JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
P.O. BOX 770
RIPLEY WV 25271
Technology Plan 2008-2010
E-rate funding years 2008-2010
Technology Plan
Technology Plan submitted: October 20, 2008
Jackson County is situated in rural west central West Virginia with the Ohio River forming its western
boundary. Most recently reported population statistics number its citizens at 28,403 with 26% being urban
dwellers and 74% rural. 98.6% of the population is white in ethnicity. The average annual income as report in
2005 is $36,536 somewhat above the $33,452 state average. There have been no significant changes in the socio
economic demographics of Jackson County in recent years. Changes in the economic stability and trends are
anticipated due to the establishment of several new businesses. These additional employment sites are expected
to add several hundred new jobs to the county economy.
Local crime statistics are comfortably low as reported in 2005. No murders, rapes or robberies occurred. Local statistics do include twenty-one burglaries, twenty incidents of theft and twenty auto thefts. The local school system is comprised of twelve school sites, eight elementary schools; seven of these are
Title I Schoolwide Programs; two middle schools; and two high schools. Many of the elementary schools also
house both universal and preschool handicapped programs. Each school has an active parent support
organization. Parent Teacher Organizations are prevalent in the elementary schools and Parent Advisory
Councils are the usual secondary organizations.
Jackson County Schools employs some 660 individuals to make up the school system's workforce. Of
those 660 employees, approximately 420 are professional educators while the remaining 240 work in service
personnel positions. According to WVDE data for the 07 school term, Jackson County Schools had 94% of
classes taught by highly qualified teachers while the state average was 90.9%. 60.5% of Jackson County's
teachers hold a Master's Degree plus additional hours compared to the state average of 56%. Pupil/Administrator
ratio for Jackson County is 164.3, slightly above the state ratio of 155.7. The county pupil/teacher ratio matches
the state's at 14.1. The average years of experience for professional personnel is 17.1, just below the state average
of 17.6.
Jackson County Schools have maintained a consistent enrollment between FY 02 and FY 08. FY 02
statistics show a total of 5,060 students enrolled as compared to a final enrollment of 4,993 for FY 08. The
sixty-seven student difference is not significant as it represents the normal fluctuation of students during recent
school years. FY 07 final numbers reflected a total net enrollment of 4,946, and as compared to FY 08 show an
increase of forty-seven students over a one-year span. Enrollment across ethnic groups increased slightly when
comparing FY 02's 65 students to FY 07's 67 students. According to the 2000 Census, 98.7% of Jackson County's population is classified as belonging to the
white race. Some ESL students have enrolled recently due mainly to foreign investments in local factories. This
has not had a significant change impact on the county's ethnic profile. Jackson County Schools has responded to
the ESL students by providing tutors and service to assist in school success for those not already fluent in
English. Parents in homes where English is a second language are provided information in the language spoken
in the home.
Page 1 of 23 PRIDE Survey statistics as self-reported by students show a slight decrease in annual use of illicit drugs
among 11th graders from 36.4 % in FY 02 reporting at least annual usage to FY 04 report of 30.1% reporting
some drug use. FY 07 statistics show 41.4% of the 9% participating reporting drug use. Students report a
decrease in the availability of illicit drugs. Comparison of the statistics of cigarette use showed a 4% increase. An
annual usage of beer of 47.1% in FY 02 decreased to 43.4% in FY 04, and again to 25.3% of students surveyed in
FY 07, though the students surveyed that the availability of alcohol has increased over the same period. The 1999
West Virginia Youth Risk Behavior Survey reflects similar findings and is also a self-reported survey. Nearly
50% of the students surveyed reported drinking alcohol within the last thirty days. 29.3% reported recent
marijuana use. 54.8% reported being sexually active. 42.7% reported sexual activity without use of a condom.
Additional areas of concern exist regarding student obesity, diet and exercise. The two instruments support the
positive effects of prevention programs, state and local policies and the Student Code of Conduct.
Jackson County Schools continues to receive significant approval and support from county citizens as
evidenced by the renewal of an excess levy in place since 1968. These levy funds provide instructional supplies,
materials and equipment for all classrooms, textbooks for all students, on-going maintenance and replacement of
school buses, necessary building repairs and renovations, and salary and benefits supplements for all employees. In return for this on-going support, Jackson County Schools provides to its citizens a high quality
educational system devoted to keeping children first and preparing them for life long learning. Page 2 of 23 Planning Committee
Name
Title
Representation
A. Paulette Anderson
Arlen Canady
Beverly Smith
Blaine C. Hess
C. Sue McLane
Carol Hyre
Carolyn Rader
David Daniel
Donna Leaptrot
E. Bryan Thompson
Gail Varney
Gary Higginbotham
Gary M. Samples
Irene C. Murphy
J.T. Hatcher
Jackie Durst
James W. Mahan
Janet L. Murray
Jay Carnell
Jessie Thompson
Jill Youell
Jo Hendricks
Joe W. Casto
John Gorrell
Kent Kennedy
Kim Sheets
Larry Koenig
Laura Matheny
Linda Casto
Lisa Martin
Lucy Harbert
Mark Whitley
Melissa Campbell
Melissa Layhew
Mendy Ball
Nancy E. Whitman
Ollie Westfall
Oscar Harris
Pat A. Miller
Phyllis Lyons
Robert L. Ely, III
Ruth Ann Hutchison
Sharon Gump
Stacy Donohew
Stacy Parsons
Taran Parsons
Thelma Lang
Vickie Nichols
Will Hosaflook
Principal
Teacher
Teacher
Superintendent
Teacher
Teacher
Community Representative
Technology Coach
Parent
Attendance Director
Principal
Principal
Assistant Superintendent
Director of Elementary and Middle Schools
Teacher
Teacher
Director of High Schools and Career Technical Education
Director of Federal Programs
Assistant Superintendent
Teacher
Parent
Assistant Principal
Parent
Director of WVU at Ripley
Principal
Teacher
Director of Technology
Business Manager
Reading Coordinator
Special Education and Health Services Director
Community Representative
Community Representative
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Executive Secretary
Teacher
Community Representative
Teacher
Teacher
Student
Retired Teacher
Business Representative
Parent
Teacher
Recent Graduate
Teacher
Community Representative
Teacher
*Title I *Administration
*Teacher
*Teacher
*Administration
*Teacher
*Teacher
*Business Community
*Title II *Technology *Teacher
*Parent
*Administration
*Administration
*Administration
*Administration
*Title III *Administration
*Technology *Teacher
*Teacher
*Technology *Administration
*Title I *Title II *Title IV *Title V *Administration
*Administration
*Teacher
*Parent
*Administration
*Business Community
*Business Community
*Administration
*Teacher
*Technology
*Administration
*Teacher
*Special Education *Administration
*Business Community
*Business Community
*Teacher
*Teacher
*Teacher
*Service Personnel
*Teacher
*Business Community
*Teacher
*Teacher
*Student
*Business Community
*Business Community
*Parent
*Teacher
*Teacher
*Parent
*Teacher
Describe how parents, community and other appropriate stakeholder members are involved in the development and/or
revision of the plan.
Jackson County Schools Five Year Strategic Plan was premiered in fall of 2005. Members of the already
established Strategic Plan Steering Committee were mobilized in February 2005 and during the intervening
months between that and the fall 2006 due date these members and other interested community stakeholders
developed the initial plan submitted for the 2005-2006 academic year. These members included, parents,
students, administrators, teachers, retired employees, and business and community representatives This
committee identified Core Values for Jackson County Schools and from these developed a concise mission and
specific goals. These included objectives and action steps for goal attainment.
Page 3 of 23 specific goals. These included objectives and action steps for goal attainment.
Stakeholders were again invited to serve as Jackson County Schools Five Year Strategic Planning Committee
members in Spring of 2006. Meetings were conducted to share West Virginia Department of Education rubric
assessments of the FY 06 plan for the purpose of FY 07 plan development. Additional members were added
based upon rubric recommendations. These members,and the original members attended subsequent meetings for
the purpose of refining goals and objectives from 2006 and to add action steps and activities to finalize the FY
2007 Strategic Plan. FY 2008 Five Year Strategic Plan membership activities included meetings in March, May
and June for the purpose of data review, plan revision and approval. The FY 08 plan was approved by the
Jackson County Board of Education July of 2008.
Members of the Strategic Planning Commitee met again in the Summer of 2008 to review components of the
Five Year plan and make recommendations for revisions to the FY 09 Plan. The plan was presented to the
Jackson County Board of Education for approval on September 18, 2008.
Page 4 of 23 Core Beliefs 1. learning is a lifelong process.
2. our school should be a safe and welcoming enviroment for each member of the school community.
3. character education is an integral part of each student becoming successful.
4. children come first.
5. the classroom is the most important place in our school.
6. learning is enhanced when teachers, families, and communities work together.
Mission Statement Jackson County Schools will provide excellent educational opportunities for ALL students in
a safe and orderly environment that fosters respect, trust, honesty and responsibility. Page 5 of 23 Data Analysis STUDENT OUTCOME INDICATORS:
Data from a variety of key student outcome indicators have been reviewed in relation to identifying and
defining priorities for the 2008-2009 Jackson County Schools Strategic Plan. Among the indicators reviewed
were WESTEST Data, Writing Assessment information, county graduation and drop out rates, percentage of
students taking ACT and the performance of those students compared to state data, along with data gathered on
students taking AP classes. It is important to note that while Jackson County students continue to perform well
on statewide measures of academic performance, there remains some inequity between achievement among
various subgroups. Jackson County had a higher percentage of students attaining mastery or above at all levels
tested and for each area tested than the state average. Jackson County had a higher percentage of students taking
the ACT than the state average and scored above the state average. As mentioned previously, testing data
confims that continued attention must be given to students in the low SES subgroup and students with disabilities.
EXTERNAL TRENDS:
Jackson County Schools have maintained a relatively stable and consistent student enrollment over the last
several years. Enrollment data from the 2002 school term reflect a student enrollment of 5060 students. Tenth
month enrollment for the 2007-08 school term show a final enrollment of 4993. However, at the second month of
the 2007-2008 school year, enrollment stood at 5066. The difference is not significant in that it demonstrates a
normal fluctuation over recent school years. Enrollment across ethnic groups also remains somewhat steady over
the last few years ranging from a high of 74 to a low of 65. Additionally, there have been no significant changes
in the socio-economic demographics for Jackson County over recent years. A significant social issue for the
county has been the perception of increased drug use among young adults as evidenced by a number of untimely
drug related deaths of recent graduates. A student drug testing policy has been adopted by the Jackson County
Board of Education for high school students participating in school-sponsored interscholastic extra-curricular
activities and those who elect to drive a privately owned vehicle to and from school and park on school property.
Additional information on the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco gleaned from PRIDE Survey statistics for
school year 07 show an 11% increase in reported drug use by 11th grade students (30.1% in FY 04 to 41.4% in
FY 07), a decrease in the use of beer from 43.4% in 2004 to 25.3% in 2007 though students indicated an increase
in the availabiltiy of alcohol over the same period. Statistics of cigarette usage showed a 4% increase. Additional
areas of concern exist regarding student obesity, diet and exercise. County and school policies and prevention
programs to ensure student safety will continue to be monitored and addressed.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Careful study of student achievement trends is essential in establishing strategic goals which by Policy, must
focus on improved student achievement. A thorough review and presentation of student achievement as
measured by WESTEST is provided annually to county office administrators, principals and assistant principals,
and the members of the Jackson County Board of Education by the county testing coordinator. As evidenced by
the data, Jackson County students perform well on WESTEST. Results from the Spring 2008 administration show
the percentage of Jackson County students scoring at or above mastery in Reading/Language Arts ranging from a
high of 87% in grade 7 to a low of 76% in grade 10 compared to a high of 82% and a low of 74% for the state
average at the same grade levels. A similar comparison is drawn in the area of Mathematics where 88% of 6th
graders in Jackson County scored at or above mastery compared to a high of 82% for the state while 70% of 10th
graders scored in that range compared to 68% statewide. Although gains in student achievement have been
evident on WESTEST throughout the years, continued focus on achievement for students in special education and
low socio-economic subgroups must continue to receive priority status. A review of Writing Assessment data
reflects the need to increase the number and percentage of students scoring at or above mastery with
concentration on the number scoring in the "Distinguished" level. ACT was administered to 238 students during
the 2007-08 school year, up from 211 the year prior. 71.6% of the 322 seniors took the ACT, an increase of 8.7%
from the previous senior class. While participation has increased, there remains a need to increase the number
and precentage of students that score a composite of 21 and a minimum of 20 in all subtests. The average
composite score for Jackson County students was 20.9, compared to 20.7 for WV and 21.1 nationally. Jackson
Page 6 of 23 composite score for Jackson County students was 20.9, compared to 20.7 for WV and 21.1 nationally. Jackson
County scores exceeded the state average in English, Math, and Reading and was equal to the state in the area of
Science. OTHER STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Jackson County has consistently met state standards for average daily attendance. Monthly attendance data is
provided to each school site in order to stay current with the school's average compared to other schools in the
district and the state requirement. Comparison of actual attendance data shows attendance regularly at or above
the state attendance standard. Student suspension data is maintained and reviewed in a site specific comparison.
A downward trend continues as the number of suspensions and the total number of days suspended lessens.
Alternatives to suspension should be explored for secondary school students. Jackson County Schools continues
to exceed the required graduation rate of 80%. The most recent graduation rate data reflects a district graduation
rate of 87.4%. The drop out rate listed on the most recent NCLB report card was 2.30%. The college
enrollment rate for Jackson County students attending a WV Public College is approximately 67%. LEP
students are identified upon enrollment by the parent noting on the enrollment form that English is not the
primary language spoken in the home. Parents are asked to complete a Home Language Survey. Each student is
administered a formal language assessment and based upon the results appropriate services are provided. Last
year Jackson County Schools had 18 LEP students attending 7 of our 12 schools.
CULTURE, CONDITIONS, AND PRACTICES:
Jackson County Schools has a strong committment to ensuring that highly qualified teachers are delivering
instruction to our students. Professional vacancies are posted with a statement noting candidates meeting HQT
requirements are preferred. Certification data is reviewed regularly to identify any concerns, specifically for
teachers in core area subjects. In that regard, efforts have been taken to increase the number of highly qualified
teachers delivering core instruction by reviewing options in the recruitment, retention, and retraining of
professional personnel. Tuition reimbursement opportunities are provided to assist core subject teachers in
becoming highly qualified, as well as those teachers in shortage or critical need areas. Digital Divide Survey
information gathered for the current school term indicates a pupil to computer ratio of one computer for every 2
and one-half students. Of the 2100+ computers currently in use in Jackson County Schools, less than 10% are not
XP or newer. More than 2000 internet drops are in place in schools across the county with wireless access
available in both high schools, both middle schools and the central office. In the area of classroom walk
throughs, Jackson County administrators are expected to be in classrooms daily observing instruction, noting use
of effective instructional strategies and the ongoing implementation of the newly revised WV Content Standards
and Objectives. Additionally, the use of benchmark assessments, progress monitoring data, and recently updated
prioritized curriculum maps based on the new CSO's are monitored regularly through walk throughs.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
A. Achievement Performance of Students with Exceptionalities
NCLB Data For School Year 2006-07
ASSESSMENT PARTICIPATION AND PERFORMANCE
2006-07 Data
Spring 2007 Testing - Students with Disabilities
District
Tested
Enrolled
Page 7 of 23 State
Percent
Tested
Enrolled
Percent
Participation Rates
WESTEST - reading
351
382
91.88%
20,875
23,184
90.04%
WESTEST - math
351
382
91.88%
20,863
23,184
89.99%
Alternate Assessment - reading
29
382
7.59%
1,713
23,184
7.39%
Alternate Assessment - math
29
382
7.59%
1,718
23,184
7.41%
Percent Mastery and Above
Proficient
Tested
Percent
Proficient
Tested
Percent
WESTEST - reading
151
351
43.02%
8,064
20,875
38.63%
WESTEST - math
156
351
44.44%
8,226
20,863
39.43%
Alternate Assessment - reading
23
29
79.31%
1,253
1,713
73.15%
Alternate Assessment - math
21
29
72.41%
1,280
1,718
74.51%
WESTEST Percent Mastery and Above - Reading
Proficient
Tested
Percent
Proficient
Tested
Percent
Grade 03
24
48
50.00%
1,690
3,441
49.11%
Grade 04
23
47
48.94%
1,487
3,086
48.19%
Grade 05
18
39
46.15%
1,100
2,921
37.66%
Grade 06
20
45
44.44%
1,067
2,861
37.29%
Grade 07
41
73
56.16%
1,136
2,947
38.55%
Grade 08
14
47
29.79%
956
2,964
32.25%
Grade 10
11
52
21.15%
628
2,644
23.75%
Alternate Assessment Percent Mastery and Above - Reading
Proficient
Tested
Percent
Proficient
Tested
Percent
Grade 03
2
3
66.67%
172
240
71.67%
Grade 04
4
5
80.00%
165
255
64.71%
Grade 05
2
3
66.67%
197
266
74.06%
Grade 06
1
2
50.00%
157
234
67.09%
Grade 07
8
8
100.00%
206
251
82.07%
Grade 08
4
4
100.00%
196
257
76.26%
Grade 10
2
4
50.00%
160
210
76.19%
WESTEST Percent Mastery and Above - Mathematics
Proficient
Tested
Percent
Proficient
Tested
Percent
Grade 03
27
48
56.25%
1,941
3,444
56.36%
Grade 04
25
47
53.19%
1,611
3,093
52.09%
Grade 05
23
39
58.97%
1,392
2,923
47.62%
Grade 06
19
45
42.22%
1,065
2,871
37.10%
Page 8 of 23 Grade 07
33
73
45.21%
982
2,933
33.48%
Grade 08
18
47
38.30%
735
2,951
24.91%
Grade 10
11
52
21.15%
503
2,644
19.02%
Alternate Assessment Percent Mastery and Above - Mathematics
Proficient
Tested
Percent
Proficient
Tested
Percent
Grade 03
2
3
66.67%
178
239
74.48%
Grade 04
5
5
100.00%
194
255
76.08%
Grade 05
2
3
66.67%
214
266
80.45%
Grade 06
1
2
50.00%
161
234
68.80%
Grade 07
5
8
62.50%
184
251
73.31%
Grade 08
4
4
100.00%
190
256
74.22%
Grade 10
2
4
50.00%
156
210
74.29%
B. CIMP Self-Assessment Areas of Needed Improvement
The Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process (CIMP) Self-Assessment submitted April 30, 2008 identified
the following areas of needed improvement:
1.7 Graduation Rate of Students with Disabilities
The graduation rate for students with disabilities for FY07 was 72% as compared to the graduation rate of 87.5%
for all students. The graduation rate for SWD in Jackson County fell short of the SPP state target of 76.5%. An
improvement plan has been developed to increase the graduation rate to meet the state target of 77.8% for FY08
and 78.9% for FY09.
1.8 Dropout Rate of Students with Disabilities
The dropout rate for students with disabilities for FY07 was 4.5% (0.5% above the SPP target of 4.0%). An
improvement plan was developed to decrease the dropout rate of SWD to 3.65% for FY08 and 3.35% for FY09.
1.11 Discipline of Students with Disabilities
Two students with disabilities were found to have been suspended for more than 10 cumulative days in the school
year. In the case of one student, OSS occurred prior to the student being determined eligible for special
education. Although both cases of suspension for which procedural compliance was unable to be verified
occurred at one school, the improvement plan for this indicator will provide additional training for all
administrators relevant to the discipline procedures for students with disabilities.
1.12 AYP for Students with Disabilities
See data listed in A. Achievement Performance of Students with Exceptionalities.
3.4 Required Components of IEPs
Two areas of concern relevant to IEP development were noted as a result of file reveiws. Additional staff
development will be conducted for teachers using Form B of the goals/objectives to ensure that IEPs developed
for students instructed with teh alternate academic achievement standards and who are assessed with APTA
contain measureable annual goals and short-term objectives. Additionally, staff development training is needed to
ensure that requirements for In-Lieu-Of Reports are met by required members of IEP teams who have been
excused from meetings.
Page 9 of 23 3.7 Transition Services
Transition IEPs that were reviewed were found to be lacking in completion/consideration of appropriate transition
assessments and/or goals/services/linkages. Additional staff development for secondary special educators will be
provided to improve transition assessment and planning.
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 OEPA analysis has been completed at each individual school site and addressed in the individual school plans.
The county OEPA checklist identifies Standard 5.1.1 as the only standard not being met due to the AYP status of
two of our twelve schools.
The county plan identifies the need to support and enhance instructional strategies to improve student
performance which will allow all schools to meet AYP in all subgroups.
Schools will use WESTEST data to monitor progress of students toward mastery and above.
Special education teachers are monitoring student performance and providing additional resources and
instructional activities in reading and/or math for students that did not meet mastery.
Countywide attention will be given to monitoring the implementation of Response to Intervention at all schools.
Students in the SES subgroup who did not meet mastery will receive targeted instruction to address areas of
deficiency as identified by WESTEST.
Prioritized Strategic Issues Priority Strategic Issues based on the most current WESTEST data (2007-2008) are:
*Improve the academic achievement of special education and low SES students in the areas of Reading Language
Arts and Mathematics in all schools with particular emphasis and attention given to those schools not making
AYP. *Improve academic achievement in the area of mathematics for all students with special attention given to
students in grades 9-12.
*Improve academic achievement for all students in grades 9-12.
Page 10 of 23 Goal 10: Integrate twenty-first century skills and technology tools into the general curriculum for the purpose of
improving student achievement.
To provide and assist all students with technology resources necessary to support a high quality instructional program through the use of the most updated computers available
with the necessary funding by eliminating the targeted number of computers using 95 and 98 operating systems. Measure Annual Digital Divide surveys will document reductions
in Windows 95 and Windows 98 OS in various classrooms.
http://wvde.state.wv.us/data/digitaldivide/2007.html
Percentage of XP and above
computers
Actual
2005-2006
56.5%
2006-2007
74.7%
2007-2008
79.8%
2008-2009
Mode
Date
Topic
Audience
(Coaching, Learning
Community, or Trainer Led)
Fall 2008
TechSteps
K-8 Teachers
Trainer led
Summer
2009
Mini-Tech Academy
Classroom
teachers
Trainer led by Technology Coach
Fall 2008
Technology Academy
20 selected
teachers
Technology Coordinator
School Term
2008-2009
Writing Roadmap and Acuity
training during ED days (5
times during the year)
All grade level core
teachers
State certified trainers and
Technology Coordinator/Coach
October 6,
2008
Principal TechStep training
Building
Administrators
State certified trainers and
Technology Coordinator/Coach
December 2,
2008
TechSteps professional
development
School Tech
representatives
State certified trainers and
Technology Coordinator/Coach
School Term
2008-2009
Teacher Professional
Development (8 days)
Classroom teachers
State Department of Education
School Term
2008-2009
TripDirect Software Training
All teachers
Faculty meetings/ISE days
Employ Technology Coach to support implementation at twelve Jackson County school sites.(Title II)
Title II Technology
TECH/1: Provide 21st century hardware and stable, state of the art 21st century infrastructure for the
effective use of technology
Technology
Replacement of computer workstations at Kenna Elementary school (30 stations) and
Page 11 of 23 Replacement of computer workstations at Kenna Elementary school (30 stations) and
Ravenswood Grade School (30 stations) and fifteen (15) computers for a lab at Cottageville
Elementary.
.Purchase seventeen (17) data projectors and twenty (20) flat panel monitors for use in the
elementary schools The place high priority on the elimination of all CRT monitors in the county.
To provide additional internet drop lines in various classrooms for increased student computer
use.
To purchase upgraded switches for various schools.
Install 20 mg line for faster access to Internet.
Integrate two (2) mobile wireless labs with thirty (30) stations per lab for Ravenswood High and
Ripley High for teacher use.
Purchase 80 gb IPods for each school.
Eliminate all Windows 98 machines from all classrooms.
Implement TripDirect software for an online transportation system for all schools.
Implement Maintenance Direct for an online work order system throughout the county.
TECH/2: Focus on 21st century technology tools and resources that improve achievement of all
students with special emphasis on high need and poverty students.
Technology
Implement the DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) in K-2 classrooms
throughout the county
Utilize Odyssey software for student use in all elementary schools.
Utilize ACT Online software on the server at Ripley High and Ravenswood High for student use
to assist those students taking the ACT test
Utilize SkillsTutor to assist low achieving students with remedial software to assist in improving
student achievement.
Review data from assessments such as DIBELS, ACT, PLAN and EXPLORE, and the West
Virginia Writing Assessment for identifying areas of concern.
Utilize Electronic Libary to enhance the use of the library at the middle school and high schools
for maximum utilization.
Utilize Microsoft Office for all student computers purchased in the county.
Implement TechSteps for all K-8 schools using technology modules for all students.
TechSteps implementation with an expectation that each grade level will complete one (1)
module this year.
TECH/3: To ensure an up-to-date and rich internal communications network.
Technology
Provide the following services to all schools in the county: 1) data lines for Internet access 2) local and long distance telephone service 3) cellular phone service 4) the WVEIS (West Virginia Education Information System).
Provide funding to install, replace or repair network cabling as needed.
Provide each employ with access email accounts to enhance teacher communication
Page 12 of 23 Provide each employ with access email accounts to enhance teacher communication
Improve infrastrucure and hardware to establish a WAN for the entire county serviced through the
central office.
Provide e-mail links to district and school administration, and teaching staff on the Jackson
County Schools Webpage.
Utilization of Internet for school-based research projects at all schools.
TECH/4: Provide increased access for students and teachers to 21st century tools and resources.
Technology
Maintain at least least one (1) state of the art computer lab for each county school
Provide an instructional workstation in every classroom and administrative office.
Investigate funding sources for opportunities to establish emerging technologies.
Update hardware in the school labs throughout the county
Provide additional internet drop lines in teacher classrooms, labs, and libraries.
Purchase and promote the use of assistive technology devices for students.
TECH/5: Utilize innovative strategies for providing rigorous and specialized courses that may not be
available without the use of 21st century tools and resources.
Technology
To provide online distance courses which are not readily accessible in a regular school setting
(i.e. Virtual School courses)
Utilize interactive classroom at various schools in the county to provide/enhance instruction
through course offerings and/or virtual field trips.
TECH/6: Promote parental involvement and improved collaboration with community/home through the
use of 21st century tools and resources.
Technology
Maintain and expand the Jackson County website for a more user-friendly site and provide
functionality for parents and teachers
Notify by letter, newspaper, and electronic means all parents and students in Title I schools
identified for improvement of the option to transfer to another school not identified for
improvement.
Provide LEP parents with translated versions of school documents and electronic notices
whenever possible.
Provide Ravenswood High School with EdLine capabilities for parents to access and monitor their
child's progress.
Maintain EdLine for Ripley High school for parents to access and monitor their child's progress.
Maintain a website for each school in our county.
TECH/7: Provide professional development for using the telecommunications network for training
teachers and administrators to improve the integration of 21st century tools and resources
Technology
Fund 205 day professional employee to serve PK-12 as a Technology Coordinator/Coach for the
purpose of assisting teachers in using technology as an instructional tool.
Provide a mini-technology workshop in the classroom utilization of PDA's and data presenters for
enhanced classroom delivery.
Provide profesional development for teacher with the Odyssey software
Implement GradeQuick and Edline training for the staff at Ravenswood High School
Provide a Technology Academy for professional development which includes a state of the art
laptop computer, data projector, data presenter and a 2GB jumpdrive. Teachers may receive
Page 13 of 23 college credit for this class.
Provide techSteps professional development for teachers (total of 8 days) to be trained by the
WVDE
TECH/8: Maintain and repair all computer equipment and internal connections
Technology
All computers purchased through state funded initiatives or county funds will be covered with a
four (4) year on-site warranty.
Expand the use of the online technology work order system.
Provide repair and replacement services for technology equipment and hardware.
Provide training and professional development for technology support personnel.
Provide school-based technology specialists in all schools to offset minor technical issues.
Provide additional electronic technicians, contracted through RESA V, to address technology
maintenance, repair, and upgrade.
Purchase Computrace software for security to both wireless mobile labs for Ravenswood and
Ripley High Schools.
TECH/9: Offer technology classes to the adult community through the Adult Education Program.
Technology
Cooperate with adult literacy providers to share technology resources in support of adult learning.
Provide hardware and software support to the Adult Basic Education program
Secure grant monies for ESL/Civics Literacy class for migrant workers.
Page 14 of 23 Goal 5: To provide consistent, high-quality professional and service personnel staff development based
on county needs.
1.1 To provide three noninstructional days of staff development for professional staff within the school calendar.
1.2 To provide staff development for professional and service staff on ISE and/or ED days.
1.3 To provide a means of monitoring professional staff development hours acquired.
JACKSON COUNTY
PROFESSIONAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE 2008-2009
Wednesday, July 2 RtI (Response to Intervention) Overview Grades 4-12
Wednesday, July 9 Teaching Reading in the Content Area Grades 6-12
Monday, July 14 Co-Teaching to Improve Achievement Grades 4-12
Monday, July 28-30 Administrative Leadership Seminar- Building Leadership Skills, School Law, and
OEPA
Monday, August 4 Early Literacy Centers K-2
Tuesday, August 5 Student Led Conferences/Rubrics K-12
Thursday, Aug. 7 Literacy Centers Grades 3-6
Monday, August 11 Learning Focused Teaching Strategies PK-12
August 12-13 INTEL Training
Wed., August 13 Scott Foresman Reading K-3 Jennifer Susser Rip. El.
August 14 5 Yr Strategic Plan workshop
Fri., August 15 Using Formative Assessment to Direct Instruction Grades 4-12
Monday, August 18-22 Pre-K through 12 APL Teachers Academy
Monday, August 25 Esther Williams - Dealing with Students With Disabilities in the Regular Classroom. Fall Technology Academy (September through December) 25 teachers College credit available
September 10 Pre-school teachers prioritizing and creating pacing charts for Early Learning Standards.
September 10 Grades 4-12 Reading and English teachers utilizing aassessment data September 10 Grades 6-12 Physical Education teachers - Hunter's Safety Course Part I September 10 Grades 9-12 Edline
September 10 K-2 Odyssey (developing math benchmarks)
September 10 Grades 3-8 Techology (Thinkfinity, Intel, Acuity)
September 10 Special Education teachers APTA Training
November 24-25 RTI
December 23 Site based training at each school site
March 18 K-3 Math teachers - Utilizing the Assessment Data
April 10 Reading in the Content Area, DI
June 3 New textbook Orientation
JACKSON COUNTY
SERVICE PERSONNEL STAFF DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE 2008-2009
October 7 and October 21 School Law
October 7 My Three Words...Living a Positive Life
October 10 and 18 Technology
November 1 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
November 10, 24, and 25 The Last Lecture (Making Life Count)
January 21 Communications Skills
February 16 Healthy Lifestyles and Dealing with Stress
Page 15 of 23 OTE: www.elearn.wvu.edu offers online courses every six weeks…free or for college credit through
WVU or MU for approx. $125.00. There is also a communicable disease prevention course available.
To provide a method of keeping track of professional staff development.
Title II Technology
Page 16 of 23 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.
Page 17 of 23 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 Digital Divide Survey results show that Jackson County Schools has made strong progress in the use of technology in the
classroom. All classrooms are equipped with internet capable computer(s). There has been a conscience effort to eliminate all CRT
monitors in the county. The computer to student ratio has improved from 2.5:1 to 2.2:1. This is largely due to maintaining existing
computer labs throughout the county. Even though there exists Windows 95 and Windows 98 computers, these are not used by teachers
on a regular basis. Over 79% of all computers in the county are at least XP or above. We have installed over 2000 internet drops in the
schools in the county and continue to upgrade the infrastructure to meet the demands of the 21st century learner. We continue to make
available to our teachers a Technology Academy where the latest equipment is purchased for the teacher use. Jackson County has
established a Technology Coordinator/Coach and he facilitates technology into the curriculum for all schools.
Page 18 of 23 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?
10/25/2001
(mm/dd/yyyy)
3. When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
4. Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
http://boe.jack.k12.wv.us/voc_tech_HS.html
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
0
0
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?
12
2
14
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
0
0
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?
0
0
0
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?
0
0
0
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.)
Page 19 of 23 Technology Planning Budget
Funding Source
Hardware Software Infrastructure Maintenance
TFS - elementary
TFS-secondary
TI
Local share
EETT
48666
30000
20000
County/school
Grants
Title I
SpEd
Other
Other
Other
TOTALS
21040
Funding Source Year
43510
41580
34156
10000
10000
10000
E-rate funds 2010 planned
budget Cellular Data Lines 6,960.84
Internet Access Long Distance Paging Voice Voice/Long Distance E-rate Totals TOTALS
83510
83510
71580
34156
4,733.37
2,227.47
0.00 120000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26,100.00 87,960.00 0.00 304,860.84 43,411.20
20,428.80
0.00
0.00
96000.00
24000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
17,748.00
8,352.00
59,812.80
28,147.20
0.00
0.00
321,705.37
93,155.47
63,840.00
Internal Connections Web Hosting Stipends Other
Annual Disc% Commit County Match
Internal Conn Maint WAN Prof.
Development
3804
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds 2009 Cellular Data Lines Internal Conn Maint Internal Connections Internet Access Long Distance Paging Voice Voice/Long Distance WAN Web Hosting E-rate Totals Annual
6,960.84
Disc% Commit
63,840.00 0.00 120000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26,100.00 87,960.00 0.00 304,860.84 Page 20 of 23 County Match
4,733.37
2,227.47
43,411.20
20,428.80
0.00
0.00
96000.00
24000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
17,748.00
8,352.00
59,812.80
28,147.20
0.00
0.00
321,705.37
93,155.47
TFS/Elementary E-rate Application 2009 RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL 1,200.00
KENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL State Totals - TFS/Elementary 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 9,600.00 GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1,200.00
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application 2009 RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL RAVENSWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds 2008 Cellular RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KAISER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAIRPLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COTTAGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL State Totals - TFS/Secondary 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 9,941.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 9,941.00 22,282.00 960.00
240.00
840.00
360.00
840.00
360.00
840.00
360.00
6,960.00
2,640.00
960.00
240.00
840.00
360.00
720.00
480.00
960.00
240.00
5,964.60
3,976.40
840.00
360.00
840.00
360.00
5,964.60
3,976.40
13,609.20
8,672.80
Annual
Disc% Commit
6,960.84
63,840.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26,100.00 87,960.00 0.00 184,860.84 Data Lines Internal Conn Maint Internal Connections Internet Access Long Distance Paging Voice Voice/Long Distance WAN Web Hosting E-rate Totals TFS/Elementary E-rate Application 2008 RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL 1,200.00
KENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL State Totals - TFS/Elementary 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 9,600.00 GILMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1,200.00
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application 2008 RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KAISER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAIRPLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COTTAGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RAVENSWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL State Totals - TFS/Secondary 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 9,941.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 9,941.00 22,282.00 Page 21 of 23 County Match
4,733.37
2,227.47
43,411.20
20,428.80
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
17,748.00
8,352.00
59,812.80
28,147.20
0.00
0.00
125,705.37
59,155.47
960.00
240.00
840.00
360.00
840.00
360.00
840.00
360.00
6,960.00
2,640.00
960.00
240.00
840.00
360.00
720.00
480.00
960.00
240.00
5,964.60
3,976.40
840.00
360.00
840.00
360.00
5,964.60
3,976.40
13,609.20
8,672.80
Funding Source
Year
Annual
E-rate funds 2007 Bundled Voice/Long Distance Cellular Data Lines Internal Conn Maint Internal Connections Internet Access Long Distance Paging Voice WAN Web Hosting E-rate Totals 29,500.00
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application 2007 State Totals - TFS/Secondary 8,850.00
4,410.00
1,890.00
49,182.00
21,078.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
74,242.00
31,818.00
0.00 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
State Totals - TFS/Elementary County Match
20,650.00
6,300.00 70,260.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 106,060.00 TFS/Elementary E-rate Application 2007 State Totals - Elemenary TFS Disc% Commit
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds 2006 Cellular State Basic Skills E-rate
Application 2006 State Totals - BS/CE Data Lines Internal Conn Maint Internal Connections Internet Access Long Distance Paging Voice WAN Web Hosting E-rate Totals Annual
Disc% Commit
0.00
65,580.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 36,000.00 0.00 0.00 101,580.00 State SUCCESS E-rate Application 2006 State Totals - SUCCESS County Match
0.00
0.00
47,873.40
17,706.60
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
26,280.00
9,720.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
74,153.40
27,426.60
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds 2005 Cellular Data Lines Internal Conn Maint Internal Connections Internet Access Long Distance Annual
0.00
Disc% Commit
73,536.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Page 22 of 23 County Match
0.00
0.00
53,681.28
19,854.72
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Paging State Basic Skills E-rate
Application 2005 State Totals - BS/CE Voice Web Hosting E-rate Totals 0.00
23,232.00 0.00 96,768.00 State SUCCESS E-rate Application 2005 State Totals - SUCCESS Page 23 of 23 0.00
0.00
16,959.36
6,272.64
0.00
0.00
70,640.64
26,127.36
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00