HANCOCK County Technology Plan
2004-2007
OPTIMAL
Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning
Last revised on February 18, 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: Louis A. Casini
Title: Technology Coordinator
Email: lcasini@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-564-3411 Ext: 387
Name: Lucas Flati
Title: Network Consultant
Email: lflati@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-564-3411 Ext: 387
Name: Rick Brown
Title: Teacher - Weir Middle School
Email: rwbrown@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-748-6080
Name: Diana Bozica
Title: Teacher - Allison Elementary School
Email: dschlade@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-387-1915
Name: Michael C. Swartzmiller
Title: Principal, New Manchester Elementary School
Email: mswartzm@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-564-3242
Name: Tim Strader
Title: Principal, Oak Glen Middle School
Email: tstrader@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-387-2363
Name: George Danford
Title: Director, John D. Rockefeller Career Center
Email: gdanford@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-564-3777
Name: Martin C. Hudek
Title: Principal, Weir High School
Email: mhudek@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-748-7600
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Name: Ginger Greene
Title: Teacher, Oak Glen High School
Email: ggreene@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-564-3500
Name: Anthony Perri
Title: Teacher, Weir High School
Email: aperri@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-748-7600
Name: Suzan L. Smith
Title: Assistant Superintendent
Email: szsmith@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-564-3411 Ext: 319
Name: Gordon Anderson
Title: Coordinator - Vocational Services
Email: ganderso@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-564-3337
Name: Wayne Neely
Title: Principal - Oak Glen High School
Email: wneely@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-564-3500
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County Mission and Vision Statements
County Vision:
Educate all students to their maximum potential.
County Mission:
As a result of their successful schooling, the students of Hancock County Schools shall be
educationally prepared, socially responsible, and academically competent, with an understanding and
desire for lifelong learning
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Needs Assessment
Analysis of Assessment Data
In formulating the needs of Hancock County Schools , the following sources were considered in order to
determine how the use of technology can improve the educational process:
1. School Unified Plans
2. Results of Statewide Testing Program
3. Kindergarten Readiness Screening Test
4. Promotion/Retention Rate
5. Satisfaction Surveys
6. NCLB Requirements
7. Career Clusters & Majors
8. High Schools That Work Practices
9. Graduation Rate
10. Attendance Rate
11. WVEIS Discipline Summary Report
12. Staff Development Satisfaction Surveys
Analysis of UCIP
Analysis of the UCIP indicates a continuation of the high test scores. High quality instruction by
knowledgeable, skilled professionals is emphasized and tools necessary to continue this trend is
essential. Continued improvements to technology infrastructure, available hardware (quality & quantity)
and software and the training necessary for our faculty to continue to produce these high standards will
be provided.
Technology Infrastructure
All Hancock County Schools have fiber optic 1 gigabit backbones complete and in use. All Hancock
County Schools have added a second server to serve as backup domain controller to provide additional
speed, security and safety for school data use. All secondary schools have at least 90% managed ports
on all switches. All elementary schools have at least 50% managed ports. All schools have completed
the transition from network hubs to 100mb switched to the desktop enviornment, and all Hancock
County Schools have been upgraded to T-1 Frame Relay access to the Internet. All schools have
received a network storage appliance to serve regular backup needs and to function as the school's
web server. Beginning with FY05, a deployment strategy was initiated to replace every server in the
district every three years. The initial phase was implemented this year installing new high capacity
servers in all secondary schools.
School Satisfaction Survey
School satisfaction surveys show a strong approval of Hancock County Schools. An increased access
to technology resources, particularly mobile technology (wireless laptops, etc.) was a frequent
suggestion. These needs will be addressed in the coming years.
OEPA Reports
Hancock County Schools will utilize the High Quality Activities matrix in the 2004 UCIP to
assure that improvement objectives and high quality activities will be monitored.
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Monitoring will be accomplished by reviewing WVEIS data such as: grade reporting, attendance data,
suspension records, test scores, etc. Progress checks will be monitored weekly by the school principal
and teachers as identified in
the Improvement Objectives and High-Quality Activities Matrix. OEPA reports have all been addressed.
This weekly review is made possible by the adoption of Jackson GradeQuick and Standards Builder
software county wide and the weekly posting of student grades. Beginning FY05, EDLINE has been
implemented to allow secure parental access to student grading information via the Internet.
Facilities Assessment
Continued improvements to facilities will be made allowing increased access to technology.
Infrastructure will be expanded to allow additional network access, and the expansion of wireless
access will continue (now available in most areas of every school). In addition, safety and security
needs will be addressed by the implementation of video surveillance eqpuipment and digital video
recorders in all facilities. These systems will have remote network access to allow central office staff
and where necessary law enforcment personnel to participate. Opening of the new Oak Glen Middle
School with its state of the art technology, will serve as a model for future development for all district
schools.
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Instructional Goal #1
In accordance with UCIP Goal #1, Curriculum (offer additional technology courses and increase
computer access for students and teachers) improve access to technology for students and teachers by
working toward a goal of a student/computer ratio of 3 to 1 and a teacher/computer ratio of 1 to 1.
Additionally, technology peripherals such as data projectors and interactive white boards, and
supplemental software packages to foster technology integration will be made available.
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
In accordance with UCIP Goal #1, Curriculum (offer additional technology courses and increase
computer access for students and teachers) improve access to technology for students and teachers by
working toward a goal of a student/computer ratio of 3 to 1 and a teacher/computer ratio of 1 to 1.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Improve student/computer ratio to 3 to 1 (goal not met due to funding cuts in BS/CE and
(2002-03) SUCCESS programs. Some new hardware added toward this goal through local funds.
Year 2:
Continue to improve student/computer ratio to 3 to 1; improve teacher/computer ratio to one
(2003-04) to one.
Year 3:
Continue to improve student/computer ratio to 3 to 1; continue to improve teacher/computer
(2004-05) ration to 1 to 1.
Year 4:
Begin improving computer to student ratio to 2 to 1 and continue to replace oldest hardware.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
Continue improving computer to student ratio to 2 to 1 and continue to replace oldest
(2006-07) hardware.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Improve Student/computer ratio to 3 to 1, provide data projectors and Interactive whiteboards, , and
provide software for technology integration to every school.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
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No. Budget Item
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
1
Access
SUCCESS
40000
Telecommunications
70000
BS/CE
40000
Local Levy/Bond
88000
Total:
238000.00
SUCCESS
15000
Telecommunications
6400
BS/CE
1000
Local Levy/Bond
10000
Total:
32400.00
2
3
Hardware - Desktop
Software - Application
Access
Hardware - Projection Device Content/Tech Integration Step 7
10000
Total:
4
Software - Instructional
10000.00
Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 5236
Total:
5
Hardware - Other
5236.00
Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 8644
Local Levy/Bond
1000
Total:
9644.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide for Maintenance of Computers and networks
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordiantor
Network Consultant
RESA 6 Technician
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
2
3
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Technical Support - HW maintenance Admin/Support Procedures Local Levy/Bond 40000
E-Rate Year 8
2000
Total:
42000.00
Technical Support - SW maintenance Admin/Support Procedures Local Levy/Bond 20000
Technical Support - Installation
E-Rate Year 8
2000
Total:
22000.00
Admin/Support Procedures Local Levy/Bond 5000
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E-Rate Year 8
2000
Total:
7000.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Students and staff will be provided with access to the Internet and WVEIS in order to enhance learning
and improve student achievement
Persons Responsible
E-rate coordinator
Teachers
Principals
Network Consultant
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
No. Budget Item
1
2
3
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Data Lines Access
E-rate - Data Lines Access
E-rate - Data Lines Access
E-Rate Year 6
37810.80
General Funds
32209.20
Total:
70020.00
E-Rate Year 7
35397.00
General Funds
26703.00
Total:
62100.00
E-Rate Year 8
34000
General Funds
34000
Total:
68000.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide for improved communication and a safer school environment in all schools as they
communicate with students, staff, families and the community
Persons Responsible
County e-rate coordinator
Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
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No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Voice Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 6
31104
Local Levy/Bond 26496
Total:
2
57600.00
E-rate - Voice Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 7
35340
Local Levy/Bond 26660
Total:
3
62000.00
E-rate - Voice Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 8
35340
General Funds
26660
Total:
62000.00
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide for web hosting in Hancock County Schools
Persons Responsible
County e-rate coordinator
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
2
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Web Hosting Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 7
6265.73
General Funds
4726.78
Total:
10992.51
E-rate - Web Hosting Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 8
6265.73
General Funds
4726.78
Total:
10992.51
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide internet access to Hancock County Schools (cellular modems)
Persons Responsible
County e-rate coordinator
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
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No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
2
Funding Source Est $
Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 7
2736.00
General Funds
2064.00
Total:
4800.00
Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 8
4800.00
General Funds
2400.00
Total:
7200.00
Technology Activity: #7, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Hancock County Schools provides full time and extra-curricular assiatance in support of technology,
utilizing a full time Technology Coordinator and Network Consultant, partially responsible for installation,
maintenance and support of all technology, and funds a technology contact at each school with a
stipend to assist in their school.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Network Consultant
Building Technology Contacts
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
Activity Type
1
Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 7
9600.00
General Funds
2400.00
Total:
12000.00
2
E-rate - Internal Connections
Funding Source Est $
Technical Support - SW maintenance Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 8
9600.00
General Funds
2400.00
Total:
12000.00
Technology Activity: #8, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide cellular service to Hancock County Schools in order to enhance a safe school environment
and allow for improved communication between schools and home
Persons Responsible
County technology coordinator
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Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
2
3
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Cellular Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 6
18792
General Funds
16008
Total:
34800.00
E-rate - Cellular Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 7
23256
General Funds
17544
Total:
40800.00
E-rate - Cellular Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 8
23256
General Funds
17544
Total:
40800.00
Technology Activity: #9, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide pagers for Hancock County Schools to ensure school safety and enhance communication
between schools, community and homes
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Director of Operations
Director of Finance
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Paging Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 6
General Funds
3693.6
3146.40
Total:
2
3
E-rate - Paging Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 7
1949.40
General Funds
1470.60
Total:
3420.00
E-rate - Paging Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 8
1949.40
General Funds
1470.60
Total:
3420.00
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Technology Activity: #10, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide long distance service for Hancock County Schools to ensure school safety and enhance
communication between schools, community and homes
Persons Responsible
County e-rate coordinator
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
2
3
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Long Distance Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 6
7776
General Funds
6624
Total:
14400.00
E-rate - Long Distance Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 7
8892
General Funds
6708
Total:
15600.00
E-rate - Long Distance Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 8
8892
General Funds
6708
Total:
15600.00
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Instructional Goal #2
Improve Professional Staff Development for teachers with a focus on integration of technology in the
curriculum (aligns with Target Goal 2b of UCIP)
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Improve Professional Staff Development for teachers with a focus on integration of technology in the
curriculum based on Compass training for Elementary teachers and Specific technology integration
training for secondary teachers. All teachers will be instructed in the use of supplemental resources
such as I_KNOW, and all teachers will receive staff development to maximize the use of Jackson
Software GradeQuick and Standards Builder software, EDLINE web reporting of student grade
information, and AESOP online absence and substitute system. In addition, COURSEWHERE
SYSTEMS interface will be used to catalog and administer staff development offerings.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
20%of teachers trained in curriculum integration of technology. This goal was achieved in
(2002-03) Year 1.
50% of teachers trained in curriculum integration of technology. This goal was achieved in
Year 2:
Year 2, using additional Compass, Technology Integration, Standards Builder, GradeQuick
(2003-04)
and I_KNOW sessions.
75% of teachers trained in curriculum integration of technology. Reassessment of the level
Year 3:
of achievement will take place in this year. This goal will be achieved with additional
(2004-05) Compass, Technology Integration, Standards Builder, GradeQuick, EDLINE, AESOP, and
I_KNOW sessions.
100% of teachers will be trained in curriculum technology. Teachers will be expected to
Year 4:
meet ISTE standards. This goal will be achieved with additional Compass, Technology
(2005-06)
Integration, Standards Builder, GradeQuick, EDLINE, AESOP, and I_KNOW sessions.
Year 5:
Additional training for all professional staff in technology integration and refresher training
(2006-07) on utilization of existing technology initiatives.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Professional Staff Development will be provided for teachers with a focus on integration of technology
in the curriculum and for administrators to evaluate teachers in the use of technology. Administrator
training will also be provided in planning for technology initiatives.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent
Principals
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Staff Development Council
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
Professional Development Professional Development Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 10475
Total:
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10475.00
Instructional Goal #3
Improve Community involvement with Hancock County technology resources through community
access to technology, training, and educational resources via our "e-Library" program. (Aligns with
UCIP Goal 3a)
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Improve community involvement with technology by making available school district technology
resources during off-hours.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Provide access to technology to the community.
(2002-03)
Increase community involvement in technology through usage of the E-Library program and
Year 2:
through after school programs for adults and young children (Day-Care and latch-key
(2003-04)
programs.)
Further improve community access to technology through improved access to training and
Year 3:
E-Libraries and through after school programs for adults and young children (Day-Care and
(2004-05)
latch-key programs.)
Further improve community access to technology through improved access to training and
Year 4:
E-Libraries and through after school programs for adults and young children (Day-Care and
(2005-06)
latch-key programs.)
Continue to improve community access to technology through improved access to training
Year 5:
and E-Libraries and through after school programs for adults and young children (Day-Care
(2006-07)
and latch-key programs.)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide Supervised access to computer labs after school with school personnel offering training.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
George Eskra, Grant Participant
Charlotte Daugherty, Grant Coordinator
Activity Type
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
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No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide external access to school libraries through the Follett e-Library program.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Assitant Superintendent
Principals
Librarians
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Software - Application Innovative Strategies General Funds
10000
Local Levy/Bond 8000
Total:
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18000.00
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Improve Parental Involvement through the use of school web pages, and provide curricular and
progress information via secure internet interface utilizing EDLINE.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
All schools develop and maintain a basic school web page. Goal reached - all schools have
(2002-03) at least a basic web page in place.
Year 2:
Enhancement of web pages to include school calendar of events, and special projects.
(2003-04)
Addition of EDLINE (curricular information and student progress indicators) in addition to
Year 3:
school web pages improved to contain specific information on school projects and
(2004-05)
curriculum.
Additional usage of EDLINE (curricular information and student progress indicators) in
Year 4:
addition to school web pages improved to contain specific information on school projects
(2005-06)
and curriculum.
Continued use of EDLINE (curricular information and student progress indicators) in
Year 5:
addition to school web pages improved to contain specific information on school projects
(2006-07)
and curriculum.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Provide Web Servers to all Schools and train staff in web development
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Building Technology Contacts
Principals
Network Consultant
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Hardware - Server
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Local Levy/Bond 2500
General Funds
2000
Total:
4500.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
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Provide EDLINE webhosting for online posting of curricular information and secure access to student
progress indicators.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Principals
Building Technology Contacts
Network Consultant
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Web Hosting Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 7
6265.73
Local Levy/Bond 4726.78
Total:
2
E-rate - Web Hosting Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 8
10992.51
6265.73
Local Levy/Bond 4726.78
Total:
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10992.51
Instructional Goal #4
Cooperate in the improvement of Adult Literacy in Hancock County
Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
The rate of adult illiteracy in Hancock County will be reduced through an increased graduation rate and
increased number of adults receiving education thorugh the career center. Participation will be
increased in Career Center Programs leading to careers for unemployed or under-employed citizens.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Professionally staffed Computer labs will be made available after school for community
(2002-03) access
Year 2:
Web based educational resources will be made available to county residents
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Continue to provide supervised computer access to the community and enhance library
(2004-05) offerings through the E-Library program.
Year 4:
Continue to provide supervised computer access to the community and enhance library
(2005-06) offerings through the E-Library program.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Computer labs will be made available with supervision after school hours for adult literacy needs.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Building Principals
Charlotte Daugherty, Grant Coordinator
George Eskra, Grant Participant
Activity Type
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Instructional Goal #5
Technology Infrastructure has been improved to include T-1 connectivity to all schools, utilizing a 1
gigabit fiber backbone in all schools driving a switched to the desktop environment including Primary
and backup domain controller servers running Windows 2000 Server. Additional connectivity, additional
wireless infrastructure, and IP based network copier/laser printers will be supplied to all schools to
enhance productivity and add additional capacity.
Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Improve Technology Infrastructure
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Comoplete Fiber Optic Backbone at all schools, introduce wireless connectivity, access to
(2002-03) network printers in every building. (This goal is complete.)
Year 2:
Complete implementation of switched to desktop infrastructure all schools, expand wireless
(2003-04) connectivity, expand network printers to all segments of all buildings.
Year 3:
T-1 Access to all buildings, fiber optic connectivity direct from server to fiber backbone, 100
(2004-05) mb switched to the desktop, maximum use of network printers.
Continue to improve network infrastructure with replacement of oldest network electronics
Year 4:
and begin upgrade to 10gb backbone. Completion of the Oak Glen Middle School
(2005-06) CATEGORY 6 network infrastructure will serve as model for the remainder of the schools
in the district
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Expand School Networks to minimum of 3 drops per classroom, and upgrading to Layer 5 network
switches.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Network Consultant
Building Technology Contacts
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Network Infrastructure - Cabling Access
SBA
10000
General Funds
5000
Local Levy/Bond 5000
Total:
20000.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide Network Monochrome and Color Laser Printers for all schools and administrative offices.
Provide Network Plotters for High School and Career Center Curricular Use.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Network Consultant
Principals
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Printer Admin/Support Procedures Local Levy/Bond 20000
Faculty Senate
5000
General Funds
10000
Total:
35000.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide Wireless Connectivity for all schools
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Network Consultant
Building Technology Contacts
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Network Infrastructure - Wireless Innovative Strategies Local Levy/Bond 5000
Total:
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5000.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide Adequate servers for all schools. Beginning in FY05 a Server Replacement initiative will
replace each existing server every three years. All secondary school Primary Domain Controllers have
been replaced in FY05.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Network Consultant
Activity Type
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Server Admin/Support Procedures Local Levy/Bond 15000
Total:
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15000.00
Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Improve Technology Infrastructure to include networked IP copier/printers in each school.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Provide IP Copier/printers to all schools to begin gradual phaseout of desktop inkjet
(2002-03) printers.
Year 2:
Make additional network printing available to all staff and students.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Continue to make additional network printing available to all staff and students and begin
(2004-05) replacing oldest network copiers.
Year 4:
Continue to make additional network printing available to all staff and students and continue
(2005-06) replacing oldest network copiers.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Lease Purchase IP Copier/printers for all schools.
Persons Responsible
Director of Finance
Technology Coordionator
Network Consultant
Building Principals
Activity Type
Stakeholder Involvement
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Printer Stakeholder Involvement General Funds
Total:
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20000
20000.00
Instructional Goal #6
Develop Evaluation Strategy Survey for Technology Needs Assessment
Instructional Goal #6, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Develop staff, student and community surveys to determine progress of technology plan implementation
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Purchase software to design scannable forms for surveys, develop questionaire and
(2002-03) reporting methodology. (This goal completed)
Year 2:
Refine Survey questioinairre, begin assessment of survey responses (This goal has been
(2003-04) met)
Correlate survey results to determine effectiveness of technology plan. Develop additional
Year 3:
survey forms to allow data acquisition and data mining to improve needs assessment
(2004-05)
procedure. (This goal is being fulfilled)
Continue to refine survey quyestionnaires and improve as necessary. Continue to develop
Year 4:
additional survey forms to allow data acquisition and data mining to improve needs
(2005-06)
assessment procedure.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #6, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Software to produce Scannable Forms for satisfaction surveys was purchased in 2002-2003. Upgrades
and maintanence for current software and supplies for producing survey forms will be provided.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Network Consultant
Assistant Superintendent
Curriculum Coordinator
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Instructional Goal #7
Utilize cartography software (Edulog) for strategic planning and transportation management.
Instructional Goal #7, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Edulog software will be utilized to manage school boundaries and develop effective and efficient
transportation management practices.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Software purchased, accuracy of student data confirmed.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Reevalustion of Effective Management of transportation routes using Edulog software is
(2003-04) underway.
Year 3:
Strategic planning of school boundaries using Edulog software is planned.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Continued realignment of boundaries utilizing Edulog software is anticipated, updating to
(2005-06) include new 911 addressing system. Adoption of Web Based EDULOG support.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #7, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Edulog Software will be utilized to improve transportation of students and most effective organization of
the school system.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Superintendent
Network Consultant
Transportation Director
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Web Hosting Innovative Strategies E-Rate Year 7
5000
General Funds
5000
Total:
10000.00
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Instructional Goal #8
Enhance instructional opportunities for all students of Hancock County Schools through Technology
Instructional Goal #8, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Participation and implementation of the Virtual School program in middle schools and high schools will
be offered to enhance educational offerings .
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Participation offered to all high school students.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Participation offered to all high school students and select middle students.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Participation offered to all high school and middle school students. Implementation of
(2004-05) Virtual Spanish classes at Oak Glen Middle School.
Year 4:
Participation offered to all high school and middle school students. Expansion of virtual
(2005-06) language course offerings.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #8, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Encourage participation and implementation of the Virtual School program middle and high schools. In
addition, utilize virtual school instruction to accomplish offering of Spanish at Middle School level for
Oak Glen Middle School.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Building Principals
Secondary Curriculum Coordinator
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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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 2 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 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 2 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 8 Objective 1 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 4 Objective 1 and Activity 1
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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 4 Objective 1 and Activity 1
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 1
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 3 Objective 2 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 1 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 1 and Activity 7
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 7
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 2 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 1 and Activity 7
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 8 Objective 1 and Activity 1
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?
0
Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 10
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? 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?
08/20/2001
When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
08/16/2001
Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
http://www.hancockschools.org/AUP2001.html
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