MINERAL County Technology Plan
2004-2007
OPTIMAL
Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning
Last revised on January 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: Janet Biser
Title: Burlington Primary School Technology Chairperson
Email: jbiser@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-289-3073
Name: Tammy Ashby
Title: Elk Garden P/M School Technology Chairperson
Email: tjashby@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-446-5141
Name: Tanya Clark
Title: Fort Ashby Primary School Technology Chairperson
Email: tnc911@hotmail.com
Phone: 304-298-3632
Name: Terry Michael
Title: Fountain Primary School Technology Chairperson
Email: tmichael@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-788-4215
Name: Larry Hutzell
Title: Frankfort High School Technology Chairperson
Email: lhutzell@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-726-4767
Name: Kim Furey
Title: Frankfort Intermediate School Technology Chair
Email: kfurey@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-298-3616
Name: Sheila Powell
Title: Keyser Middle School Technology Chairperson
Email: shepowell@yahoo.com
Phone: 304-788-4220
Name: Paula Ridder
Title: Keyser Primary School Technology Chairperson
Email: pridder@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-788-4220
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Name: Kelly Stanislawczyk
Title: Frankfort Middle School Technology Chairperson
Email: kellystan@pennswoods.net
Phone: 304-726-4339
Name: Natalie Zimmerman
Title: Keyser High School Technology Chairperson
Email: nzimmerm@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-788-4230
Name: Linda Porter
Title: Min. Co. Technical Center Technology Chairperson
Email: lporter@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-788-4240
Name: Mary Jane Romig
Title: New Creek Primary School Technology Chairperson
Email: mromig@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-788-4249
Name: Terri Wagner
Title: Wiley Ford Primary School Technology Chairperson
Email: twagner@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-738-0400
Name: Mike Burke
Title: Director, General Education
Email: mcburke@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-788-4200 Ext: 22
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County Mission and Vision Statements
County Vision:
The Vision of the School System is to inspire students to become high achieving, creative, lifelong
learners and productive, caring, responsible, American citizens.
County Mission:
The Mineral County School System will provide a safe, nurturing, and challenging learning environment.
This learning environment will promote positive student social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and
academic growth. Such growth will be in accordance with individual needs, interests, talents and
abilities.
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Needs Assessment
Analysis of Assessment Data
All schools include an analysis of WESTEST assessment data in pre school planning. Testmate Clarity
and WVEIS programs WVS.777 and WVS.773 will provide specific class and student information to the
classrooom teacher. The "I Know" web site will provide current and continuous pretest/posttest
instructional information. This results in a plan to
address needs in each school improvement plan and individual classroom. Identified curriculum needs
that might be better addressed with technology include reading, vocabulary development and
mathematics. Staff
development is needed.
Good software is a constant concern in order to address current curriculum needs. All school plans
describe staff development needs or plans to assess needs. Avenues to budgeting toward those needs
has been discussed with the tech chair and school principal.
Analysis of UCIP
Unified school improvement plans generally indicate that schools intend increased computer technolgy
usage in order to address their identified needs. Several primaries indicate their intention to monitor
weekly and monthly compass usage reports. High schools have approached improved usage on a
departmental basis. Some plans mention need for improved access and faster computer repair.
Reduction in state funding has hurt progress. More support personnel are needed. though two
Technology specialists have been hired to assist basic skills schools, no funds have yet been identified
to address these needs for high schools.
Technology Infrastructure
All appropriate classrooms are networked with just a few small classroom exceptions. Networked
classrooms are ethernet and have internet access. All schools have been upgraded to T1 service. New
routers have been installed. Consideration of additional T1 lines is being considered for larger schools.
School Satisfaction Survey
Community desire for improved home/ school communication is beginning to find an answer in school
web servers. All school servers are now functioning as web servers. School personnel and community
volunteers have beed identified to use this service. Two Ed Tech specialist have been placed to provide
staff development and support in implementing their web server possibilities.
OEPA Reports
While no noncompliances where found, recommendations were received indicating need to more fully
integrate technology into instruction and better support teacher needs for technology staff development.
Facilities Assessment
Several schools are unable to provide computer lab access: New Creek Primary, Burlington Primary.
Keyser Primary Middle (1250 students) can provide only three 25 station labs. Feasibility and funding
for supplemental classrooms for computer labs at NC and Burlington is being considered. At Keyser
P/M the possibilty of a new perimeter computer lab in a large middle school math classroom is being
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examined.
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Instructional Goal #1
All teachers will incorporate technology into instruction in all programs of study to improve student
learning.
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Staff Development support will be provided to assist teachers toward technology infusion into
instruction.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
A summary of school and county level trainings will be provided. All teachers will have
(2002-03) opportunity for technology staff development.
Teachers will demonstrate increased use of technology in instruction through school level
Year 2:
teacher documentation or principal evaluation and documentation. Each teacher will be
(2003-04)
able to demonstrate use of technology in classroom instruction.
Year 3:
Monthly use of technology will focus on student needs as verified by student products,
(2004-05) technology curriculum specialist planning documentation or other teacher documentation.
Year 4:
Use of technology will exceed monthly useage goal as verified by student products,
(2005-06) technology curriculum specialist planning documentation or other teacher documentation.
Additional technology specialists will provide support to high school teachers. Use of
Year 5:
technology will exceed monthly useage goal as verified by student products, technology
(2006-07)
curriculum specialist planning documentation or other teacher documentation.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Application will be made for Round 3 Ed Tech Funds to continue the staff development support function
of the Technology Curriculum Specialist begun in 2003-2004.
Persons Responsible
Director, General Education
Ed Tech Technology Specialist
Activity Type
Professional Development
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No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Salary
Funding Source
Est $
Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 35696.81
Local Levy/Bond
14000.00
Total:
49696.81
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
The Title II Federal program will continue to provide the second Technology Curriculum specialist
supporing Basic Skills schools staff development needs.
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Mike Burke
Activity Type
Professional Development
No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Salary
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Grants
40000.00
Total:
40000.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Effectiveness of the activity will be evaluated at year end and yearly thereafter to monitor effectiveness
of the activity. The technology specialists will provide a portfolio of activites and trainings. Teachers,
principals and school tech coordinators will complete effectiveness surveys and help define job task
adjustments.
Persons Responsible
Tech specialist
School tech chairperson
School principal
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Admin/Support Procedures Local Levy/Bond 200.00
Total:
2
Professional Development Content/Tech Integration
Local Levy/Bond 100.00
Total:
3
Professional Development Stakeholder Involvement
Professional Development Innovative Strategies
100.00
Local Levy/Bond 100.00
Total:
5
100.00
Local Levy/Bond 100.00
Total:
4
200.00
100.00
Professional Development Professional Development Local Levy/Bond 100.00
Total:
100.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
The two Technology Curriculum Specialists will work with school staff to develop multiple opportunities
for a variety of staff development workshops.
Persons Responsible
Technology Curriculum Specialists
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
No. Budget Item
1
2
3
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Grants
5000.00
Step 7
1000.00
Total:
6000.00
Professional Development Professional Development BS/CE
2000.00
Grants
4000.00
Total:
6000.00
No budget
Stakeholder Involvement
Total:
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Staff development will be provided to Basic skills teachers and SUCCESS teachers in support of new
software implementations and continued support of other needs as identified.
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Persons Responsible
Mike Burke
School Principals
Tech Curriculum Specialist
County & School Tech Teams
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Grants
4000.00
Total:
4000.00
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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Schools will receive necessary hardware, software, and technical resources to achieve county
technology goals.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
School inventories of hardware and software will demonstrate increased availablity with a
(2002-03) minimum one computer per ten student ratio. Repair data will demonstrate regular repair.
Year 2:
All teachers will document and demonstrate use of technolgy.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Teachers will document and demonstrate monthly use of technology.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Teachers will document and demonstrate use of technology that exceeds monthly usage.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
Teachers will document and demonstrate use of technology that exceeds monthly usage.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
The County Technology Coordinating Committee will design a plan for allocation of existing funds to all
schools.
Persons Responsible
Council Members
Mike Burke
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
1
Stakeholder Involvement
Local Levy/Bond 300.00
2
Stipends
Hardware - Desktop
Total:
300.00
BS/CE
48000.00
Local Levy/Bond 60000.00
3
Hardware - Printer
Access
Step 7
60000.00
Total:
168000.00
Local Levy/Bond 1065.00
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4
Hardware - Server
Access
Total:
1065.00
BS/CE
5000.00
Local Levy/Bond 8000.00
5
Substitutes
SUCCESS
4500.00
Total:
17500.00
Admin/Support Procedures Local Levy/Bond 1000.00
Total:
1000.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Funds will be provided for repairs, repair personnel, network support, cabling and electronics.
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Board of Education
Mike Burke
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1
Access
Network Infrastructure - Cabling
Local Levy/Bond 6000.00
Total:
2
Network Infrastructure - Electronics
Access
Local Levy/Bond 3000.0
Total:
3
Technical Support - HW maintenance Access
6000.00
3000.00
Local Levy/Bond 10000.00
Total:
10000.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
School level support will be provided for operational expenses: software paper, cartridges, peripherals,
etc.
Persons Responsible
Local Board
School principals
Mike Burke
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
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No. Budget Item
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
1
Access
Local Levy/Bond 11000.00
Supplies
Total:
2
11000.00
Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration BS/CE
3000.00
Local Levy/Bond 6000.00
Step 7
2000.00
Total:
11000.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Data lines, T1 lines and routers will be maintained.
Persons Responsible
Mike Burke
School Principals
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
2
3
4
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Internal Connections Access
E-rate - Data Lines
E-rate - Voice
Access
Access
E-rate - Internal Connections Access
E-Rate Year 6
141165
E-Rate Year 8
14165.00
E-Rate Year 7
0
General Funds
5061.00
Total:
160391.00
E-Rate Year 6
4598.50
E-Rate Year 8
45985.00
E-Rate Year 7
46000.00
General Funds
21874.50
Total:
118458.00
E-Rate Year 6
20037.00
E-Rate Year 8
20037.20
E-Rate Year 7
20000.00
General Funds
12726.06
Total:
72800.26
E-Rate Year 7
15000.00
General Funds
5061.00
E-Rate Year 8
14165.00
Total:
34226.00
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5
E-rate - Long Distance
Access
E-Rate Year 6
4113.45
E-Rate Year 8
4113.45
E-Rate Year 7
4000.00
General Funds
2832.99
Total:
15059.89
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Web servers will be utilized in schools for improved school community involvement and increased
communication. School and county test data, test scores, policies and procedures, calendars of events,
and staff contact information will be available from these sites.
Persons Responsible
Ed Tech Curriculum Specialists
Mike Burke
School level personnel
Activity Type
Professional Development
Stakeholder Involvement
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Stakeholder Involvement Local Levy/Bond 100.00
Total:
2
Stipends
100.00
Professional Development Step 7
1500.00
Total:
1500.00
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Hardware repair, network and infrastructure support will be provided to schools.
Persons Responsible
School board
Superintendent
Mike Burke
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Technical Support - HW maintenance Access
Local Levy/Bond 4000.00
Total:
2
Technical Support - SW maintenance Access
4000.00
Local Levy/Bond 2000.00
Total:
2000.00
Technology Activity: #7, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
To improve the infrastructure and access to the Internet in Mineral County elementary and secondary
schools in order to enhance technology integration and to improve student achievement
Persons Responsible
School Board
Superintendent
Director, General Education
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1
Access
2
E-rate - BSCE E-rate App.
E-rate - SUCCESS E-rate App. Access
E-Rate Year 6
5548.64
BS/CE
67051.00
Total:
72599.64
E-Rate Year 7
5339.36
SUCCESS
74702.00
Total:
80041.36
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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Technology will be implemented into instruction in order to improve teaching and learning.
Indicators of Achievement:
Teachers will understand the state and county goals for utilization of technology in
Year 1:
instruction.
(2002-03) Skill assessments will outline individual needs for training, and multiple opportunity will be
provided.
Year 2:
Use of technology in classroom instruction will be documented or otherwise demonstrated.
(2003-04) Staff training opportunities will continue.
Year 3:
Monthly use of technology in classroom instruction will be documented or otherwise
(2004-05) demonstrated. Staff training opportunities will continue.
Year 4:
Monthly use of technology in classroom instruction will be documented or otherwise
(2005-06) demonstrated. Staff training opportunities will continue.
Year 5:
Teachers will demonstrate technology usage exceeding monthly use.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
School technology plans will reflect a long range vision for technology implementation and a short term
implementation request.
Persons Responsible
School principals
School tech teams
Activity Type
Stakeholder Involvement
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Stipends
Funding Source Est $
Stakeholder Involvement Step 7
500.00
Total:
500.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
The county and school technology plans will reflect a plan for staff development that will include:
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training needs, trainer needs, a request for county support, and related requests that may be addressed
by the staff development council.
Persons Responsible
School tech teams
School principal
Mike Burke
Activity Type
Access
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Professional Development Local Levy/Bond 500.00
Total:
500.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
School technology teams will work with school technology curriculum specialists to identify specific
training needs and curriculum areas for technology focus. Classroom teachers will examine needs of
their individual students.
Persons Responsible
School tech teams
Classroom teachers
County technology specialists
School Principals
Activity Type
Access
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Stipends
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Local Levy/Bond 1000.00
Total:
1000.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
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School technology plans will reflect consideration, and implementation where appropriate, of the
curriculum options offered through distance learning and the WV virtual school.
Persons Responsible
School principal/virtual school coordinator.
Activity Type
Access
Professional Development
No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Stipends
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Local Levy/Bond 500.00
Total:
500.00
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
School technology teams will identify, plan availability and coordinate instruction through technology
programs in collaboration with adult literacy providers. Five head start sites have adult literacy programs
in operation that can utilize technology. Other adult programs are provided at school sites through adult
vocational programs. A county adult coordinator also teaches literacy and LEP language classes to
adults as needed. All can benefit from available technology.
Persons Responsible
School principals and technology teams.
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Stipends
Funding Source Est $
Innovative Strategies Local Levy/Bond 250.00
Total:
250.00
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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 2 and Activity 1
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 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 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 1 and Activity 3
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 5
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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 1 Objective 3 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 3
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 1
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 2 and Activity 1
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 2 and Activity 1
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 2 and Activity 3
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 1
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 2
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 1
8. Does someone else other than your county personnel submit your local E-rate application?
no
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?
0
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?
12
Number of schools in the county that have cable modem connections to the Internet? 0
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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?
04/16/2002
When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
04/12/2002
Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
boe.mine.k12.wv.us
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