Leominster
Public Schools
Instructional
Technology Plan
2009 – 2012
Living Document
Leominster Public Schools
Instructional Technology Plan
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... i
Chapter 1: Vision and Mission for Technology......................................................................3
District Profile .........................................................................................................3
Methodology ...........................................................................................................5
District Mission, Vision, and Goals ..........................................................................5
Technology Mission, Vision, and Goals ..................................................................6
Commitment to a Clear Vision and Mission Statement............................................7
Chapter 2: Technology Integration ..........................................................................................8
Staff Assessment ....................................................................................................8
Survey Design ........................................................................................................8
Enhancing Education Though Technology ..............................................................8
Goals for Technology Integration ............................................................................9
Chapter 3: Professional Development ...................................................................................12
District Assessment (2005 – 2006) .......................................................................12
Survey Design ......................................................................................................12
Staffing .................................................................................................................13
Goals for Professional Development .....................................................................13
Chapter 4 - Accessibility of Technology ...............................................................................18
Background and Current Status ............................................................................18
Goals for Accessibility of Technology....................................................................19
Current Status.......................................................................................................20
Current Status.......................................................................................................21
Current Status.......................................................................................................22
Chapter 5: Infrastructure for Connectivity ............................................................................24
History and Current Status....................................................................................24
Goals for Infrastructure for Connectivity ................................................................24
Chapter 6 - Community Outreach: Access to the Internet Outside the School Day...........28
History and Current Status....................................................................................28
Goals for Community Outreach.............................................................................28
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Chapter 7 - Budget ..................................................................................................................31
Appendix A: .............................................................................................................................33
Technology Committee ..........................................................................................................33
Appendix B: .............................................................................................................................35
Supporting Documents ..........................................................................................................35
Appendix C: .............................................................................................................................37
Software List ...........................................................................................................................37
Appendix D: .............................................................................................................................43
Technology Plan Updates 2001-2008.....................................................................................43
Appendix E: .............................................................................................................................52
CIPA Compliance ....................................................................................................................52
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Chapter 1: Vision and Mission for Technology
Leominster Public Schools has been in the process of developing a comprehensive education
technology plan to support the district’s mission, vision, and goals and guide the district’s
technology and implementation through 2012. This plan represents the districts best thinking
about the role of educational technology in transforming school improvement and meeting
Massachusetts State Frameworks and standards. The plan is a work-in-progress and is a
revision and expansion of the district’s earlier technology plans.
The Leominster Instructional Technology Plan 2009-2012 follows the Massachusetts guidelines
for technology planning, including the six defined benchmarks, and uses the Massachusetts
Star Chart to help to define the plan’s Mission, Vision, and Goals. However, the plan is also
driven by the district’s commitment to using modern technology more effectively and efficiently,
improving on its strong array of technology, technology support, and quality instruction.
For ease of reading, the plan is organized according to the six Benchmarks of the State
Educational Planning Guide:

Chapter 1 (Benchmark 1) Vision and Mission for Technology

Chapter 2 (Benchmark 2) Technology Integration

Chapter 3 (Benchmark 3) Technology Professional Development

Chapter 4 (Benchmark 4) Accessibility of Technology

Chapter 5 (Benchmark 5) Infrastructure for Connectivity

Chapter 6 (Benchmark 6) Access to the Internet Outside the School Day
In addition, the plan is aligned to the broad educational goals of the district as identified in its
School Improvement Plans. These goals are summarized later in this chapter.
District Profile
Leominster is a small city located in north-central Massachusetts. The city has a culturally
diverse population of approximately 42,000. Leominster has a history of a strong industrial
economy with recognized trends towards a shift from manufacturing to a more diverse job
market. The school community includes approximately 6,200 students in a tiered structure of
Kindergarten Centers, elementary, middle, and high school system. Leominster is one of the 15
comprehensive high schools in the state with an academic school and a Center for Technical
Education housed in one facility. The high school is presently organized into three small
schools with the Center for Technical Education as one school.
Each building has a school Council, which includes parents, community members, and staff.
The Center for Technical Education (CTE) has an active advisory council consisting of local
tradesmen, community members, parents, students, and business owners reflective of the
vocational options available at CTE.
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Leominster Public Schools is considered an “urban” district by the Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education and has a number of students in the English Language Learner, Free
and Reduced Lunch Program and Special Education sub groups.
Leominster Public Schools takes pride in providing students with a 21st Century education that
enriches their lives and prepares them for their future, whether it be a job, family, the military, a
technical college, community college, or university. Technology advances have required
Leominster Public Schools to constantly reassess the tools that students will need to compete in
a global economy and become effective citizens, workers, and leaders in the 21st century.
Leominster Public Schools is making the integration of 21st century skills in our classrooms a
top priority. and developing recommendations that build on our existing high standards through
the integration of 21st century skills and knowledge into our core educational program. The
continued dramatic changes in technology have created dramatic changes in the workplace.
While the number of jobs open to unskilled workers dwindles, the number of jobs available for
people who possess knowledge and proficiencies continues to expand. Future job opportunities
for today’s kindergartners will be vastly different from those found in today’s society. Thus, the
need for well-prepared students is greater now than ever before; employers want future leaders
who can think creatively, work collaboratively, take initiative and are globally aware.
In addition to a solid background in traditional academics, today’s students must feel competent
in using a range of technology in a variety of settings. Today, even entry-level jobs require the
use of computers and other technologies. In short, students must be as comfortable using a
computer as they would be using a pencil and paper. The technologically complex global
environment requires our students to be comfortable and knowledgeable within an everchanging world. Of the skills identified by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, employers
highlighted in a recent national study1 of more than 400 employers across the United States
cited the most important skills as professionalism, oral and written communications, teamwork,
collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving.
Teachers are the key to developing technology literacy in our students. Therefore, they must
have access to up-to-date technology and appropriate training and technical support to take
advantage of it as well as technological competence and an ability to help students use
technology effectively. Technology is a tool to assist teachers in many ways – from presenting
lessons in new, dynamic ways, collaboration with peers or experts, to assessing individual
students’ needs and monitoring student progress, to providing students with the means to
become better problem solvers and independent learners.
Technology is also important to the administrative side of the district. In these times of
increasing demands on financial resources, it is essential that all staff have access to
technology and the skills to use it effectively. With this, staff at all levels can be more effective
and productive.
To meet these needs, Leominster Public Schools implemented previous technology plans that
guided the district to its current level of technology. To continue this advancement of
technology in the district and bring it to the next level, this updated plan is needed. The
Leominster Technology Committee; comprised of School Committee Members, district and
school level administrators, teachers, academic support staff, the information technology
1
st
Are They Really Ready to Work? Employers’ Perspectives on the Basic Knowledge and Applied Skills of New Entrants to the 21 Century U.S.
st
Workforce, conducted by the Conference Board, Partnership for 21 Century Skills, Corporate Voices for Working Families and the Society for
Human Resource Management, 2008
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department and parents developed this comprehensive technology plan to guide Leominster
Public Schools into the 21st century.
The Technology Plan for Leominster Public Schools has continued to focus on expanding
access by developing the underlying support infrastructure and necessary hardware that will
support instructional technology throughout our pre-K through 12 school system. The
Leominster Technology Plan 2009 – 2012 is intended to continue initiatives for infrastructure
improvements that are already in progress and the curriculum goals outlined in our previous
plans as well as building success with new plans for curriculum integration of technology.
Methodology
Under the direction of Deputy Superintendent Maryann Perry and Technology Director
Geraldine Ashe, a committee of educators, administrators, school committee members, and
parents met to develop the foundation for this project. The Technology Committee worked
together to further define the vision and mission and to coordinate the final review of this plan.
The methods used to collect data included surveys, inventories, a network audit report, and
focus groups with the technology committee, teachers, and library media personnel.
This extensive collection of data offered valuable information from a wide sampling of both
individuals and groups of individuals who have a stake in the district’s technology decision
making. Although the quantitative data obtained from audit reports and other sources uncover
patterns that initiate the formulation of recommendations, the extensive qualitative data provide
a critical perspective for ensuring that forthcoming recommendations and implementation
approaches are both applicable and useful to all.
Based on the data that was collected, the committee discussed the current status of the
district’s technology profile in terms of the benchmarks defined by the Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education. For each, sets of goals were identified for the 2009 –
2012 period of this plan, and action plans were developed.
District Mission, Vision, and Goals
Leominster Public Schools has adopted district-wide mission and vision statements that are the
guiding principles of all strategic decisions and plans.
LPS Mission Statement: The Leominster Public School System is committed to challenging all
students to achieve academic excellence. The intellectual, ethical, and social development of
students is the cornerstone of our academic program. In a student-centered, respectful, and
safe environment, we prepare students to be responsible and productive decision-making
members of the local and global community.
LPS Vision Statement: All schools will have the appropriate technology for students and staff
to achieve in our technologically dominated society. Leominster Public Schools seeks to use
educational technology as an integral part of the teaching and learning process for all students.
Technology enhances the delivery of curricula, increases teacher and student productivity, and
supports the attainment of high student achievement. By infusing appropriate technologies into
the instructional program, students will be better prepared to be skilled and productive
contributors to and users of information in a global society.
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The district has adopted a set of goals to implement this mission and vision.

Goal 1. Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment: Continue to align the curriculum with
the most recently adopted Massachusetts Frameworks, implement effective
instructional practices and administer and analyze assessment data, all with the
expected outcome of improving student performance.

Goal 2. Communication: Foster a climate of communication and collaboration with
parents and the community.

Goal 3. Safety: Provide the infrastructure and adopt appropriate programs to create
a safe and secure learning environment for all students.

Goal 4. Facilities: Provide a safe and attractive environment and appropriate
facilities for students and staff in order to maximize performance.

Goal 5. Programs and Staffing: Provide program and staffing resources needed to
implement and achieve the goals of the district’s Mission Statement and the NCLB
and AYP mandates.

Goal 6. Technology: Acquire and maintain technology resources that meet the
communication, instructional and resource needs of all students and allows the
district to maintain a current student and staff database.

Goal 7. Professional Development and Accountability: Maintain high quality
professional development for all employees that promotes individual accountability
and improved student outcomes.

Goal 8. Funding/Resources: Advocate for and seek all funding opportunities at the
local, state and federal levels in order to offer a quality and cost-effective education
to the students of the Leominster Public Schools.
Technology Mission, Vision, and Goals
To support the district’s mission, vision, and goals, the technology committee has developed a
technology mission, technology vision, and technology goals.
LPS Technology Mission: The Leominster Public Schools is committed to challenging all
students to achieve academic excellence in a technologically dominated society.
LPS Technology Vision: All schools will have the appropriate technology for students and
staff to achieve in our technologically dominated society.
LPS Technology Goals

Curriculum – Ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning
environments integrate appropriate technologies into instruction.

Communication – Apply technology to enhance community, professional, and
academic practices.

Safety – Understand social, legal, and ethical issues as they relate to technology,
modeling responsible decision-making.

Facilities – Monitor and upgrade facilities as technology evolves.
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
Programs and Staff – Ensure that technology concerns are addressed in all
programming and staffing decisions.

Technology – Acquire and maintain technology resources that meet the
communication, instructional, and resource needs of all students and staff.

Professional Development – Maintain high quality professional development for all
employees that foster a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology.

Accountability – Use technology to facilitate accountability to all parties.

Funding/Resources – Advocate for and seek all public and private funding
opportunities to offer a quality and cost-effective education to the students of the
Leominster Public Schools.
Commitment to a Clear Vision and Mission Statement
Through a series of strategic planning meetings, use of on-line tools and an on-going review the
district technology plan, the district has demonstrated a commitment to achieving its mission,
vision, and goals. This technology plan includes timelines for each goal that show the
anticipated completion of each step.
The technology goals and implementation strategies for the Leominster Public Schools are
described in the following chapters. Each implementation plan includes a set of action steps,
timeline, budget, staffing, and evaluation strategies.
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Chapter 2: Technology Integration
Staff Assessment
During the FY 2008 - 2009, administrators, teaching staff participated in an online survey
conducted by our data specialist. It was designed to answer the following basic questions:
1. Administrators’ basic technology skill, leadership skills regarding technology and
ability to address social, legal and ethical issues regarding technology;
2. Teachers’ basic technology skill level, perceived needs for professional development
to broaden or expand their present skill levels.
3. Assessment of technology staff located in each of the schools to determine strengths
and weaknesses of instructional technology.
Survey Design
SurveyMonkey was used to conduct Survey(s) on various topics related to content workshops
and the use of Technology. Dr. Amburgey, the district’s Data Specialist and content presenters
conducted these surveys. Teachers were asked about the frequency of their use of technology
for non-instructional and administrative use as well as instructional use, their familiarity with
technology competencies for students and assessment of the students in their schools, their
participation in technology professional development, and their participation in online courses.
The survey(s) assessed 230 elementary, 268 middle, and high school teachers from our 11
schools. The teachers had a response rate of 75% (367 respondents). The data was analyzed
and provided to the technology committee by Dr. Amburgey. The outcomes of the survey
showed the following:
Table 1. Teacher Technology Use
Every Day
Every Week
Every Month
Not Apply
Use technology outside 90%
the classroom?
5%
3%
2%
Use technology with
students?
60%
23%
9%
8%
Yes
No
Familiar with
technology
competencies?
68%
32%
Taken Tech skills
Workshops?
65%
35%
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Every Day
Every Week
Technology
professional
development?
95%
5%
Technology workshop
outside district?
38%
62%
Taken online class?
68%
32%
Online book study?
62%
38%
Taught online class?
2%
98%
Every Month
Not Apply
Enhancing Education Though Technology
The Leominster Public School District has identified a team of stakeholders responsible for
developing and implementing a consolidated No Child Left Behind District Improvement plan.
The Director of Technology is an integral member of this team. The federal entitlement grants
for the district, including the Enhancing Education through Technology (EETT) grant, are one of
the funding sources used by this team to carry out this plan. EETT funds are focused on
professional development to integrate technology into the classroom setting and providing
supplemental and intervention software to support English Language Arts and Mathematics
instruction for students grades K-12. The district also implemented a Technology Curriculum
Committee to review current curriculum strands taught at the various school levels as well as
writing a curriculum that can be used to guide the Leominster Public Schools Pre-K to 12. This
committee consisted of Library Media Specialists, classroom teachers, the District Integration
Specialist and Curriculum Facilitator.
Goals for Technology Integration
The district strives to integrate technology into the curriculum to meet the objectives defined as
part of the district’s curriculum goal.
Curriculum Goal: Ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning
environments integrate appropriate technologies into instruction.
Objective 1: Students will increasingly score higher on tests assessing math skills.
Objective 2: Students will increasingly score higher on tests assessing reading and
writing skills.
Objective 3: Students will produce reports and give presentations that teachers judge to
be of higher quality.
To support this goal and attempt to meet these objectives, the district as developed the
following implementation strategies, which are defined on the following pages.
CURR-1: Integration Strategies to support Academic Achievement
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Develop and implement technology integrations strategies to assist students in meeting
or exceeding AYP.
CURR-2: Technology and Information Literacy Skills
Ensure that students attain technology and information literacy skills by the end of 8th
grade.
Benchmark 2
Technology
Integration
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Curriculum: Ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and
learning environments integrate appropriate technologies into instruction.
CURR-1: Integration Strategies to
support Academic
Achievement
Develop and implement
technology integrations
strategies to assist students in
meeting or exceeding AYP.
Success
Indicators:
Technology Department
Administrator K-12 Math Science
Curriculum Facilitators
Data Specialist
Library/Media Specialists
Professional Development/Assessment
Committee
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
1.
Increased student test scores in
Math.
2.
Increased student test scores in
reading and English Language Arts.
3.
Number of teachers integrating
technology increases annually.
4.
All workshops include a 20%
technology focus.
Chapter 7 Budget
PD:
Software:
EETT funds, Academic support
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Share 2009 Technology Grade Level Curriculum Guide
X
X
X
Research best practices in identifying successful lesson plans to share with others.
X
X
X
Connect teachers to MassONE to participate in online professional development
activities.
X
X
X
Explore options such as United Streaming, gaming, and simulation tools as
resources for technology integration.
X
X
X
Develop the use of on-line training such as Atomic Learning, and PD available
through Discovery United Streaming accounts.
X
X
X
Develop and deliver teacher-training workshops to meet Technology Curriculum
Guide Expectations
X
X
X
Develop and deliver teacher-training workshops to share best practices.
X
X
X
Mandate that technology be a part of all workshops.
X
X
X
Use the MCAS practice tests and other district measures to track student progress
and provide input to a formative evaluation.
X
X
X
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Benchmark 2
Technology
Integration
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Curriculum: Ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and
learning environments integrate appropriate technologies into instruction.
CURR-2: Technology and Information
Literacy Skills
Ensure that students attain
technology and information
th
literacy skills by the end of 8
grade.
Technology Department
Administrator K-12 Math Science
Curriculum Facilitators
Library/Media Specialists
Professional Development Committee
Data Specialist
Success
Indicators:
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
1.
The district develops or adopts a
scope and sequence for technology
and information literacy standards.
2.
Teachers are aware of technology
literacy standards and include these
in lesson goals.
3.
Students demonstrate increasing
mastery each year with proficiency
th
at the end of the 8 grade.
Chapter 7 Budget
PD:
EETT funds
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Map technology and information literacy skills by content, grade; identify project
activities to support these.
X
X
X
Implement and continue revision of the Technology Curriculum developed in 2009
X
X
X
Ensure that all feeder schools have identified proficiencies and curriculum mapping.
X
X
X
Identify weaker student groups and assign student mentors to support them.
X
X
X
Develop teacher competencies and provide professional development activities to
address gaps.
X
X
X
Identify a skills assessment instrument for 8 grade students to demonstrate
competencies.
X
X
X
Pilot on-line assessment for Grades 4 - 9
X
Use diagnostic/progress monitoring for formative evaluation.
X
X
X
th
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Chapter 3: Professional Development
District Assessment (2008 – 2009)
During the FY 2008 - 2009, administrators, teaching staff participated in an online survey
conducted by our data specialist. It was designed to answer the following basic questions:
1. Administrators’ basic technology skill, leadership skills regarding technology and
ability to address social, legal and ethical issues regarding technology;
2. Teachers’ basic technology skill level, perceived needs for professional development
to broaden or expand their present skill levels.
3. Assessment of technology staff located in each of the schools to determine strengths
and weaknesses of instructional technology.
Survey Design
Dr. Amburgey, the district’s Data Specialist, using a survey modified from the Massachusetts
Technology Self-Assessment Tool (TSAT) for Administrators and selected standards from the
National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) Project, which is an ongoing initiative of the
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), conducted an online study. Teachers
received a similar survey based upon the teacher version of these standards for basic
operations, productivity tools, electronic mail, and Internet use. A section was provided for
looking at social, legal, and ethical issues.
The survey assessed 192 elementary, 291 middle, and high school teachers from our 11
schools and collected data about their interest in specific professional development topics and
had a response rate of 78% (383 respondents.) The data was analyzed and cross-tabulated
using SPSS and provided to the technology committee by Dr. Amburgey. The outcomes of the
survey are shown in the following table. The data, along with actual Technology assessment
provided in the appendix can be partitioned by both school and grade cluster analysis for future
planning.
Administrators (40) were also surveyed with a response rate of 100%.
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Not
Interested
Prefer
just-intime
Already
skilled but
would like
updates
Interested in
some PD on
this topic
This is a
necessity
for me
Basic operations
22%
11%
25%
36%
7%
Productivity tools
(word processing,
spread sheets,
database,
PowerPoint)
15%
7%
23%
45%
9%
Electronic mail
36%
13%
25%
20%
6%
Internet
28%
9%
23%
34%
6%
Professional
Practice (distance
learning, data
analysis)
25%
13%
19%
35%
9%
Social, Legal, and
Ethics Issues
33%
17%
15%
30%
5%
Staffing
The district has a full-time equivalent (FTE) district-level technology director and three computer
and network technicians who provide technical support and network support for the district’s
infrastructure. The district also has a Webmaster and a district integration specialist position.
The district Integration Specialist as well as the library media specialists at each school deliver
daily instructional technology lessons providing curriculum and technology support for the
district’s 475 teachers who are spread throughout 11 schools.
The district has a full time data and assessment manager who, in addition to managing the
accountability and testing data, specializes in data and also coordinates frequent surveys to
inform the direction of district initiatives.
Goals for Professional Development
The district strives to integrate technology into the curriculum to meet the objectives defined as
part of the district’s curriculum goal.
Professional Development: Maintain high quality professional development for all employees
that fosters a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology.
Objective 1: Professional development will be provided whenever new hardware and
software applications are introduced.
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Objective 2: Staff will receive professional development in designing technologysupported instruction that serves ALL students and provides for differentiated instruction.
Objective 3: Administrators will be trained in using the Data Warehouse ESE
Application that will support data driven instruction.
Objective 4: Administration will be encouraged to model technology uses.
Objective 5: Professional Development will model technology use in the presentation
and content/process.
To support this goal and attempt to meet these objectives, the district has developed the
following implementation strategies, which are defined on the following pages.
PD-1: Technology Integration Professional Development
Develop and implement professional development programs to address technology skills
and integration strategies for all teachers.
PD-2: Technology Skills Training for Teachers
Provide technology skills training for all teachers to ensure that they reach the proficient
level.
PD-3: Technology Leadership Training
Provide technology training for the district’s leadership on effectively using technology
for administrative purposes and understanding and supporting the district’s technology
mission and vision.
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Benchmark 3
Professional
Development:
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Professional Development: Maintain high quality professional development for
all employees that fosters a shared vision for comprehensive integration of
technology.
PD-1: Technology Integration
Professional Development
Success
Indicators:
Develop and implement
professional development
programs to address technology
skills and integration strategies for
all teachers.
Technology Department
Administrator K-12 Math Science
Content Trainers/Curriculum Coaches
Instructional Technology Specialist
Professional Development Committee
Mentoring Coaches
Library/Media Specialist
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
1.
Mentoring program is available.
2.
Increase in number of teachers
integrating technology into the
curriculum.
3.
Increased attendance at voluntary
workshops.
Chapter 7 Budget
PD
Staff – 1 position
EETT funds, General fund
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Develop and implement a mentoring program for new teachers.
X
X
X
Ensure that professional development is provided whenever new hardware and
software applications are introduced.
X
X
X
Increase the number of Technology Integration Specialist to conduct professional
develop, model effective integration practices, and work with teachers on integrating
technology into the curriculum
X
X
X
Continue the training of content coaches and curriculum staff on technology
integration skills and best practices so that they will model technology integration in
the context of their content training.
X
X
X
Identify and develop technology teacher leaders within each school to serve as
mentors within each school.
X
X
X
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Benchmark 3
Professional
Development:
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Professional Development: Maintain high quality professional development for
all employees that fosters a shared vision for comprehensive integration of
technology.
PD-2: Technology Skills Training for
Teachers
Success
Indicators:
Provide technology skills training
for all teachers to ensure that
they reach the proficient level.
Technology Department
Administrator K-12 Math Science
Data Specialist
Curriculum Coordinators
Professional Development Committee
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
1.
Increase in number of teachers at
proficient level on technology skills
assessment.
2.
Targeted training opportunities are
available.
Chapter 7 Budget
PD
EETT funds
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Conduct technology skills assessment to assist in identifying skills training needs.
X
X
X
Identify targeted training to address gaps in skills for specific schools and grade
levels as identified by the technology skills assessment.
X
X
X
Develop and deliver professional development in designing technology-supported
instruction that serves ALL students.
X
X
X
Provide opportunities for training using alternate delivery methods, including small
or large group instruction, CD-ROM tutorials, online (just-in-time) instruction (Atomic
Learning) use of MassONE, and mentoring.
X
X
X
Repeat technology skills assessment on an annual basis to provide formative
evaluation data about the effectiveness of the targeted training strategies.
X
X
X
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Benchmark 3
Professional
Development:
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Professional Development: Maintain high quality professional development for
all employees that fosters a shared vision for comprehensive integration of
technology.
PD-3: Technology Leadership
Training
Success
Indicators:
Provide technology training for
the district’s leadership on
effectively using technology for
administrative purposes and
understanding and supporting
the district’s technology mission
and vision.
Technology Department
Administrator K-12 Math Science
Curriculum Coordinators
Superintendent
Data Specialist
School, District Administrators
Professional Development Committee
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
1.
School and district administrators
log into the DOE security portal to
access data.
2.
School and district administrators
have attended a training about
Chapter 7 Budget
PD
General Fund
Curriculum Funding
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Conduct technology skills assessment for administrators to assist in identifying skills
training needs.
X
X
X
Identify targeted training to address gaps in skills for specific schools and grade
levels as identified by the technology skills assessment.
X
X
X
Conduct user-level training and responsibility for the use of the ESE security portal
to access district data, and other information.
X
X
Ensure the confidentiality of student data and the rights of the district.
X
X
X
Train administrators in using the student administrative system to support SIMS
goals.
X
X
X
Train district staff administrators and teachers to utilize the ESE Data Warehouse
X
X
X
Conduct a retreat about the technology mission, vision, and goals and their
importance to the district.
X
Encourage administrators to model technology uses.
X
X
X
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Instructional Technology Plan
Chapter 4 - Accessibility of Technology
Background and Current Status
Throughout the 80’s the Leominster Public Schools had predominately standardized with Apple
products, schools were outfitted with Apple IIe labs and/or Mac labs in the K – 6 schools, a
Macintosh lab in the middle and high schools, and keyboarding labs in the high school. Most
schools also had several stand-alone computers.
During the 90’s, school redistricting occurred and the district changed from a K – 6 school
structure to a K – 8-school system but continued to utilize Apple systems. The schools were not
networked and did not have access to the Internet. Initially, support staff consisted of two district
wide positions and a high school Media Technology Aide located at that school. The next step
was to give each K-8 school a Media Technology Aide. The Media Technology Aide position
was the first step towards increased on-site technology support.
Our community went through another redistricting change in the late 90’s. This time the district
was subdivided into northern, central and southern tiers with each having an elementary
building (grades 1 – 4) and a middle school building (grades 5 – 8) with one comprehensive
high school for grades 9 – 12. The district also designated two buildings for district-wide PreSchool and Kindergarten Centers.
The district was again reorganized in 2007. The school district is now comprised of a PreSchool Center located in one of the Middle Schools, Pre-School/Kindergarten building, a full
Kindergarten building, 4 elementary buildings (grades K – 5), two middle schools (grades 6 –8)
and a comprehensive high school (grades 9 – 12). During this same time frame the WAN
moved from T1 lines to a Fiber network to provide increased and improved performance.
From 2000 - 2003 the beginnings of our current infrastructure began to take shape and the
Superintendent allocated monies for the purchase of technology for all staff. This technology
was Windows NT network-based and was a dramatic shift from the Apple platform that had
been in use. Due to this technology investment staff now had equal access and the ability to
more effectively use computers to support professional use.
From 2003 to the present, continued upgrades and replacements of desktop computers have
taken place. The majority of our school district now utilizes multi-media Pentium IV systems that
meet or exceed the state standard. Each elementary school in the district has at least one highend multimedia lab with some wireless laptop carts. Three of the four elementary buildings have
a minimum of at least one wireless access point. Middle Schools have two or more high-end
multimedia labs with some wireless laptop carts. The high school has one multimedia lab for
open use with 6 wireless laptop carts and built-in wireless access points to enable their use
throughout the building. The high school also has 3 labs for computer instruction that are
available for technology courses as well as computers located in classroom settings for student
use. The high school has a hard-wired fiber network as well as a wireless environment.
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The Center for Technical Education has two Computer Aided Design (CAD) labs used for
Leominster Public Schools Intel supported Project Lead the Way Curriculum. Two additional
labs have been used for Electronics Instruction as part of Project Lead the Way. CTE also has
one up-to-date Apple lab used for the Graphic Arts Program. Other vocational school courses
also are utilizing current technology to support the curriculum.
Goals for Accessibility of Technology
Acquire and maintain technology resources that meet the communication, instructional, and
resource needs of all students and staff.
District Goal for Technology: Acquire and maintain technology resources that meet the
communication, instructional and resource needs of all students and allows the district to
maintain a current student and staff database.
Objective 1. Review and amend the district’s technology plan as a living document that
will meet the state’s technology standards.
Objective 2. Contract with an outside organization or individual to evaluate the
technology infrastructure (needs and use) in preK – grade 12 and implement appropriate
recommendations.
Objective 3. Achieve technology infrastructure equity throughout all tiers of the
Leominster Public Schools.
Objective 4. Integrate technology into the curricula to enhance curricular goals and
advance student learning.
To support this goal and attempt to meet these objectives, the district has developed the
following implementation strategies, which are defined on the following pages.
TECH-1: Technology Refresh Cycle
Maintain and lower the student to instructional computer ratio within a six year or less
computer replacement cycle.
TECH-2: Equitable Access to Peripheral and Handheld Devices
Increase students' access to portable and/or handheld electronic devices appropriate to
their grade level.
TECH-3: Instructional Software to Support Content Areas
Provide appropriate instructional software, strategies and support for use in the content
areas.
TECH-4: Technical Support
Recommend and budget for additional staff that support network functionality and
reduce the current ratio from one technician to 936.00 units as calculated in the last ESE
Technology Plan update to the recommended ratio of one technician to 200 units.
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Benchmark 4
Accessibility of
Technology
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Technology: Acquire and maintain technology resources that meet the
communication, instructional, and resource needs of all students and staff.
TECH-1: Technology Refresh Cycle
Maintain and lower the student
to instructional computer ratio
within a six year or less
computer replacement cycle.
Technology Department
Purchasing/Finance
School Administrators
Success
Indicators:
1.
Ratio of students to modern
computers is 6:1 or better.
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
Chapter 7 Budget
General fund, grants, donations
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Continuation of the replacement cycle so that 100% of our district continues to meet
or surpass the goal of a ratio of 5 Type A/B instructional computers to 1 student.
X
X
X
Explore options for awarding an increased computer ratio or enhanced classroom
materials in as an incentive for teachers demonstrating increased skills and
integration.
X
X
X
Local Funding of the technology budget line items at each of the district schools for
continued replacement of computer systems
X
X
X
Continued use of Grant Funding when appropriate to acquire additional computer
resources
X
X
X
Current Status
It has been the intent of Leominster Public Schools to meet or surpass the state’s
recommendation of a district having an average ratio of fewer than five students per highcapacity, Internet-connected computer. The Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary
Education (ESE) recommends that the ultimate goal is to have a one-to-one, high-capacity,
Internet-connected computer ratio this is also a long-range aspiration of Leominster. The
Technology Updates in Appendix D show the average student-computer ratio from 2001 to 2008
with the computer standard for that year of Internet-connected instructional computers and
student ratios by school and the district ratio. The reports also show district totals for all systems
instructional and non-instructional. The information was gathered from the annual ESE Tech
Plan reports submitted each fall. The ESE Smart Forms automatically calculated all information.
Ratios are calculated from information from that year’s October 1 Student Counts and our
current inventory as of June 30th of that year. These reports demonstrate our starting point as
well as the progress that the district has made.
Utilizing this information the Leominster Public School has established and followed a computer
replacement cycle as recommended by the ESE of six years or less. The tables show a strong
commitment to this policy. When we first began measuring the ratio Leominster Public Schools
was at a ratio of 8.33 to 1 student of Type A and B computers (FY01). During our second
reporting year our ratio raised to 9.51 to 1 student of Type A and B computers (FY02). At this
time the district committed to upgrading and expanding the district inventory, which has met and
surpassed the ESE recommendation. In each subsequent reporting our district has continued to
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maintain a ratio below that of the state recommendation - the ratio from the 9.51 (FY02) to 7.94
(FY03), 4.70 (FY04), 4.13 (FY05), 3.88 (FY06), 3.41(FY07) and 4.26 (FY08)
Benchmark 4
Accessibility of
Technology
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Technology: Acquire and maintain technology resources that meet the
communication, instructional, and resource needs of all students and staff.
TECH-2: Equitable Access to
Peripheral and Handheld
Devices
Increase students' access to
portable and/or handheld
electronic devices appropriate
to their grade level
Technology Department
Administrator K-12 Math Science
Curriculum Coordinators
Purchasing/Finance
School Administrators
Success
Indicators:
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
1.
Handheld devices are equitable
among grade levels.
2.
Peripheral devices are equitable
among grade levels.
.3.
Projection devices are equitable
among grade levels.
Chapter 7 Budget
General fund, grants, donations
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Match curriculum need for portable and/or handheld electronic devices by grade level
X
X
X
Research options for tax benefits for teacher acquisition of portable devices.
X
X
X
Develop a standard goal per grade level for handheld, peripheral, and projection devices.
X
X
X
Local Funding in the technology budget line items at each of the district schools for continued
acquisition of technology tools that support the curriculum.
X
X
X
Continued use of Grant Funding when appropriate to acquire additional technology resources
X
X
X
Continued use of E Rate funds to supplement Technology purchases.
X
X
X
Current Status
The administration and teachers at the elementary, middle and high school have begun a
transition from traditional desktop technology to laptops with docking stations that are connected
to the Internet. This transition is approximately two-fifths to two-thirds completed depending on
the number of staff members in each location. The district has also started an initiative to
expand flexible technology for students at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
Each school with the exception of the Preschool and Kindergarten Centers has multiple
interactive white boards with ceiling mounted projectors and also available are sets of
Classroom Performance Systems (CPS) available for classroom use. This technology tool
allows a teacher to provide electronic interaction with her and 30 students. With this tool, the
Classroom Performance System (CPS), a teacher can ask objective and subjective questions.
Each student responds with his or her individual, wireless response pad giving teachers the
ability to assess comprehension as they are presenting curriculum content.
Texas instruments graphing calculators are in all middle and high school buildings, which are
available to students in math classes.
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All schools have available video projectors, and digital cameras to support instructional
practices. Classrooms in our two middle schools are equipped with TV/Monitors that also are
used for large group display of curriculum-matched activities.
Benchmark 4
Accessibility of
Technology
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Technology: Acquire and maintain technology resources that meet the
communication, instructional, and resource needs of all students and staff.
TECH-3: Instructional Software to
Support Content Areas
Success
Indicators:
1.
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
Chapter 7 Budget
Provide appropriate
instructional software,
strategies and support for use
in the content areas.
Technology Department
Administrator K-12 Math Science
Language Acquisition & Cultural
Integration Specialist
Curriculum Coordinators
Purchasing/Finance
School Administrators
Instructional software is equitable
among grade levels for all content
areas levels.
General fund, grants, donations
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Assessment of instructional software needs for curriculum by grade level through a
survey.
X
X
X
Create a complete district software inventory. Use Help Desk Inventory feature to
allow for management and documentation
X
X
X
Review Current Software Inventory as to purpose and appropriateness.
X
X
X
Recommend software alignment to curriculum areas. Develop a standard goal for
instructional technology per grade level per content area.
X
X
X
Create a District Standard Software Policy for each grade level.
X
X
X
Circulate list of inventory via library software (InfoCenter by InfoCentre).
X
X
X
Recommend additional software, upgrades and/or replacements where needed.
X
X
X
Create links to appropriate software titles via the LPS Curriculum Guides.
X
X
X
Create tutorials and provide expanded training for X2 software that promotes the
use of additional modules within the Student Software System: Grade Book, Family
Portal and Assessment.
X
X
X
Current Status
The current software titles available and in use in the district are listed in Appendix C.
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Benchmark 4
Accessibility of
Technology
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Technology: Acquire and maintain technology resources that meet the
communication, instructional, and resource needs of all students and staff.
TECH-4: Technical Support
Recommend and budget for
additional staff that support
network functionality and
reduce the current ratio from
one technician to 654.67 units
as calculated in the last DOE
Technology Plan update to the
recommended ratio.
Success
Indicators:
1.
Technology Department
Purchasing/Finance
School Administrators
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
Chapter 7 Budget
The ratio of technical support help
per computer is less than 200:1.
General fund, grants, E Rate funds,
donations
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Recommend and budget for additional staff housed at the high school to support
Leominster High and Center for Technical Education
X
X
X
Create a centralized area available to assist staff with FAQ’s, staff procedures,
support documents, policies. Provide users with clear information on how to access
the support.
X
X
X
Develop and implement a strategy to reduce from a 2-day turn around to within 1
day for timely in-classroom support.
X
X
X
Assessment of current Help Desk application with recommendations as to problem
areas and/or additional functionality that would enhance support.
X
X
X
Research and evaluate the use of open source, free or low cost software tools
available through resources such as Tech Soup, Microsoft, Dell, HP, etc.
X
X
X
Review, revise, and create support documents, procedures and policies as needed.
X
X
X
Training on use of available resources.
X
X
X
Continued use of E Rate funds to supplement Technology with improved software
and network management and deployment tools.
X
X
X
Continued use of Grant Funding when appropriate to acquire additional computer
resources.
X
X
X
Writing “How To” support procedures that will help end users; create a self-help
section within the Leominster Public Schools Intranet to access FAQ’s and other
procedural documents for staff use.
X
X
X
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Leominster Public Schools
Instructional Technology Plan
Chapter 5: Infrastructure for Connectivity
History and Current Status
In the early 90’s Net Days were held to begin the groundwork for our local area network (LAN).
From 1998 to 2000 the district began to finalize the infrastructure of CAT5 wiring in all
elementary and middle school buildings and the high school. Also during this time the school
district recognized the importance of connecting each local area network (LAN) to a wide area
network (WAN) to provide access to the Internet and other resources, with connectivity as the
first step toward improving the use of computers in the district. A frame relay network was
deployed supported by Merrimack Education Center. A Point-to-Point Verizon-supported
network that provided redundancy and school-to-school accessibility to student information
systems and business applications later followed the Frame Relay. Currently a fiber network is
in place across the district, which was implemented in FY 2007.
From 2002 to the present, continued improvements were made to the infrastructure, expanding
wiring to the pre-school and kindergarten centers as well as upgrading network switches and
adding additional servers to provide adequate storage and resources.
Two District-Wide Technology Specialists were hired to help develop and support the network
and increasing desktops.
Leominster Public Schools is has upgraded the wide area network from copper to fiber and
streamlined the topology. This dramatic change from a Frame Relay/Point-to-Point network to a
fiber optic network took place spring/summer of FY06. The fiber network was fully functional by
mid-summer of 2006. This provided increased bandwidth, more stability, and reliability to the
Leominster Public Schools and has allowed LPS to centralized services and provides additional
network storages with appropriate backup procedures
Goals for Infrastructure for Connectivity
Acquire and maintain technology resources that meet the communication, instructional, and
resource needs of all students and staff.
District Goal for Technology: Acquire and maintain technology resources that meet the
communication, instructional and resource needs of all students and allows the district to
maintain a current student and staff database.
Objective 1. Review and amend the district’s technology plan to meet the state’s
technology standards.
Objective 2. Contract with an outside organization or individual to evaluate the
technology infrastructure (needs and use) in Pre K – grade 12 and implement
appropriate recommendations.
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Objective 3. Achieve technology infrastructure equity throughout all tiers of the
Leominster Public Schools.
Objective 4. Embed Total Cost of Ownership of technology in all school and district
initiatives.
Objective 5. Integrate technology and Total Cost of Ownership into the curricula to
enhance curricula goals and advance student learning.
To support this goal and attempt to meet these objectives, the district as developed the
following implementation strategies, which are defined on the following pages.
INF-1: District-wide Connectivity
Provide each school in the district connectivity to the Internet in all instructional spaces.
INF-2: High-speed Internet for All Schools
Provide high-speed bandwidth to all instructional spaces and presentation areas of all
schools.
INF-3: E-Learning Environments
Develop and provide innovative strategies for delivering specialized courses through the
use of technology including courses, cultural projects, and virtual field trips.
Benchmark 5
Infrastructure
Connectivity
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Infrastructure: Achieve technology infrastructure equity throughout all tiers of
the Leominster Public Schools.
INF-1: District-wide Connectivity
Provide each school in the
district connectivity to the
Internet in all instructional
spaces.
Technology Department
Library/Media Specialists
Curriculum Coordinators
Integration Specialist
Success
Indicators:
1.
Instructional software is equitable
among grade levels for all content
areas levels.
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
Chapter 7 Budget
General fund, E-Rate funds,
donations
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Evaluate bandwidth usage at each school and make recommendation for upgrades.
Review Merrimack Education Center’s usage bandwidth reports.
X
X
X
Evaluate desktops as to current status of Internet browser.
X
X
X
Evaluate desktops as to current status of related applications needed to access
web resources.
X
X
X
Review and enhance use of internet safety curriculum.
X
X
X
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Review and revise Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) for students and staff.
X
X
X
Use Microsoft System Management Server (SMS) to document the status of
desktop software versions For example: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Adobe Reader,
etc.
X
X
X
Create planned upgrade of software.
X
X
X
Benchmark 5
Infrastructure
Connectivity
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Infrastructure: Achieve technology infrastructure equity throughout all tiers of
the Leominster Public Schools.
INF-2: High-speed Internet for All
Schools
Provide high-speed bandwidth to
all instructional spaces and
presentation areas of all schools.
Technology Department
Purchasing/Finance
School Administrators
Success
Indicators:
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
1.
All schools have bandwidth of at
least 100 MBPS
2.
All instructional areas and
presentation spaces have
bandwidth of at least 100MBPS
Chapter 7 Budget
General fund, E-Rate
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Investigate use of VPN’s for staff
X
Evaluate current buildings as to the feasibility of incorporating wireless connectivity
where appropriate. Hire an outside evaluator to assess the use of wireless.
X
X
X
Recommend and budget for additional devices, appliances and/or software that
support network functionality.
X
X
X
Conduct an assessment of each building’s current status; create recommendations,
and schedule with time lines as to each building’s infrastructure needs.
X
X
X
Create policy on new requests for wiring and reporting of wiring issues and/or
problems.
X
X
Recommend and budget for additional wiring that supports expanded network
functionality.
X
X
Support current wiring standards through a maintenance and replacement policy.
X
X
X
Work with outside consultant to evaluate current servers, backup procedure and
storage capabilities, review findings and make recommendations.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Provide services for secure storage, file sharing, backups, scheduling, email, and
web access.
Standardize desktop Operating Systems throughout the district.
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X
Leominster Public Schools
Instructional Technology Plan
Benchmark 5
Infrastructure
Connectivity
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Infrastructure: Achieve technology infrastructure equity throughout all tiers of
the Leominster Public Schools.
INF-3: E-Learning Environments
Develop and provide innovative
strategies for delivering
specialized courses through the
use of technology including
courses, cultural projects, and
virtual field trips.
Technology Department
Curriculum Coordinators
Technology Coaches
Purchasing/Finance
School Administrators
Success
Indicators:
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
1.
Distance education courses are
available to all students.
2.
All students participate in at
least one virtual field trip during
middle school.
Chapter 7 Budget
General fund, E-Rate
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
X
X
Create strategies for use of online courses; provide adequate technology for course
access.
X
X
Create a policy for gathering and maintaining a list of web resources.
X
X
Budget local funding in the district and individual school technology budget line
items to provide specialized online courses.
X
X
Create a committee, which would include the Guidance Department, to explore
Virtual High School, MassONE, and other providers of online courses, evaluate
software that can be used to create course materials. Investigate the possible
training of additional teachers so that Leominster Public Schools will have multiple
instructors for online specialized courses.
X
Review current use of United Video Streaming and expand use for students to 24/7
access.
X
Develop strategies for delivering specialized courses; provide technology that
allows users to access courses.
X
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Instructional Technology Plan
Chapter 6 - Community Outreach: Access to the
Internet Outside the School Day
History and Current Status
In the early 90’s Leominster Public Schools had limited access to the Internet. Originally only
the high school had Internet access via a T1 provided by Merrimack Education Center. All other
sites connected via a modem in the library or on specific systems throughout the district.
From 1998 to 2000 as our local area network (LAN) expanded to a full frame relay network,
schools gained additional access to the Internet.
In 1999 the district began a web site that primarily served the needs of the high school. The
web site began as an independent study conducted by two students with teacher supervision.
The web site has now become a district site and is maintained by the Leominster Public Schools
Webmaster.
Presently school sites have expanded time due to the use of after school programs.
Goals for Community Outreach
Acquire and maintain technology resources that meet the communication, instructional, and
resource needs of all students and staff.
District Goal for Communication: Foster a climate of communication and collaboration with
parents and the community.
Objective 1. Develop a School/Community Public Relations Plan to increase the support
and participation of all stakeholders in the Leominster Public Schools.
Objective 2. Continue to strengthen communication between home and school,
particularly through the use of technology.
Objective 3. Continue to create ongoing relationships with local businesses that
enhance the curriculum, provide school-to-career opportunities for students, and
improve community understanding of the instructional improvements of the Leominster
Public Schools.
To support this goal and attempt to meet these objectives, the district as developed the
following implementation strategies, which are defined on the following pages.
CO-1: Website and Intranet Resources
Maintain and enhance the district web site to provide current, up to date information to
students, staff, and parents.
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CO-2 Access Outside School Hours
Provide additional resources for student access beyond the school day.
Benchmark 6
Community
Outreach
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Communication: Acquire Foster a climate of communication and collaboration
with parents and the community.
CO-1: Website and Intranet
Resources
Maintain and enhance the
district web site to provide
current, up to date information to
students, staff, and parents.
Technology Department
Webmaster
Data Specialist
Integration Specialist
Curriculum Coordinators
Success
Indicators:
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
1.
The district website provides timely,
accurate information to staff,
students, and parents.
2.
Faculty, students, and staff have
appropriate access to resources on
the district’s intranet.
Chapter 7 Budget
General fund, grants, donations
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Webmaster review of current web site with stakeholders, and begin to add
enhancements based on input.
X
X
X
Use online and phone surveys as well as other internet tools to collect school
climate information as well as comments/suggestions, allowing for additional
feedback to the district.
X
X
X
Have the District Web site include links to School Improvement Plans, initiatives,
and student projects--including a place for parents and community to learn about
curriculum and instruction and how they can take part in the improvement effort.
X
X
Create a District Shared Web Site for parents, community, and students to use for
school assignments and to receive updates on progress toward meeting School
Improvement Plan Goals.
X
X
X
Provide parents with an overview of the Massachusetts State Standards at each
grade level.
X
X
Provide Leominster Public Schools Curriculum Guides as aligned to the
Massachusetts Frameworks.
X
X
Provide updates to the community on how technology is being used to support
improved academic achievement in all content areas.
X
X
Provide local funding in the district technology budget for additional resources in
particular as related to online collaboration tools.
X
X
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Benchmark 6
Community
Outreach
Recommendations
addressed by this
Implementation
Plan:
Leadership
Responsibility:
District Goal:
Communication: Acquire Foster a climate of communication and collaboration
with parents and the community.
CO-2 Access Outside School Hours
provide additional resources for
student access beyond the
school day
Technology Department
Webmaster
School Administrators
Community Leaders
Success
Indicators:
Cost and
Funding
Sources:
1.
The district website provides timely,
accurate information to staff,
students, and parents.
2.
Faculty, students, and staff have
appropriate access to resources on
the district’s intranet.
Chapter 7 Budget
General fund, grants, donations
Timeline
Implementation Steps/Activities
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Research and list all sites that are available after school hours.
X
Develop and maintain community resources that will enhance after school sites for
student access.
X
X
X
List all available resources on the web site.
X
X
X
Assist and support whenever possible the creation of community resources such as
the Housing Authority’s After School Program and the Boys and Girls Program.
X
X
Develop the use of computers by the Leominster Public Schools Before and After
School Program.
X
X
Expand and supervise school sites to provide access beyond the school day.
X
X
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Instructional Technology Plan
Chapter 7 - Budget
The following table shows the total cost of implementing each of the action plans described in
this technology plan. Some of the costs are already allocated through projects and initiatives
that are currently underway in the district, some would be assumed by Leominster Public
Schools staff, and some would require supplemental funding, as identified.
Benchmark
Action
Current
FY 10
Budget
Source
CURR-1: Integration Strategies to
Support Academic Achievement
Pro Dev Funds
Curriculum Funds
Grants 160, 240
Donations
CURR-2: Technology and Information
Literacy Skills
Pro Dev Funds Curriculum
Funds
Grants (Yet to be
determined)
Donations
PD-1: Technology Integration
Professional Development
(25% of Professional Dev. Budget would
be used for Technology Training for all
of Benchmark 3)
Pro Dev Funds
Curriculum Funds
Grants 140, 305
Donations
Professional Development
PD-2: Technology Skills Training for
Teachers
Pro Dev Funds Curriculum
Funds
Grant 140
Donations
Benchmark 3
PD-3: Technology Leadership Training
Pro Dev Funds
Curriculum Funding
Grants (Yet to be
determined)
Benchmark 2
Technology Integration
Benchmark 2
Technology Integration
Benchmark 3
Professional Dev
Benchmark 3
Professional Development
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Benchmark
Action
Benchmark 4
TECH-1: Technology Refresh Cycle
Local School budgets
Grant 240
Donations
TECH-2: Equitable Access to Peripheral
and Handheld Devices
Local School budgets
Grants (Yet to be
determined)
Donations
Accessibility of Technology
TECH-3: Instructional Software to
Support Content Areas
General Fund
Grants 160, 240
Donations
Benchmark 4
TECH-4: Technical Support
General Fund
Donations
INF-1: District-wide Connectivity
Technology Budget
E Rate Funds
Infrastructure for Connectivity
INF-2: High-speed Internet for All
Schools
Technology Budget
E Rate Funds
Benchmark 5
INF-3: E-Learning Environments
Technology Budget
E Rate Funds
CO-1: Website and Intranet Resources
Technology Budget
Donations
Current
FY 10
Budget
Accessibility of Technology
Benchmark 4
Accessibility of Technology
Benchmark 4
Accessibility of Technology
Benchmark 5
Infrastructure for Connectivity
Benchmark 5
Infrastructure for Connectivity
Benchmark 6
Community Outreach
Benchmark 6
CO-2 Access Outside School Hours
Community Outreach
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NA
Source
General Fund
Grants - (When possible
with outside community
resources and/or
agencies)
Donations
Leominster Public Schools
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Appendix A:
Technology Committee
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Technology Committee Members
District Team:
Maryann Perry
Deputy Superintendent – Committee Facilitator
K. Geraldine Ashe
Director of Technology
Christopher Orareo
School Committee Member and Parent
Ann Marie Stoica
Director of Personnel
Erin McNamara
Business Manager
Laureen Cipolla
Math, Science K – 12 Administrator
Paula Leger-Cox
Math, Science Facilitator
Robert Baron
Technology Specialist
Jeremy Stanek
Webmaster
Elisabeth Aitmouloud
Educational Technology Integration Specialist
Thomas Browne
Principal Leominster High School Gr. 9 – 12
George Whittemore
Assistant Principal Leominster High School Gr. 9 - 12
David Fiandaca/John Thomas
Director of the Center for Technical Education Gr. 9 – 12
Margaret O’Hearn Curran
Principal Johnny Appleseed School Grades K – 4
Tiffany Florio
Teacher Leominster High School
Sara Buss
Teacher Southeast Elementary School
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Appendix B:
Supporting Documents
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District Resources
District Strategic Plan
http://www.leominster.mec.edu/admin-schoolcommittee.htm
School Improvement Plans (URL)
Appendices Links via the Leominster
Web Page
www.leominster.mec.edu
School Improvement Plans
http://www.leominster.mec.edu/improvementplans.htm
Bennett – Preschool - K
Lincoln - Preschool
Priest Street - Kindergarten
Fall Brook – Grades 1 - 4
To be added as converted to PDF files
Johnny Appleseed– Grades K 4
Northwest– Grades K - 4
Samoset- Grades 5 - 8
SkyView- Grades 5 - 8
Southeast- Grades 5 – 8
Leominster High School – Grades 9 –
12
http://www.leominster.mec.edu/lhs-strategic-plan.htm
Center for Technical Education –
Grades 9 - 12
District Curriculum Standards
http://www.leominster.mec.edu/admin-curriculum.htm
General Resources
National Educational Technology Standards
http://cnets.iste.org/
Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary
Education
District/School Administration PK-16 Program
Support
Educational Technology Local Technology
Plan Guidelines (School Year 2004-2005
through 2006-2007)
Massachusetts STaR Chart
The CIPA guidelines can be found at:
http://www.cybertelecom.org/cda/cipatext.htm
Leominster Public Schools Acceptable Use
Policy for Students full copy shown on
Technology Page
Also shown on Page 208 of Policy Handbook
(PDF File)
http://www.leominster.mec.edu/admintechnology.htm
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Appendix C:
Software List
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District Management Software
The following software is used by various departments within the district:
Financial Software

The MUNIS software is an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. It integrates
all budget information through out the Leominster Public Schools. Relevant
information from one part of MUNIS is available in “real-time” to other MUNIS users.

MUNI utilizes Crystal Reports as a tool for setting up pre-designed reports.

MUNIS 2004 provides help that is available directly within the MUNIS software. A
user can get help directly from the screen on which they are working. This on-line
documentation includes an index, full-text search capabilities, and context-sensitive
links to related items. Support is also provided through a help desk available 24/7
and through site visits if necessary.
Student Information Management Software (SIMS)

X2 Aspen is the current student record keeping software. It is Department of
Education compliant and allows management of student records and the ability to
submit data to the DOE on a regular reporting schedule.
Health Software

HealthOffice Enterprise 5.5 automates school health offices by providing a record
keeping system that allows compliance to state guidelines for records and reporting
of student data. Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF) Certified
Special Education Software

eSped is a web-based application that is used for creating and delivering IEPs,
Transition Plans, Progress Reports, and Student Data Management
Programs, Special Education and administrative applications.

Woodcock Johnson – Uses of the WJ III to:

–
Diagnose learning disabilities
–
Determine discrepancies
–
Plan educational programs
–
–
Plan individual programs
Assess growth
–
Student Testing
TEST Wiz – stand-alone student test performance analysis tool compliant with DOE
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Food Service

LunchBox is an integrated school Food Service management application suite that
provides Point of Sale, Free and Reduced module, Inventory
Management/Procurement
Transportation

Transfinder: Student transportation management software Utilizing the advanced
Geographic Information System (GIS) and database technologies of MapInfo® and
Microsoft®, Transfinder developed Transfinder® ... a state of the art geographic
information system designed for school district transportation management and
planning
Personnel Software

Access – Customized database for staff demographics, teacher quality and
attendance

X2 Aspen – Used for staff demographics, teacher quality and attendance at each
school site. It is Department of Education compliant and allows management of staff
records and the ability to submit data to the ESE via the EPIMS process.
Research Software



SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science Research)
Survey Research Associates (Web based survey research)
Microsoft Access - Customized database for archiving student indicators test and
measurement data – district wide
Communication System

Exchange 2003 – Exchange Server, the Microsoft messaging and collaboration
server, is software that runs on a centralized server that enables LSP staff to send
and receive electronic mail and other forms of interactive communication through the
computer network. Designed to be interoperating with software client application
Microsoft Outlook.
Help Desk Software

TSS is the software solution used for tracking technology problems and equipment
inventories. TSS features four customizable levels of password-protected functions
for reporting, tracking and responding to technology problems, viewing and printing
reports, and inputting and updating equipment inventory data.
Network Protection and Security

McAfee Anti Virus ePolicy Orchestrator Enterprise Version 3.6.1

McAfee Anti Spam Group Shield 7.0 for Microsoft Exchange

McAfee Anti Virus Enterprise 8.7i
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
McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise 8.5

McAfee NetShield Version 4.5

McAfee Virex for Macintosh Systems

Operating Systems

Desktops: XP, 2000, 98, 95

Servers: 2003, 2000, NT
Backup Solutions:

Syncsort Backup Express for block-level incremental system backups, a Disk
to Disk to Tape system; version 3.1.1 & 3.0.1

Ghost Version 9.0 and 11 – used to re-image desktops
District Student/Staff Software Applications:

Microsoft Productivity
– Microsoft® Office Professional versions 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007
– Word Processing - Microsoft® Word 2007, Word 2003, Word 2000,
Word XP, Word 97
– Spreadsheet – Microsoft® Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel
2000, Excel 97
– Multimedia Presentation Tool - Microsoft® PowerPoint 2007,
PowerPoint 2003, PowerPoint XP, PowerPoint 2000, PowerPoint 97
– Database – Microsoft® Access 2003, Access 2000, Access 97
– Publishing – Microsoft® Publisher 2007, 2000, Publisher 97
– Communications - Microsoft® Office Outlook 2007, 2003, 2000, 97 –
(Email for staff only)
– Browser - Microsoft® Internet Explorer versions 6, 7 and to a limited
extent 8.

Library Software: Sagebrush Info Center Software Version 3.0 used to centralized
library management

Curriculum Management: Galileo K –12 A research-based electronic system that
links assignments, lesson plans, grade book, and online testing with district goals
and state standards for K-12 educators and other stakeholders.

General Curriculum Support Software - Middle School Site Licenses
–
United Streaming Video is a digital video-on-demand service by Discovery
Education (Samoset, SkyView, Southeast)
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

Language Arts (K – 12)
–
Kidspiration® for grades K to 5
A visual way to think, write and comprehend that supports Leominster Public
Schools Literacy Initiative
Kidspiration provides an easy way for primary students to build visual
diagrams to represent thoughts and organize information. With Kidspiration,
students learn to express their thoughts, organize their ideas for writing and
improve comprehension.
–
Inspiration® for grades 6 to 12
An essential tool to visualize, think, organize and learn that supports
Leominster Public Schools Literacy Initiative
Supports the strategies of visual learning, Inspiration supports improved
achievement for secondary students and adults. Inspiration strengthens
critical thinking, comprehension and writing across the curriculum.
Reading Software K- Grade 5
–
Harcourt Trophies -- Used in all of Kindergarten through grade 5. This is a
comprehensive reading and writing program. (Bennett, Priest Street, Fall
Brook, Johnny Appleseed, Northwest)
–
Reading Software - Lexus 10 seats per Middle School
–
Lexia Foundation Reading is a reading skill development product for students
ages 5-8. (Samoset, SkyView, Southeast)
Plato Reading Software and credit recovery – 40 seats Grades 9 – 12
–
–

Used for MCAS instruction and remediation (Leominster High School and
Center for Technical Education)
Math Tutorial Software
–
Elementary level 1 – 4
Larson Math Grades 1 – 2 comprehensive; network math software that
covers all topics in grades 1 and 2 (Northwest)
Larson Math Grades 3 – 6 Intermediate is comprehensive; network math
software that covers all topics in grades 3 through 6. Also provides
combination of management system, assessment, and curriculum resources.
(Northwest)
–
SuccessMaker® Enterprise published by Pearson Digital Learning for Grades
1 – 4 is a learning environment that offers a powerful combination of
management system, assessment, and curriculum resources to provide
administrators, teachers, and students with tools to improve academic
performance. (Johnny Appleseed)
–
Math Tutorial Software – Middle School level 5 - 8
Larson Math Grades 6 and Higher Pre-algebra is comprehensive, networked
math software that covers all middle school math plus topics in pre-algebra
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and algebra. Also provides combination of management system, assessment,
and curriculum resources. (Samoset, SkyView, Southeast)
–
Math Software Middle School and High School 5- 12
Geometer’s Sketch Pad visualization environment features enhanced support
for algebra and calculus as well as geometry. (Samoset, SkyView, Southeast,
Leominster High School and Center for Technical Education)
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Appendix D:
Technology Plan Updates 2001-2008
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Leominster Public Schools
Instructional Technology Plan
Technology Plan Update
August 13, 2001
School
Grade Level
#
Instructional
spaces
# Labs
10
CPU’s or
more
#
Computers
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Type A/B
Ratio of
Computers to
Students
Type A/B/C
Bennett
Preschool – K
8
0
7
32.85
32.85
Priest St.
Kindergarten
16
1
21
17.47
17.47
Fall Brook
1-4
45
1
90
8.8
6.94
Johnny
Appleseed
1-5
46
1
86
9.09
9.09
Northwest
1-5
50
1
80
8.92
8.92
Samoset
5-8
51
1
100
8.52
8.52
Southeast
6-8
49
1
87
9.54
9.54
LHS
9-12
92
10
228
6.97
5.57
CTE
9-12
31
5
125
4.28
3.39
District
Total # of
Systems in
District for
Student Use
District
Ratio A/B
District Ratio
A/B/C
824
8.33
7.38
District
DOE Definition of Computer Types:
Type A Function: Multimedia computers capable of running high-end applications and video.
Memory 64 Meg RAM or higher
Type B Function: Multimedia computers with CD-ROM and Internet capability using browser.
Memory at least 16 MEG RAM
Type C Function: Computers with or without Internet Capability. Memory less than 16 Meg
RAM
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Instructional Technology Plan
Technology Plan for FY02
November 19, 2002
School
Grade
Level
#
Instructional
spaces
#Labs
10 CPU’s
or more
#
Computers
Ratio of
Computers to
Students
Ratio of
Computers to
Students
Admin/
Teacher
Systems
Type A/B
Type A/B/C
Type A/B
Bennett
PK– K
13
0
6
0
36.33
14
Priest St.
K
15
1
23
250.00
10.42
15
Fall Brook
K-4
45
1
121
15.93
5.93
56
Johnny
Appleseed
K-5
50
1
107
24.58
7.12
61
Northwest
1-5
51
1
77
23.00
10.16
56
Samoset
5-8
52
1
111
15.36
7.33
57
Southeast
6-8
54
1
94
8.74
8.74
60
LHS
9-12
97
11
306
4.32
3.85
140
CTE
9-12
30
6
124
4.92
4.28
40
Central
Office
57
District
District Total
# of Systems
in District for
Student Use
District Ratio
A/B
District Ratio
A/B/C
Total
Admin
Systems
969
9.51
6.26
556
DOE Definition of Computer Types
Type A Function: Multimedia computers capable of running high-end applications and video.
Memory 128 Meg RAM or higher and PC – 500 MHz or Higher, MAC – 350
MHz or Higher
Type B Function: Multimedia computers with CD-ROM and Internet capability using browser.
Memory at least 32 MEG RAM and PC – 225 MHz or Higher, MAC – 133
MHz or Higher
Type C Function: Computers with or without Internet Capability. Memory less than 32 Meg
RAM or PC – less than 225 MHz, MAC – less than 133 MHz
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Leominster Public Schools
Instructional Technology Plan
Technology Plan for FY03
November 19, 2003
School
Grade
Level
#
Instruction
al spaces
# Labs
10
CPU’s or
more
#
Computers
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Admin/
Teacher
Systems
Type A/B
Type A/B/C
Type A/B
Bennett
PK– K
13
0
6
0
36.14
14
Priest St.
K
15
1
26
257.00
9.88
15
Fall Brook
K-4
45
1
123
15.89
5.81
59
Johnny
Appleseed
K-5
51
1
122
24.97
6.19
63
Northwest
1-5
51
1
92
14.60
8.25
56
Samoset
5-8
52
2
169
5.73
5.73
57
Southeast
6-8
54
2
207
13.93
3.93
56
LHS
9-12
97
11
300
4.34
3.88
151
CTE
9-12
31
6
121
4.77
4.20
38
Central
Office
57
District
District
Total # of
Systems in
District for
Student
Use
District
Ratio A/B
District
Ratio
A/B/C
Total
Admin
Systems
1166
7.94
5.32
566
DOE Definition of Computer Types
Type A Function: Multimedia computers capable of running high-end applications and video.
Memory 128 Meg RAM or higher and PC – 500 MHz or Higher, MAC – 350
MHz or Higher
Type B Function: Multimedia computers with CD-ROM and Internet capability using browser.
Memory at least 32 MEG RAM and PC – 225 MHz or Higher, MAC – 133
MHz or Higher
Type C Function: Computers with or without Internet Capability. Memory less than 32 Meg
RAM or PC – less than 225 MHz, MAC – less than 133 MHz
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Technology Plan Update
FY04 School Year July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2004
School
Grade Level
# Instruct.
Spaces
# Labs
# Instruct.
10 CPU’s
or more
CPU’s
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Admin Systems:
Type A/B
Type A/B/C
Type A/B
Principal,
Secretaries, Nurse,
Guidance, etc.
Bennett
Preschool – K
11
0
21
21.5
13
3
Priest St.
Preschool - K
15
1
50
11.2
4.5
4
Fall Brook
1-4
40
1
170
6.5
3.5
10
Johnny
Appleseed
K-4
51
1
179
8.2
4.0
10
Northwest
1-4
48
2
145
7.6
4.1
12
Samoset
5-8
40
2
159
4.7
3.9
14
Sky View
5-8
59
5
323
2.1
2.1
21
Southeast
5-8
40
2
175
4.5
3.3
11
LHS
9-12
97
10
368
4.5
3.2
38
CTE
9-12
31
6
186
3.6
3.4
10
Central
Office
District
67 with Lap tops
District
Total # of
Systems in
District for
Student
Use ABC
District
Ratio A/B
District
Ratio A/B/C
District Total #
of Admin
Systems
1776
4.70
3.48
200
DOE Definition of Computer Types (Instructional Computers include
Teacher Desktops)
Type A Function: Multimedia computers capable of running virtually all-current software,
including the latest high-end video and graphic programs. Memory 256 Meg
RAM or higher, PC – Pentium 4 (or equivalent) MAC G4 (or equivalent)
Type B Function: Multimedia computers capable of running most software except for the latest
video and graphic programs. Memory from128 up to 256 MEG RAM, PCPentium 3 (or equivalent) MAC G3
Type C Function: Multimedia computers capable of running most current productivity
applications Memory less than 128 Meg RAM, PC – Pentium 2 or lower, MAC
PC 6042 or lower
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Leominster Public Schools
Instructional Technology Plan
Technology Update
FY05 School Year July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2005
School
Grade Level
#
Instruct.
Spaces
# Labs
# Instruct.
10 CPU’s
or more
CPU’s
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Admin
Systems:
Type A/B
Type A/B/C
Type A/B
Principal,
Secretaries,
Nurse, Guidance,
etc.
Bennett
Preschool - K
11
0
21
16.27
13.56
3
Priest St.
Preschool - K
15
1
42
20.15
6.24
6
Fall Brook
1-4
37
1
183
4.40
2.98
14
Johnny
Appleseed
K-4
51
1
138
7.02
5.14
10
Northwest
K-4
51
2
137
8.05
4.99
13
Samoset
5-8
52
2
179
3.32
3.32
14
Sky View
5-8
54
5
321
2.19
2.19
12
Southeast
5-8
45
2
187
3.64
3.04
12
LHS
9-12
97
8
387
3.43
3.09
48
CTE
9-12
31
6
156
4.40
4.37
10
Central
Office
District
67 with Laptops
District
Total # of
Systems in
District for
Student
Use ABC
District
Ratio A/B
District Ratio
A/B/C
District Total #
of Admin
Systems
1997
4.13
3.54
209
DOE Definition of Computer Types (Instructional Computers include
Teacher Desktops)
Type A Function: Multimedia computers capable of running virtually all-current software,
including the latest high-end video and graphic programs. Memory 256 Meg
RAM or higher, PC – Pentium 4 (or equivalent) MAC G4 (or equivalent)
Type B Function: Multimedia computers capable of running most software except for the latest
video and graphic programs. Memory from128 up to 256 MEG RAM, PCPentium 3 (or equivalent) MAC G3
Type C Function: Multimedia computers capable of running most current productivity
applications Memory less than 128 Meg RAM, PC – Pentium 2 or lower, MAC
PC 6042 or lower
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Leominster Public Schools
Instructional Technology Plan
Technology Update
FY06 School Year July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006
School
Grade Level
#
Instruct.
Spaces
# Labs
# Instruct.
10 CPU’s
or more
CPU’s
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Admin
Systems:
Type A/B
Type A/B/C
Type A/B
Principal,
Secretaries,
Nurse, Guidance,
etc.
Bennett
Preschool - K
10
0
18
12.08
8.72
6
Lincoln
Preschool
6
0
7
15.29
15.29
6
Priest St.
Preschool - K
16
0
32
16.47
9.03
7
Fall Brook
1-4
48
2
219
3.30
2.42
16
Johnny
Appleseed
K-4
45
2
124
7.03
5.67
17
Northwest
K-4
51
2
147
5.67
4.48
15
Samoset
5-8
38
3
181
3.40
3.40
18
Sky View
5-8
54
5
328
2.14
2.14
27
Southeast
5-8
39
3
206
3.30
2.69
16
LHS
9-12
93
9
382
3.21
3.05
63
CTE
9-12
31
6
133
5.16
5.01
11
Central
Office
District
67 with Laptops
District
Total # of
Systems in
District for
Student Use
ABC
District Ratio
A/B
District Ratio
A/B/C
District Total #
of Admin
Systems
1777
3.88
3.46
269
DOE Definition of Computer Types (Instructional Computers include Teacher Desktops)
Type A Function: Multimedia computers capable of running virtually all-current software, including the latest high-end
video and graphic programs. Memory 256 Meg RAM or higher, PC – Pentium 4 (or equivalent) MAC G4 (or
equivalent)
Type B Function: Multimedia computers capable of running most software except for the latest video and graphic
programs. Memory from128 up to 256 MEG RAM, PC- Pentium 3 (or equivalent) MAC G3
Type C Function: Multimedia computers capable of running most current productivity applications Memory less than
128 Meg RAM, PC – Pentium 2 or lower, MAC PC 6042 or lower
All schools are connected to the Internet including the Kindergarten Centers. We have 4 T1 lines supporting school
use: LHS/CTE, FB/SAM Bennett/Priest Street/Central Office
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Technology Update
FY07 School Year July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007
School
Grade Level
#
Instruct.
Spaces
# Labs
# Instruct.
10 CPU’s
or more
CPU’s
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Admin
Systems:
Type A/B
Type A/B/C
Type A/B
Principal,
Secretaries,
Nurse, Guidance,
etc.
Bennett
Preschool - K
10
0
18
14.69
11.24
6
Lincoln
Preschool
6
0
7
5.12
5.12
6
Priest St.
Preschool - K
16
0
32
14.00
10.77
7
Fall Brook
1-4
48
2
219
2.79
2.23
19
Johnny
Appleseed
K-4
45
2
124
4.35
3.59
18
Northwest
K-4
51
2
147
4.46
3.87
17
Samoset
5-8
38
3
181
3.38
3.38
18
Sky View
5-8
54
5
328
2.03
2.03
30
Southeast
5-8
39
3
206
3.17
2.70
20
LHS
9-12
93
9
382
2.95
2.95
64
CTE
9-12
31
6
133
4.37
4.37
12
Central
Office
District
84
District
Total # of
Systems in
District for
Student Use
ABC
District Ratio
A/B
District Ratio
A/B/C
District Total #
of Admin
Systems
1777
3.41
3.15
301
DOE Definition of Computer Types (Instructional Computers include Teacher Desktops)
Type A Function: Multimedia computers capable of running virtually all-current software, including the latest high-end
video and graphic programs. Memory 256 Meg RAM or higher, PC – Pentium 4 (or equivalent) MAC G4 (or
equivalent)
Type B Function: Multimedia computers capable of running most software except for the latest video and graphic
programs. Memory from128 up to 256 MEG RAM, PC- Pentium 3 (or equivalent) MAC G3
Type C Function: Multimedia computers capable of running most current productivity applications Memory less than
128 Meg RAM, PC – Pentium 2 or lower, MAC PC 6042 or lower
All schools are connected to the Internet including the Kindergarten Centers. Fiber Network supports all
schools – 1 Connection at MAG and secondary backup at LHS
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Technology Update
FY08 School Year July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008
School
Grade Level
#
Instruct.
Spaces
# Labs
# Instruct.
10 CPU’s
or more
CPU’s
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Ratio of
Computers
to Students
Admin
Systems:
Type A/B
Type A/B/C
Type A/B
Principal,
Secretaries,
Nurse, Guidance,
etc.
Bennett
Preschool - K
10
0
16
18.50
11.56
5
Lincoln
Preschool
6
0
8
6.62
6.62
5
Priest St.
Preschool - K
14
0
22
9.35
8.50
7
Fall Brook
1-4
48
2
211
6.26
3.23
18
Johnny
Appleseed
K-4
45
2
136
6.11
5.12
22
Northwest
K-4
48
2
156
5.60
4.27
17
Samoset
5-8
36
3
232
2.58
3.44
15
Sky View
5-8
53
5
319
2.79
2.79
30
Southeast
5-8
42
3
193
3.74
2.63
15
LHS
9-12
93
9
382
4.02
2.89
75
CTE
9-12
31
6
146
5.33
4.49
12
Central
Office
District
73
District
Total # of
Systems in
District for
Student Use
ABC
District Ratio
A/B
District Ratio
A/B/C
District Total #
of Admin
Systems
1628
4.26
3.15
294
DOE Definition of Computer Types (Instructional Computers include Teacher Desktops)
Type A Function: Multimedia computers capable of running virtually all-current software, including the latest high-end
video and graphic programs. Memory 256 Meg RAM or higher, PC – Pentium 4 (or equivalent) MAC G4 (or
equivalent)
Type B Function: Multimedia computers capable of running most software except for the latest video and graphic
programs. Memory from128 up to 256 MEG RAM, PC- Pentium 3 (or equivalent) MAC G3
Type C Function: Multimedia computers capable of running most current productivity applications Memory less than
128 Meg RAM, PC – Pentium 2 or lower, MAC PC 6042 or lower
All schools are connected to the Internet including the Kindergarten Centers. Fiber Network supports all
schools – 1 Connection at MAG and secondary backup at LHS
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Appendix E:
CIPA Compliance
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Leominster Public Schools
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CIPA-Compliant
INTERNET SAFETY POLICY
For Leominster Public Schools
Introduction
It is the policy of Leominster Public Schools to: (a) prevent user access over its computer
network to, or transmission of, inappropriate material via Internet, electronic mail, or other forms
of direct electronic communications; (b) prevent unauthorized access and other unlawful online
activity; (c) prevent unauthorized online disclosure, use, or dissemination of personal
identification information of minors; and (d) comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act.
[Pub. L. No. 106-554 and 47 USC 254(h)]
Definitions
Key terms are as defined in the Children’s Internet Protection Act.
Access to Inappropriate Material: To the extent practical, technology protection measures (or
“Internet filters”) shall be used to block or filter Internet, or other forms of electronic
communications, access to inappropriate information.
Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, blocking shall be applied to
visual depictions of material deemed obscene or child pornography, or to any material deemed
harmful to minors.
Subject to staff supervision, technology protection measures may be disabled or, in the case of
minors, minimized only for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.
Inappropriate Network Usage: To the extent practical, steps shall be taken to promote the
safety and security of users of the Leominster Public Schools online computer network when
using electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic
communications.
Specifically, as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, prevention of inappropriate
network usage includes: (a) unauthorized access, including so-called ‘hacking,’ and other
unlawful activities; and (b) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal
identification information regarding minors.
Supervision and Monitoring: It shall be the responsibility of all members of the Leominster
Public Schools staff to supervise and monitor usage of the online computer network and access
to the Internet in accordance with this policy and the Children’s Internet protection Act.
Procedures for the disabling or otherwise modifying any technology protection measures shall
be the responsibility of the Director of Technology or designated representatives.
Adoption
The Board of Leominster Public Schools adopted this Internet Safety Policy at a public meeting,
following normal public notice, on June 19, 2006.
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CIPA definitions of terms as defined by United States Codes:
Technology Protection Measure: The term “technology protection measure” means a specific
technology that blocks or filters Internet access to visual depictions that are:
1. Obscene, as that term is defined in section 1460 of title 18, United States Code
2. Child Pornography, as that term is defined in section 2256 of title 18, United States
Code; or
3. Harmful to minors.
Harmful to Minors: The term “harmful to minors” means any picture, image, graphic image file,
or other visual depiction that:
1. Taken as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity,
sex, or excretion
2. Depicts, describes, or represents, in a patently offensive way with respect to what is
suitable for minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, actual or
simulated normal or perverted sexual acts, or a lewd exhibition of the genitals; and
3. Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as to
minors.
Sexual Act, Sexual Contact: The terms “sexual act” and “sexual contact” have the meanings
given such terms in section 2246 of title 18, United States Code
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CIPA CERTIFICATION
Presently used by Leominster Public Schools
MECnet (“MECnet”) hereby certifies that it’s Content Control System: MecGUARD
(“MecGUARD”) complies with the requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act
(“CIPA”).
Specifically, MECnet includes Upstream Filtering, a technology protection measure that protects
against Internet access to websites containing visual depictions which are considered to be
obscene, child pornography or harmful to minors, as those terms are defined by CIPA, by
blocking access to websites that contain such visual depictions. Upstream Filtering does this by
filtering Internet access through a list of blocked websites (the “block list”), which is updated
daily by MECnet. If there is an attempt to access a website that is on the block list, the Internet
user is informed that access to that website has been blocked.
While MECnet uses its best efforts to maintain and update the block list to prevent Internet
access to websites containing visual depictions which are considered to be obscene, child
pornography or harmful to minors, MECnet cannot guarantee that Upstream Filtering will block
access to each and every website that may contain such visual depictions. If you find that
Upstream Filtering failed to block access to a website that contained visual depictions which are
obscene, child pornography or harmful to minors, please notify MECnet immediately.
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