Media Specialist, Wahama Jr./Sr. High School Email: mrawson@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-773-5539 Name: Berna Hilbert Title: Teacher, Mason County Career Center Email: bhilbert@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-675-3039 Name: Vana Bordman Title: Curriculum Director Email: vbordman@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-675-4540 Ext: 21 Name: Sherry Pullin Title: Coordinator of Curriculum Services Email: spullin@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-675-4540 Ext: 30 Page 4 of 26 County Mission and Vision Statements County Vision: Mason County Schools is committed to excellence in teaching and learning so that all students have the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to become productive, responsible citizens. County Mission: The Mission of the Mason County Schools is to provide equal educational opportunity for ALL students to acquire knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and responsibility for life long success. Page 5 of 26 Needs Assessment Analysis of UCIP Not applicable because UCIP is not due until Fall 2005. Technology Infrastructure Mason County Schools is constantly upgrading infrastructures. Student to computer ratio is 4:1 throughout the county. Facilities Assessment All schools have Ethernet CAT-5 or CAT-5E wiring. All schools have a T-1 line except Mason Elementary which will be closing within the next two years. Mason County Schools have been 95% upgraded to Layer 2 switches. Page 6 of 26 Instructional Goal #1 Higher expectations and performance for ALL. Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 By incorporating technology, Mason County Schools will increase student achievement in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, and basic skills for all students in grades K-12 and identified deficiencies on WESTEST. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: Establish baseline information using data of test scores. (2002-03) 33% of Mason County Schools utilize EduTest for the transition from SAT-9 to WESTEST. Year 2: 100% of Mason County Schools utilize IKnow for the transition from SAT-9 to WESTEST. (2003-04) Year 3: Reduce the number of students scoring below Mastery Level on WESTEST by 5%. (2004-05) Year 4: Reduce the number of students scoring below Mastery Level on WESTEST by 5%. (2005-06) Year 5: Reduce the number of students scoring below Mastery Level on WESTEST by 5%. (2006-07) Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Utilize BS/CE hardware, software, and staff development to increase achievement for students in grades K-6 in the areas of Reading, Language Arts, and Mathematics. Persons Responsible Vana Bordman Activity Type Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Page 7 of 26 No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Content/Tech Integration BS/CE 2 Hardware - Server Software - Application Funding Source Est $ BS/CE 703.77 Total: 7756.77 Content/Tech Integration BS/CE Total: 3 7053.00 Professional Development Professional Development BS/CE Total: 3727.00 3727.00 19141.00 19141.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Utilize IKnow website Persons Responsible Vana Bordman Principals Activity Type Content/Tech Integration THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Install cabling and electronics in all Mason County Schools to provide the infrastucture necessary for technology integration Persons Responsible Greg Martin Technology Specialist Activity Type Content/Tech Integration Page 8 of 26 No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 6 2 3 E-rate - BSCE E-rate App. E-rate - SUCCESS E-rate App. Funding Source Est $ 34532.40 BS/CE 11076.82 BS/CE 10034.60 E-Rate Year 7 44307.28 Total: 99951.10 Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 7 7834.08 SUCCESS 9577.31 SUCCESS 1958.52 E-Rate Year 6 23671.34 Total: 43041.25 Network Infrastructure - Electronics Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS 11477.60 Total: 11477.60 Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Utilize SUCCESS desktops, printers, notebooks, PDA's, projection devices, and printers to increase achievement in the areas of English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies in grades 7-12. Persons Responsible Technology Specialist Principal Teachers Activity Type Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS Hardware - Desktop Funding Source Est $ Total: 2 Hardware - Notebook Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS Total: 3 Hardware - Printer Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS Total: 4 Hardware - Projection Device Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS Total: 5 Software - Application Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS Total: 35766.00 35766.00 2986.00 2986.00 2995.40 2995.40 2021.00 2021.00 1696.00 1696.00 Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Page 9 of 26 Utilize Reading First Grant funds for hardware, software, and staff development to increase reading achievement for students in Grades K-3. Persons Responsible Rebecca Wood Vana Bordman Activity Type Professional Development Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Content/Tech Integration Grants 9100.00 Total: 9100.00 2 3 4 Hardware - Notebook Hardware - PDA Funding Source Est $ Content/Tech Integration Grants 16800.00 Total: 16800.00 Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration Grants 3200.00 Total: 3200.00 Stipends Professional Development Grants 12450.00 Total: 12450.00 Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Utilize EdTech competitive funds for hardware, software, and staff development to increase achievement for students in grades K-12 in the areas of Reading, Language Arts, and Math for New Haven and Mason Elementaries. Persons Responsible Angela Roach Vana Bordman Greg Martin Principals Activity Type Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Page 10 of 26 No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 48000.00 Hardware - Notebook Funding Source Total: 2 Hardware - PDA Software - Application 3300.00 Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 820.00 Total: 4 48000.00 Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 3300.00 Total: 3 Est $ 820.00 Professional Development Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 8500.00 Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 16000.00 Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 2125.00 Total: 5 Salary 26625.00 Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 40000.00 Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 4000.00 Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 10519.00 Total: Page 11 of 26 54519.00 Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 To improve communication with parents and community Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: 64% of Mason County Schools will have active web pages to communicate with parents (2002-03) and community. Year 2: 69% of Mason County Schools will have active web pages to communicate with parents (2003-04) and community. Year 3: 83% of Mason County Schools will have active web pages to communicate with parents (2004-05) and community. Year 4: 100% of Mason County Schools will have active web pages to communicate with parents (2005-06) and community. Year 5: 100% of Mason County Schools will have active web pages to communicate with parents (2006-07) and community. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Provide access.k12.wv.us email accounts to all Mason County teachers and staff to enhance communication with parents and community. Persons Responsible Greg Martin School technology contacts Activity Type Admin/Support Procedures THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Update all school webpages capabilites to communicate student assignments and/or grades to students and parents utilizing GradeQuick and GradeQuick Edline tools. Persons Responsible Greg Martin Page 12 of 26 School webmasters School Principals Activity Type Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Admin/Support Procedures Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 5000 2 Software - Web Design Software - Application Funding Source General Funds 1000 Total: 6000.00 Admin/Support Procedures Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 22161.00 Total: 3 Est $ 22161.00 Professional Development Professional Development Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 4075.00 Total: 4075.00 Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Provisions of e-rate reimbursement application money from year 7 approved by SLD to include county matching funds. Persons Responsible Greg Martin Chris Campbell Activity Type Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 7 6332.64 E-Rate Year 6 4979.52 General Funds 1683.36 General Funds 1572.48 Total: 14568.00 2 3 E-rate - Cellular Funding Source Est $ E-rate - Long Distance Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 7 6162.00 E-Rate Year 6 5928.00 General Funds 1638.00 General Funds 1872.00 Total: 15600.00 E-rate - Paging Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 7 155.95 E-Rate Year 6 150.02 General Funds 41.45 Page 13 of 26 4 E-rate - Voice General Funds 47.38 Total: 394.80 Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 7 41259.00 E-Rate Year 6 56400.00 General Funds 10941.00 General Funds 17700.00 Total: 126300.00 Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 To provide access to the Internet, WVEIS, to provide a safe school environment , to maintain a stable network, and to provide for improved communication between school, home and community Persons Responsible Greg Martin Alph Telecommunications Chris Campbell Activity Type Admin/Support Procedures THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Page 14 of 26 Instructional Goal #2 Make AYP for the Achievement Indicators. Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 By incorporating software, staff development, and specialized training, Mason County Schools will increase the number of schools/students reaching AYP. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: 75% of students will be at or below the fifteenth percentile on the SAT9. (2002-03) Year 2: 95% of enrolled students will participate in assessments on which AYP is based. The (2003-04) number below Proficient will reduce 10% from 2002-2003. Year 3: 100% of enrolled students will participate in assessments on which AYP is based. Reduce (2004-05) the number of studnets scoring below Mastery Level by 5% from 2003-2004. Year 4: 100% of enrolled students will participate in assessments on which AYP is based. Reduce (2005-06) the number of studnets scoring below Mastery Level by 5% from 2004-2005. Year 5: 100% of enrolled students will participate in assessments on which AYP is based. Reduce (2006-07) the number of studnets scoring below Mastery Level by 5% from 2005-2006. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Students will use BS/CE funds to purchase software that will address the instructional deficiencies as identified through an analysis of SAT 9 scores, AYP and the Writing Assessment. Persons Responsible Vana Bordman Classroom Teachers Sherry Pullin Principals Activity Type Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Software - Application Content/Tech Integration BS/CE Total: Page 15 of 26 15250.00 15250.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Students will use SUCCESS funds to purchase software that will address the instructional deficiencies as identified through an analysis of SAT 9 scores, and AYP. Persons Responsible Greg Martin Principals Classroom Teachers Activity Type Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Software - Application SUCCESS 5627.00 Total: 5627.00 Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Provide appropriate staff development programs in specialized areas to increase the number of students/schools reaching AYP. Persons Responsible Vana Bordman School Principals Greg Martin Teachers Activity Type Professional Development No. Budget Item 1 Professional Development Activity Type Funding Source BS/CE Est $ 19141.00 Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 3489.00 Total: 22630.00 Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Provide distance learning opportunities for all students in Mason County to ensure that a quality and sound education program is available to all students Persons Responsible Page 16 of 26 Vana Bordman Greg Martin Virtual School Contacts Activity Type Access Innovative Strategies THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Collaborate with the Adult Basic Education program at the Mason County Career Center in order to provide adult literacy programs for adults living in Mason County Persons Responsible Ruth Caplinger Dr. Ray Boggs Activity Type Stakeholder Involvement No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Adult Basic Literacy classes Grants 40000.00 Grants 4800.00 Total: 44800.00 Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 The Wahama High School Technology Opportunity Center will provide free computer classes and hands on training for community members and businesses during the evening and inservice training for students and teachers during the day. Persons Responsible EdVenture Group Wahama High School TOC Directors Roger Rainey Activity Type Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Page 17 of 26 No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Hardware - Desktop Content/Tech Integration Grants General Funds 8000.00 5000.00 Local Levy/Bond 7000.00 Total: 2 Salary 20000.00 Stakeholder Involvement Grants 3750.00 Total: 3750.00 Page 18 of 26 Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 To provide the Internet, WVEIS and maintenance of hardware/software to Mason County Schools in order to enhance learning and improve student achievement. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: Baseline data: 6 of 14 schools have T-1 lines. (2002-03) Year 2: 12 of 13 schools have T-1 lines. (2003-04) Year 3: 13 of 13 schools have T-1 lines. (2004-05) Year 4: Maintain and upgrade connectivity as needed. (2005-06) Year 5: Maintain and upgrade connectivity as needed. (2006-07) Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Provide Internet connections and WVEIS connections in all county schools. Persons Responsible Greg Martin Chris Campbell RESAII Activity Type Access No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Access E-Rate Year 6 104508.60 General Funds 22332.40 Total: 126841.00 E-Rate Year 6 40199.28 E-Rate Year 7 59682.12 General Funds 12618.72 General Funds 15800.88 Total: 128301.00 2 E-rate - Internal Connections E-rate - Data Lines Access Page 19 of 26 3 4 5 E-rate - Internal Connections Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 8 Network Infrastructure - Electronics Access Hardware - Server 120000.00 General Funds 30000.00 Total: 150000.00 E-Rate Year 8 12000.00 General Funds 3000.00 Total: 15000.00 Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 8 32000.00 General Funds 8000.00 Total: 40000.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Maintain computers through a maintenance and support program Persons Responsible Greg Martin RESAII School Technology Contacts Jerry Mollett Activity Type Access No. Budget Item 1 2 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Technical Support - HW maintenance Access Technical Support - SW maintenance Access Local Levy/Bond 14000.00 General Funds 6000.00 Total: 20000.00 Local Levy/Bond 26000.00 Total: Page 20 of 26 26000.00 Instructional Goal #3 Assure a safe and comfortable learning environment Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Installation of video security systems in all schools and buses. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: 42% of schools, bus garage, and maintenance have security cameras. (2002-03) Year 2: 46% of schools and 20% of buses will have security video cameras installed. (2003-04) Year 3: 53% of schools and 50% of buses will have security video cameras installed. (2004-05) Year 4: 75% of schools and 100% of buses will have security video cameras installed. (2005-06) Year 5: 100% of schools and 100% of buses will have security video cameras installed. (2006-07) Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Install security video cameras and monitoring equipment, both internal and external, including software for remote digital video at designated schools . Persons Responsible Greg Martin Activity Type Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Video Equipment Admin/Support Procedures General Funds Total: 5000.00 5000.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Page 21 of 26 Install security video cameras in selected buses. Persons Responsible Gary Mitchell Chris Campbell Activity Type Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Security Cameras Admin/Support Procedures Grants 1500.00 Total: 1500.00 Page 22 of 26 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 6 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 5 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 2 and Activity 2 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 6 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 2 Objective 1 and Activity 4 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 1 Objective 2 and Activity 1 Page 23 of 26 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 5 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 6 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 3 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 4 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 3 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 4 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 6 6. Does the county plan include the existing or budgeted maintenance contracts to maintain computers? yes This is addressed under Goal 2 Objective 2 and Activity 2 7. Does the county plan include specific plans for using telecommunications technologies and how they Page 24 of 26 integrate the use of these technologies into the curriculum? yes This is addressed under Goal 2 Objective 1 and Activity 2 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? 1 Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 12 Number of schools in the county that have ATM T-1 Internet connections? 1 Number of schools in the county that have cable modem connections to the Internet? 0 Page 25 of 26 Policies and Procedures Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy? yes If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision? 08/29/2001 When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance? 09/25/2001 Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy. boe.maso.k12.wv.us Page 26 of 26