MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS
200 GASTON AVE.
FAIRMONT WV 26554
Technology Plan 2008-2010
E-rate funding years 2008-2010
Technology Plan printed: November 07, 2008
Technology Plan submitted: October 03, 2008
Marion County is located in north central West Virginia along the Interstate 79 corridor. The county has 19
schools spanning grades preK through 12 plus a separate alternative learning center, a technical center and an
adult education center.
The enrollment has been constant at approximately 600 students per grade level for a total of 8112 for 2007-2008
(second month report). 92.58% of the students are white, 6.22% black and 1.2% identified as "other." The
school system has an average class size of 18.7 students per classroom with a low socioeconomic population
(Low SES) of 48.78%
All schools in Marion County made No Child Left Behind Adequate Yearly Progress (NCLB AYP) for
2006-2007, 2005-2006 and 2004-2005. In 2008, all schools but one made AYP.
In 2007, the county did not make AYP in the Students with Disabilitites (SWD) subgroup at the middle and
secondary programmatic levels in reading and math as well as the Low SES subgroup in reading at the middle
school programmatic level. In 2008, the county did not make AYP in the SWD subgroup at all three
programmatic levels in reading and math as well as the Low SES at the middle and secondary level in reading.
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Planning Committee
Name
Charlie Pitrolo
Dale McVicker
Diane Furman
Dr. Babette Simms
Dr. James B. Phares
Gary Price
Gia Deasy
Jean Hinzman
JoAnn Nuzum
Kathern Pellegrin
Linda Collins
Lynda Sago
Mary "Sis" Murray
Mike Welty
Rev. James Saunders
Richard Pellegrin
Sally Morgan
Thomas Deadrick
Title
Coordinator
WVDE CAG Liaison
Coordinator
Board Member
Superintendent
Admin. Assistant
Special Education Director
Director
Coordinator
Liaison
Liaison
Liaison
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Coordinator
Associate Superintendent
Representation
*Title III *Technology *Administration
*Title II *Title V *Administration
*Administration
*Administration
*Title I *Administration
*Administration
*Special Education *Parent
*Title I
*Technology *Administration *Parent
*RLIS *Technology *Administration
Describe how parents, community and other appropriate stakeholder members are involved in the development and/or
revision of the plan.
Parent participation in the Title I component of the LEA plan was done in two ways. The county Title I Parent
Council has the opportunity for input and suggestions at each meeting. They also reviewed the LEA Title I plan
in May and had the opportunity for input and suggestions at their May meeting. Additionally, all parents had the
opportunity for input into the Title I LEA plan when we sent the plan to each school and sent a notice to each
parent that the plan was available for review at their child's school. We included a sheet in each folder on which
they could write comments and/or suggestions then principals were to return any comments/suggestions to the
Title I office. None were received from the schools.
Teachers and administrators are involved in the development of the TITLE II and TITLE V programs for FY09
through the Marion County Professional Development Council, and the HSTW/MMGW and the 21st Century
Passport committees. Each group has membership representative of all programmatic levels - both teachers and
administrators.
It is the responsiblity of the Marion County Professional Development Council to review district and school data
to determine the professional development program each year. Based on the Council's recommendations, TITLE
II funds are used to either fully fund or assist with the funding of the professional development programs
identified by the Council.
The HSTW/MMGW and the 21st Century Passport Committees make recommenations for professional
development and innovative programs based on school-based data and needs. The committees meet at least twice
each year and their recommendations are utlilized in developing the TITLE II and TITLE V applications.
In an effort to improve the participation of parents and community members in the TITLE II, Title IV, and
TITLE V programs, the Marion County Board of Education website will feature the TITLE II, Title IV, and
TITLE V projects. The website will also include a response form for individuals to provide comments or
suggestions about the projects that will be utilized to improve the programs during the 2008-2009 school year as
well as to help plan the 2010 programs.
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Core Beliefs
1. All students, parents, and personnel, through a committed partnership, have the responsibility for
constructively contributing to the community and to a 21st Century global society.
2. All students can learn.
3. All students have a right to a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment.
4. All students must have equal opportunities and choices on how to learn and how to succeed in a
21st Century environment.
5. High expectations are essential for student success in the 21st Century.
6. In an environment of mutual respect, all stakeholders are responsible for their own actions.
7. All adults are responsible for the well-being of students.
8. Successful 21st Century schools require effective instructional leadership.
9. Teamwork is essential for effective learning.
10. Valuing diversity in people and in ideas enhances education and enriches the community.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Marion County Board of Education to develop, promote, and implement the
understanding of “All means all, and that is all that all means." Achieving – Learning – Lifelong Success
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Data Analysis
Students with Disabilities:
Performance and achievement information relevant to students with exceptionalities reveals that SWD population at
the elementary programatic level made AYP in 2007; however, upper programmatic levels did not. Students with
disabilitites at all three programmatic levels in both reading and math did not make AYP in 2008. Marion County has
continued efforts to enhance achievement targeting professional development for co teacher teams, DI, 21st Century
Skills and laying the foundations for RTI. Early Intervening Funds, Title 1 Funding, and a WVDE sponsored RTI pilot
school (Blackshere Elementary) have been in place to enhance the initiation of the Three Tiered Reading Model
across several elementary Marion County Schools. EIS funding continues to address RLA, and school
climate/behavior/discipline. EIS funds targeting Fast For Word, RSSWPBS, and an early inteventionist position at
one large elementary school (East Dale) allow for the expansion of current efforts in these areas.
The district special education self assessment reveals concerns in the area of transition and drop out rates for the
SWD subgroup. Efforts continue to support the position of the "job coach" and professional development regarding
transition planning for casemanagers assigned to the middle school and high school populations.
Disproportionality has been closely monitored in the area of EBD. RSSWPBS has been ongoing using early
intervening resources to support school wide efforts to provide positive behavior supports.
Marion County celebrates a LRE status well within the state average. However, funding for 2 programs 07-08 school
year which were necessary for self contained options will continue in order to maintain a full continuum of services for
idenified students to comply with IEP team recommendations.
Growing populations such as students with sensory impairments/needs, students identified as Autistic, students
w/cochlear implants evoke a need for continued professional development.
2008 WESTEST:
Growth occured in all subgroups in the percentage of students achieving mastery and above from 2005 to 2008
except in the "All" subgroup at the secondary level in math and reading which declined by 1.0% and 5.0%
respectively; and, the "White" subgroup at the secondary level in math and reading which declinded by .4% and 5.8%
respectively.
Marion County did not make AYP in math and reading in the "Students with Disabilities" subgroup at all three
programmatic levels as well as the Low SES subgroups at the middle and secondary programmatic levels in reading.
OnLine Writing Assessment:
During the 2007-2008 school year, 18 of MarionCounty’s 19 schools participated in the WEST 2 Online Writing Field Test
with students in grades 3-11 writing 4,465 online narrative, descriptive, informative, and persuasive essays. Field tests
results will be released in December with school summaries only (no individual student scores). The 2007 West Virginia
Writing Assessment provides the most current writing data among 4th, 7th, and 10th grade students indicating the
following:
60% of MarionCounty’s 4 th grade students scored at or above mastery compared to the state’s 70%
67% of MarionCounty’s 7 th grade students scores at or above mastery compared to the state’s 76%
86% of MarionCounty 10th grade students scored at or above mastery compared to the state’s 87%
Literacy Leadership:
Established Elementary Literacy Consortium K - 4 consisting two teachers and principal from Barrackville,
Blackshere, East Dale, East Park, Rivesville and White Hall with 12 model literacy classroom established (supported
by McCarthy-Dressman Foundation Grant)
National Board Certification:
2007-2008: 3 Advanced Candidates, 7 Candidates in Waiting and 20 Take One Candidates (supported by Start
Farm Foundation Grant)
American College Test (ACT):
During the 2007-2008 school year, 344 Marion County students participated in the American College Testing (ACT)
program. 73% of those participating met the ACT college readiness benchmark for English; 36% met the college
readiness benchmark for Mathematics; 56% met the college readiness benchmark for Reading and 24% met the
College Readiness benchmark for Science. Marion County female students outperformed Marion County male
students in English and Reading; Marion County male students outperformed Marion County female students in
Math and Science. The average scores (21.2 in English; 20.2 in Mathematics; 21.7 in Reading; and 21.0 in Science)
for Marion County students were above the WV mean in all areas.
The composite score of 21.2 is relatively
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unchanged over a 5-year span. The average composite score of the female students was .3 higher than the average
composite score of male students.
African American students scored significantly lower than other students (-4.8 composite score difference to all
student group).
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT):
Eighty-two Marion County students participated in the SAT Reasoning Tests in 2007-2008. Of those participating, 33
were male and 49 were female. The overall mean scores were: 503 in Mathematics; 507 in Critical Reading; and 497
in Writing (possible of 800 points for each area). Marion County female students outperformed the male students in
Writing (+59) and Critical Reasoning (+17). Marion County male students outperformed female students in
Mathematics (+16). The Marion County mean score in Mathematics (503) was higher than the state mean (501) in
Mathematics, but the Marion County mean scores in Critical Reading (507) and Writing (497) were lower than the
state mean scores ( 512 and 498). Too few African American students participated to generate reportable data.
College Board's Advanced Placement (AP):
For the 2007-2008 school year, MarionCounty students took 421 Advanced Placement examinations and
received passing (received college credit) on 125 exams with a passage rate of 30%. Passage rates in each
curricular area as follows: Calculus AB, 44%; Chemistry, 21%; English Language and Composition, 40%; English
Literature and Composition, 42%; Government and Politics US, 9 %; Human Geography, 47%; Spanish Language,
13%; Biology, 20%; United State History 12%.
HSTW Assessment:
Schools in the High Schools That Work (HSTW) network have committed themselves to raising student achievement in
reading, mathematics and science. HSTW sites are expected to show consistent progress until at least 85 percent of
students meet the readiness goals in reading, mathematics and science and until the school improvement framework is
fully implemented.
Progress toward meeting the HSTW Readiness goal of 85% in each of three areas:
East Fairmont High School:
Reading: 66% of students met the goal of 85% with a mean score of 266 with 250-271 being BASIC
Mathematics: 68% met the goal with a mean score of 263 with 257-291 being BASIC
Science: 63% met the goal with a mean score of 262 with 258-285 being BASIC
Fairmont Senior High School
Reading: 46% of students met the goal with a mean score of 242 with 250-271 being BASIC
Mathematics: 68% met the goal with a mean score of 270 with 257-291 being BASIC
Science: 70% met the goal with a mean score of 265 with 258-285 being BASIC
North MarionHigh School
Reading: 58% of students met the goal with a mean score of 257 with 250-271 being BASIC
Mathematics: 64% met the goal with a mean score of 260 with 257-291 being BASIC
Science: 51% met the goal with a mean score of 249 with 258-285 being BASIC
Marion CountyTechnicalCenter:
Reading: 53% of students met the goal with a mean score of 247 with 250-271 being BASIC
Mathematics: 37% met the goals in Mathematics with a mean score of 234 with 257-291 being BASIC
Science: 50% met the goal with a mean score of 251 with 258-285 being BASIC
Benchmark Assessments:
4,748 Marion County students participated in three benchmark assessments in each core subject of
Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics and Science during the 2007-2008 school year. Each teacher received
item analysis and performance reports following each assessment. Performance groupings were based on
quartiles with 25% right item response equivalent to partial mastery; 50% right item response equivalent to
mastery level; and 75% right item response equivalent to above mastery. At most schools, at least 75% of
students were able to reach mastery performance by the end of the third benchmark assessment.
Credit Recovery:
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105 students enrolled in the 4-week Summer Credit Recovery program at EFHS (40), FSHS (41), and NMHS
(24) with 151 semester credits earned (20 in science, 20 in social studies, 68 in math, and 43 in English)
Fast ForWord:
A total of 1,081 non-duplicated students at 21 schools participated in the Fast ForWord program during the
2007-2008 school year. All eleven Fast ForWord programs were utilized with the Literacy Module having the
highest enrollment (411) and the Reading 5 showing the smallest enrollment (2). The 411 students in the
Literacy program posted a 72% completion rate; the 160 students in the Literacy Advanced had a 55%
completion rate; and the total of 75 students in the Reading 1-3 Modules showed completion rates of 82%,
40%, and 64% respectively. A district breakdown of skills on the Literacy Module reveals Listening
Accuracy scores of 68%, Auditory Sequencing scores of 68%, Phonological Accuracy scores of 79%,
Phonological Fluency scores of 79%, and Sustained Attention scores of 80%. Eleven schools utilized the
Literacy and Language Modules while twelve schools used the Language to Reading Modules. Language
Basics was employed by nine schools, and seven schools used Literacy Advanced. The students were not
consistently enrolled in the program by demographics; therefore, reportable data is unavailable.
Countywide Graduate Survey (2006 grad survey conducted in 2007):
84% indicated their high school instruction in English was somewhat valuable to very valuable.
87% that their math was somewhat valuable to very valuable
66% that their science was somewhat valuable to very valuable
57% that their social studies was somewhat valuable to very valuable
77% felt that their teachers helped them to think and to solve problems
59% indicated that their teachers made learning relevant
72% felt that their high school teachers held them to high standards and demanded quality work
42% felt that their high school courses were challenging and rigorous
35% indicated that the guidance services were valuable
69% were satisfied or had no strong feelings either way regarding the number and variety of course offerings
79% were satisfied or had no strong feelings either way regarding the number and kinds of exams given
86% were satisfied or had no strong feelings either way regarding the library / media center services
71% felt that teachers incorporated the use of technology in their classroom and instruction
35% felt the Advisor-Advisee program was adequate
75% were in the Professional pathway; 15% in the Skilled; and 9% in the Entry
72% were currently in a college/university; 8% in a 2-year school; 16% employed; and 4% seeking employment
42% would rate the choosing of a career cluster and the 4 career major units as useful or somewhat useful
21% rated their high school experience as an "A"; 34% a "B"; 33% = C; 10% = D; and, 3% a F.
Title IV / 2008-2009 Safe & Drug Free Schools:
Reduce SAT referrals from a base of 239 to a target of 251
Increase peer mediations from a base of 58 to a target of 70
Reduce reported bullying, harassment and/or intimidation violations from a base of 45 to a target of 42
Reduce discipline violations from a base of 4516 to a target of 4290
Reduce alcohol, tobacco and/or otehr drug policy violations from a base of 79 to a target of 75
Increase SDFS parental communications from a base of 21 to a target of 23
Decrease bus disciplinary violations from a base of 250 to a target of 237
Title IV Data Trend:
There were 47 peer mediations for 2005-2006, 72 peer mediations for 2006-2007, 58 peer mediations for
2007-2008.
There were 47 bullying incidents for 2005-2006, 29 bullying incidents for 2006-2007, 45 bullying incidents
for 2007-2008.
There were 2758 disciplinary incidents for 2005-2006, 4723 disciplinary incidents for 2006-2007, 4516
disciplinary incidents for 2007-2008.
There were 130 SAT referrals for 2006-2007, 239 SAT referrals for 2007-2008.
There were 319 bus violations for 2006-2007, 250 bus violations for 2007-2008.
There were 56 ATOD incidents for 2005-2006, 99 ATOD violations for 2006-2007, 79 ATOD violations
for 2007-2008.
Reading/Language Arts Readiness:
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543 eighth grade students were tested in spring 2008 for high school reading/language arts readiness utilizing NAEP and
other released test bank items. The following results indicate the percentage of students prepared for the following levels
of 9th grade English:
34% (186 students) were prepared to enter honors English 9
50% (274 students) were prepared for "regular" English 9
14% (74 students) were to be enrolled in English 9 with a second period scheduled for reading/language arts support
3% (19 students) were to be enrolled in English 9 with a reading/language arts support class and enrollment in Fast
ForWord
Algebra Readiness:
Eighth grade students participated in the Algebra Readiness evaluation in April, 2008 for the purpose of determining student placement
in 9th grade mathematics and to make recommendations for placement in a summer intervention program. The evaluation
was developed by high school instructors using NAEP released items matched to the 12 indicators for success in Algebra as determined
by the American College Testing Board (ACT) and the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). Of the 516 assessed (not
including the private school students), it was found that
41% of Marion County eighth grade students were ready for Algebra I at grade 9
19% of Marion County eighth grade students were only partially ready for Algebra I at grade 9 so participation in a summer
intervention program - the Algebra Readiness Academy - was recommended
40% of Marion County eighth grade students were not ready for Algebra I at grade 9 and placement in the summer Algebra
Readiness Academy and the Algebra Support class in grade 9 was recommended for these students
Ninety-six (96) students attended the summer Algebra Readiness Academy. Thirty-six (36) of these students improved enough in their
readiness skills to be removed from placement in the Algebra Support class in grade 9. The average gain made by students was 11% as
measured by the Algebra Readiness Evaluation that was administered on the last day of the Academy.
Improving Adolescent Reading:
Reading Language Arts (RLA) scores from the 2008 WESTEST indicate the following when comparing all West Virginia
(WV) students at Mastery or above with all Marion County (MC) students at Mastery or above in RLA:
5 th grade – West Virginia 80%, Marion County 78%;
6 th grade – WV 82%, MC 85%;
7 th grade – WV 82%, MC 81%;
8 th grade – WV 81%, MC 81%; and
10th grade - WV 74%, MC 76%.
Additionally on the secondary level, ACT scores show an increase in scores at one high school, decrease in scores at one
high school, and flatling at one high school. These scores along with 2008-2009 ACT, Explore, Plan, SAT, and PSAT
reading components will be utilized to create a plan to “Improve Adolescent Reading.”
The OEPA Checklist should be one source of data to assess school or county needs as you prioritize your strategic issues. There are no negative
consequences to checking “No” to a high quality standard since the checklist is not used for changing accreditation or approval status or selection for on-site
reviews.
OEPA Analysis
Marion County in 2008 did not make AYP in the SWD subgroup at all three programmatic levels in both reading and
math.
The county did not make AYP in the Low SES subgroup in reading at the middle and secondary levels.
All schools in 2008 except one middle school made AYP in all accountability areas. Their area of weakness was
Low SES reading (67.17% proficient).
All schools in Marion County made AYP in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Prioritized Strategic Issues
1. Marion County will improve the Students with Disabilities subgroup achievement performance in both reading and
2.
3.
math at all three programmatic levels.
Marion County will improve the Low SES subgroup achievement performance in reading at the middle and secondary
level.
Marion County will improve student career counseling at the secondary level.
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Core Plan Goal 2: Highly qualified teachers will utilize a variety of strategies in the delivery of 21st Century
content and context.
1. Marion County students will engage in grade appropriate high-yield instructional practices in one-hundred
percent (100%) of the curricular areas.
2. Marion County Professional Staff Development Council will provide a minimum of twelve-hours of
continuing education to PK and grade 5 - 12 teachers on high-yield teaching practices, differentiated
instruction, assessment strategies, content knowledge and technology integration for the 21st Century
learner with a K-4 focus on RtI
3. One-hundred percent (100%) of Marion County teachers in math, reading/language arts, science, and social
studies will prioritize and map curriculum using "Curriculum Mapper."
4. One-hundred percent (100%) of Marion County school and county staffs will use Assessment for Learning
(formative and summative data) for instructional practices, progress monitoring and decision making.
5. Marion County will provide tuition assistance through a reimbursement process to 100% of teachers who
are seeking additional certifications in the high need fields of science, mathematics, special education and
foreign language as identified by the NCLB Legislation.
Mode
Date
Topic
Audience
(Coaching, Learning Community, or Trainer Led)
August 2008
Teacher's Academy (over 100
All professional
breakout sessions offered over 5
employees
days)
Trainer Led
Fall 2008
Acuity
Classroom teachers
Trainer Led
August 2008 /
April 2009
K - 4 RtI (minimum 12 contact
hours)
K - 4 teachers and
administrators
Trainer Led / Learning Community
Summer 2008
Curriculum Mapper update
Teacher leaders
Learning Community
CSP/21st CENTURY SKILLS Marion County Schools will focus on ensuring that adding rigor and 21st century learning tools and skills are included in all
instruction
Core Plan Title II RLIS Technology
Marion County Schools will continue to implement a program to increase the number of students enrolled
in College Board audited AP courses and score a 3 or higher on the College Board AP exam
Marion County Schools will ensure that all students are taught at the same high level with the use of
curriculum mapping by the classroom teacher and monitoring from the school administrative level on a
monthly basis (TITLE II)
Marion County Schools will provide a rising 9th grade Algebra Readiness Academy and rising 5th grade
reading/language arts transition academy for students in need of extended year support (RLIS and TITLE
II)
Marion County Schools will require all seniors to take senior level math courses if they do not meet college
readiness as measured by COMPASS exam or WESTEST2
Marion County Schools will continue to implement the Passport Program which ensures and emphasizes
the completion of a project and experential based learning activity that culminates as a combined graduation
requirement (implement the grade 11 research paper in 2008-2009 and plan for project/presentation work
in 2009-2010)
Marion County Schools will escalate the use of technology as a learning tool beyond the computer lab and
into the classroom setting (including but not limited to an online Newspaper-in-Education program,
focusing on understanding learners content and contextual issues, making instructional decisions involving
technology, and focusing on the most effective educational experiences for improving student achievement)
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Core Plan Goal 6: Marion County will provide applicable technological training, resources and assistance for
students, teachers, and administrators in order to increase student achievement and provide for 21st Century
Skills and Tools.
Marion County Schools will establish a county-wide stable technology environment by providing up-to-date equipment, networks, and infrastructure to
provide for technology integration to support improved student achievement, enhanced learning, and improved communication with home and community
as measured by the percentage of Windows XP operating systems and certified networks.
Measure Digital Divide survey:
Our goal is to have 100% Windows XP and above by 2010.
Year
Actual
2004
2005
44.9%
2006
60.7%
2007
78.9%
2008
2009
2010
Target - 100%
Mode
Date
Topic
Audience
(Coaching, Learning Community, or Trainer Led)
2008-2009
Technology
Integration Modules
Dean of Students
Learning Community / Trainer Led
2008-2009
Administrative Modules
County
Administrators
Trainer Led / Learning Community
2008-2009
techSteps
K-8 Administrators
and Teachers
Trainer Led
2008-2009
Technology Tools
As teacher/school
requested
Various per session
Summer 2008
Teacher Academy (over 100
County Instructional
sessions offered, many of which
Trainer Led / Workshop Mode
Personnel
were technolgy related)
2008 - 2009
Requested County Technology
Coordinator Led Workshops /
Classroom Modeling
County Instructional
Trainer Led / Coaching
Personnel
TECH/01:
Provide 21st century hardware and a stable, state of the art 21st century infrastructure for the
effective use of technology.
Core Plan Technology
Marion County Schools will replace aging computer equipment on a proposed four to five year refresh cycle (teacher
notebook computers on a proposed 3-year refresh cycle)
Marion County will replace oldest elementary, middle and high school computer workstations with Windows XP or
newer machines
Principals will use the Palm Centro with eWalk software for collecting classroom walk-through data; other
administratiave software will also be utilized for teacher observations and evaluations as well as maintaining portable
student demographic data
TECH/02:
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TECH/02:
Focus on 21st century technology tools and resources that improve achievement of all
students, with a special emphasis on high need and low SES students.
Core Plan Technology
Marion County elementary teachers will use curriculum software that is aligned with the 21st Century CSOs
Marion County teachers will use Writing Roadmap 2.0 for practice to prepare students for the online WV writing
assessment
Marion County secondary teachers will use SAS-in-Schools modules that are aligned to the WV CSOs
Marion County schools increase early intervention and student reading levels through the continued implementation
of Fast ForWord
Marion County schools will implement techSteps K-8:
Administative awareness was presented at the opening administrative conference in August
Teacher training sessions were held during the Teacher Academy, August 2008
Students in grades 2 - 8 received their own flash drive in September 2008 for storing techSteps projects
Software installation at individual schools was completed August 2008
Administrative Leadership Module #1 included additional information on techSteps
Administrators K-8 attended the WVDE administrative session in Morgantown in September 2008
Teacher professional development as provided by IBM/WVDE is being held across 8 days in early December
2008; all K-8 core teachers will attend
One of our county Technology Integration Coordinators is assigned to assist schools with the implementation
of techSteps
TECH/03:
Ensure that the use of telecommunications and internal connections in the schools will
enhance learning.
Core Plan Technology
Marion County will utilize state technology funds (Tools-for-Schools, TI and Legislative Local Share) to provide
students and teachers with Internet accessible computers.
Marion County will provide voice, long distance and data lines for internet access.
Marion County will provide cellular/paging service for administrators and bus drivers.
Marion County will provide and maintain data lines, internal connections and Internet access for all sites
Marion County will utilize high speed data lines for increased Internet access
Marion County will request continued e-rate funding of T-1 or upgraded data lines including the MCACEC.
Marion County will contract Web Hosting services.
Marion County will provide voice and long distance telecommunications access to all schools.
Marion County Schools will use web hosting funds to provide community access to Board policies and agendas as
well as other Central Office functions.
Marion County teachers and students will use the Internet for research.
Marion County teachers, principals and counselors will use the Internet for access to the West Virginia Education
System (WVEIS) for student data.
Marion County will continue to purchase the necessary bandwidth to support the video conferencing labs.
Marion County will build condut as well as purchase one time construction costs to have FIBER installed to five
schools. The action will require several thousand feet of conduit both in and out of doors. This E-lan will enable 24
strand FIBER from WVNet through to each switch and beyond in schools that already have FIBER installed. This
action will improve internet access ten fold.
TECH/04:
Provide increased access for students and teachers to 21st century tools and resources.
Core Plan Technology
Tools-for-Schools (elementary/secondary) initiatives and local funds will be used to upgrade aging classroom
computers and/or school labs as well as add electronic white board technology
Marion County will provide each teacher with a notebook computer and associated professional development;
teacher notebook computers will be on a proposed three-year refresh cycle with collected computers used to
establish mobile labs in county schools
Marion County Schools, through the use of Tools for Schools, TI and legislative local share funds will provide each
instructional classroom with a data projector
TECH/05:
Utilize innovative strategies for providing rigorous and specialized courses that may not be
available without the use of 21 st century tools and resources.
Core Plan Technology
Marion County will provide students access to Virtual School and other distance learning opportunities as provided
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Marion County will provide students access to Virtual School and other distance learning opportunities as provided
by the WVDE
TECH/06:
Promote parental involvement and improved collaboration with community/home through the
use of 21st century tools and resources.
Core Plan Technology
Marion County Schools will implement GradeQuick and EdLine for on-line parental access of student work
School and county web pages will communicate with students, families and communities
Teachers, administrators and county will use e-mail for collaboration and communication
Marion County Schools will continue implementation of Project Gear-Up with FSU
Marion County Schools, via grant funding and in partnership with a variety of community agencies, will continue to
provide after school 21st Century Community Learning Centers
TECH/07.
Provide professional development for using the telecommunications network for training
teachers and administrators to improve the integration of 21 st century tools and resources.
Core Plan Title II RLIS Technology
Marion County will provide COMPASS training for new elementary and middle school teachers and administrators
Marion County Schools will employ two Technology Integration Coordinators
Marion County will provide professional development support and access to curriculum software that is aligned to
WV 21st Century CSOs, DOK values, and curriculum maps for all schools (TITLE II)
Marion County Schools will continue to provide focused professional development and support implementing Edline
and Grade Quick
A summer technology academy will be provided for teacher professional development in using 21st century tools and
resources (TITLE II)
Marion County principals will annually receive appropriate training on TestMate Clarity and will use the generated
data in regular meetings with their core content area teachers
Marion County Dean of Students administrators will be provided Technology Integration Specialist equivalent training
through 14 locally held technology workshops conducted by a WVDE trained TIS
Marion County, both locally and through IBM/WVDE, will provide professional development to implement techSteps
K-8:
Building level administrator sessions were held in August 2008 (opening county Administrative Conference),
September 2008 (via IBM/WVDE session in Morgantown and county Leadership Module #1)
Teacher sessions were held at the county Teacher Academy in August 2008
K-8 core teacher professional development provided by the WVDE/IBM will be held across 8 days in early
December 2008
A county Technology Integration Coordinator is assigned to assist each school with additional PD as requested
TECH/08:
Maintain and repair all 21st century tools and internal connections.
Core Plan Technology
Marion County will provide middle and high schools with state contract high-end computer technician support through
Pomeroy Computer Resources and/or IBM
Marion County will employ two RESA VII / Marion County assigned computer technicians as well as RESA VII
technicians for specialized support as needed
Marion County will use vendor help desks for hardware/software warranty support
Marion County schools will use Symantic and Windows updates as well as DeepFreeze (as applicable) to ensure
reliability of the network
Marion County will install Computrace LoJack software on all employee laptop/notebook computers for the purpose
of tracking stolen equipment
TECH/09:
Provide services, in collaboration with WVDE adult literacy programs, to maximize the use of
technology.
Core Plan Technology
Marion County Schools will maintain community access to site-based computer instruction (e.g. TOC labs/adult
literacy provider collaboration)
Marion County Schools will provide adult learners with GED preparation course work, basic skills tutorials and
support services through the “Middle College Implementation Plan”
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Marion County Board of Education's ongoing goal is to provide the students, teachers, and administrators with
appropriate and up-to-date technological hardware, software and training needed to monitor and/or increase
student achievement as applicable.
The county and school technology plans provide a description of how the county and schools plan to allocate adequate resources to
provide students with equitable access to 21st century technology tools, including instructional offerings and appropriate curriculum,
assessment and technology integration resources aligned to both the content and rigor of state content standards as well as to learning
skills and technology tools. The plans include the various technologies that enable and enhance the attainment of 21st century skills
outcomes for all students. How we plan for technology in our county and schools is based upon the validation from research-based
evaluation findings from previous West Virginia-based evaluation projects.
In addition, through the technology planning process, the county and schools continue to study and include emerging technologies for
application in a twenty-first century learning environment. The purchase of technology through state contracts provides for uniformity
in technological hardware and software standards and procedures. State provided anti-virus protection software helps to ensure
network security and integrity. Expanded bandwidth, along with additional local, state and federal funding, provide increased ability for
the county to ensure that the capabilities and capacities of the technology infrastructure are adequate for acceptable performance of the
technology being implemented in the public schools. As an additional benefit, the county and schools enjoy the opportunity to purchase
from state contracts that allow us to be able to take advantage of appropriate bulk purchasing abilities and to purchase from
competitively bid contracts.
An added benefit for our county and school data collection and reporting to the Department of Education and to the federal government
is WVEIS, the state-provided comprehensive statewide uniform integrated education management and information system. Also
developed by WVEIS, the online county and school’s technology plan’s structure allows flexibility to adjust the plan based on
developing technology, federal and state requirements and changing local school and county needs. The online county and school
technology plans are developed in compliance with United States Department of Education regulations and Federal Communications
Commission requirements for federal E-rate discounts. The county and schools also continue to seek applicable federal government
funds, philanthropic funds, and other partnership funds (or any combination of these types of funds) to augment state appropriations and
encourage the pursuit of funding through grants, gifts and donations.
Some technology initiatives in schools and counties may not be adequately addressed in the goals/objective/strategy section of the
technology planning section. The county and school narrative allow planning teams to structure a framework/narrative description to
describe how the county and schools will allocate adequate resources to provide students and teachers to twenty-first century technology
tools.
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Schools and counties should analyze digital divide survey reports as a needs assessment for technology planning.
Digital Divide
Summarize concerns from the analysis of the survey.
The number of computers without Windows XP remains a concern. Even though the State Department of
Education has made efforts to increase the speed and band-width, Marion County finds that one T-1 Frame
Relay cannot keep up with the implementation of video conferencing, daily web-based application software, and
other technology demands.
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County E-Rate Compliance Questions
Acceptable Use Policy
Look at the information included in this section. Revise if any of the information listed is incorrect or needs to be updated.
1. Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy?
Yes
No
2. If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision?
10/17/2001
(mm/dd/yyyy)
3. When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
4. Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
www.marionboe.com
Schools
Other
Buildings
Total
5. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings
in your county that have Dial Up modem connections to the Internet?
0
0
0
6. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings
in your county that have 56K frame relay connections to the Internet?
0
2
2
7. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings
in your county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet?
22
1
23
8. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings
in your county that have ATM T-1 Internet connections?
0
0
0
9. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings
in your county that have cable modem connections to the Internet?
0
2
2
10. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings
in your county that have DSL connections to the Internet?
0
0
0
11. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings
in your county that have 10 Mb connections to the Internet?
0
0
0
12. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings
in your county that have 45 Mb connections to the Internet?
0
0
0
13. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings
in your county that have 100 Mb connections to the Internet?
22
1
23
14. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings
in your county that have 1 Gb connections to the Internet?
0
0
0
15. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings
in your county that have more than 1 Gb connections to the Internet?
4
0
4
16. Please identify for E-Rate requirements any other configurations that may exist
for schools and other buildings connecting to the Internet?
(Please only answer this question if your school or other building
connections do not apply to any of the questions above.
This question allows for emerging technologies that may not be in place
when the survey was written.
Most counties should leave this question blank.)
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Technology Planning Budget
Funding Source
TFS - elementary
TFS-secondary
TI
Local share
EETT
County/school
Grants
Title I
SpEd
Other
Other
Other
TOTALS
Hardware
99142
134142
114979
54865
Software Infrastructure
13000
Maintenance
300000
50000
118000
146000
Prof. Development Supplies
22000
92000
250000
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds
2009
Annual
Cellular
65,171.24
Data Lines
145,760.00
Disc% Commit
73
73
County Match
47,575.01
17,596.23
106,404.80
39,355.20
Internal Conn Maint
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internal Connections
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,216.28
819.72
2,166.64
801.36
2103.86
778.14
44,066.25
16,298.47
0.00
0.00
49,306.39
18,236.61
24,179.53
8943.12
278,018.76
102,828.85
Internet Access
3,036.00
Long Distance
2,968.00
Paging
2,882.00
Voice
60,364.72
Voice/Long Distance
73
73
73
73
0.00
WAN
67,543.00
Web Hosting
33,122.65
E-rate Totals
380,847.61
73
73
73
TFS/Elementary E-rate Application 2009 State Totals - TFS/Elementary
0.00
0.00
0.00
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application
2009 State Totals - TFS/Secondary
0.00
0.00
0.00
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds
2008 Cellular
Annual
Disc% Commit
County Match
59,247.24
43,250.49
15,996.75
138,360.00
101,002.80
37,357.20
Internal Conn Maint
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internal Connections
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internet Access
2,760.00
2,014.80
745.20
Long Distance
1,968.00
1,436.64
531.36
Paging
2,382.00
1,738.86
643.14
Voice
60,364.72
44,066.25
16,298.47
Voice/Long Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
WAN
0.00
0.00
0.00
29,517.92
21,548.08
7,969.84
Data Lines
Web Hosting
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TOTALS
134142
134142
114979
54865
0
564000
142000
0
250000
0
0
0
1394128
E-rate Totals
294,599.88
215,057.92
79,541.96
TFS/Elementary E-rate Application 2008 State Totals - TFS/Elementary
0.00
0.00
0.00
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application
2008 State Totals - TFS/Secondary
0.00
0.00
0.00
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds
2007 Bundled Voice/Long Distance
Annual
Disc% Commit
County Match
0.00
0.00
0.00
89,078.00
65,918.02
23,160.38
138,960.00
102,830.40
36,129.60
Internal Conn Maint
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internal Connections
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internet Access
1,919.00
1,420.09
498.95
Long Distance
3,540.00
2,620.31
920.65
Paging
2,244.00
1,660.56
583.44
Voice
113,732.00
84,161.73
29,570.35
WAN
0.00
0.00
0.00
Web Hosting
27,392.00
20,270.20
7,121.96
E-rate Totals
376,866.00
278,881.31
97,985.33
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Cellular
Data Lines
TFS/Elementary E-rate Application 2007 State Totals - Elemenary TFS
State Totals - TFS/Elementary
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application
2007 State Totals - TFS/Secondary
Funding Source
Year
Annual
E-rate funds
2006 Cellular
108,963.60
79,543.43
29,420.17
133,680.00
97,586.40
36,093.60
Internal Conn Maint
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internal Connections
33,797.40
22,644.26
11,153.14
Internet Access
1,919.04
1,400.90
518.14
Long Distance
11,910.96
8,695.00
3,215.96
Paging
2,883.60
2,105.03
778.57
Voice
95,243.36
69,527.65
25,715.71
WAN
0.00
0.00
0.00
Web Hosting
25,324.68
18,487.02
6,837.66
E-rate Totals
413,722.64
299,989.69
113,732.95
Data Lines
Disc% Commit
County Match
State Basic Skills E-rate
Application
2006 State Totals - BS/CE
0.00
0.00
0.00
State SUCCESS E-rate Application
2006 State Totals - SUCCESS
0.00
0.00
0.00
Funding Source
Year
Annual
Disc% Commit
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County Match
E-rate funds
2005 Cellular
65,100.00
48,174.00
16,926.00
Data Lines
149,220.00
110,422.80
38,797.20
Internal Conn Maint
120,000.00
91,200.00
28,800.00
Internal Connections
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internet Access
6,000.00
4,440.00
1,560.00
Long Distance
7,200.00
5,328.00
1,872.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Voice
53,800.00
39,812.00
13,988.00
Web Hosting
18,000.00
13,320.00
4,680.00
E-rate Totals
419,320.00
312,696.80
106,623.20
Paging
State Basic Skills E-rate
Application
2005 State Totals - BS/CE
0.00
0.00
0.00
State SUCCESS E-rate Application
2005 State Totals - SUCCESS
0.00
0.00
0.00
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