Jamestown School Department
2013 – 2015
Technology Plan
Jamestown School Technology Plan
September 2011
1.0 Vision/Mission .......................................................................... 6
1.1 Vision Statement
1.2 Philosophy
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2.0 Accomplishments ..................................................................... 6
3.0 Current Status .......................................................................... 7
3.1 Infrastructure
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3.1.1 Equipment ......................................................................................................... 7
3.1.2 Software .......................................................................................................... 11
3.1.3 Network ........................................................................................................... 11
3.1.4 Policies ............................................................................................................ 12
3.1.5 Security and Disaster Recovery ........................................................................ 12
3.1.6 Telecommunications……………………………………………….…....……..14
3.2 Professional Development
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3.3 Technology Support Personnel
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3.4 Funding
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3.5 School Web Site
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3.5.1 Classroom Pages ................................................................. 15
4.0 Objectives................................................................................ 16
4.1 Teacher Support and Growth
4.2 Technology in the Curriculum
4.3 Hardware/Software availability
4.4 Community Service
4.6 Intranet
4.7 Plan Management
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Appendices .................................................................................... 19
Appendix A: Timeline of Accomplishments
Appendix B: Jamestown School Standard Software Suite and Hardware Purchasing
Requirements
Appendix C: Library Technology Plan
Appendix D: Network Topology
Appendix E: Network Policies
Appendix F: 3 Year Tech Plan
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1.0 Vision/Mission
1.1 Vision Statement
Vision is the art of seeing things invisible
-Swift
The Jamestown School District seeks partnership with the community to provide a safe,
nurturing learning environment in which each child is challenged to fulfill his/her unique
potential. Technology within the Jamestown School will be utilized to enhance success
by encouraging students to become active learners through critical thinking, problem
solving and fostering personal decision making skills. In this manner all students will be
better prepared for today’s world and the future that they will create.
1.2 Philosophy
The goal of the Jamestown School Technology Plan is to provide current technology
advancement in education for both the Melrose School and the Lawn Avenue School.
Teachers, students, and administration will be empowered with the hardware, software,
training, and support necessary to fully integrate computers and technological equipment
into the curriculum. Age appropriate computer skills and technical direction will be
provided to the students for further advancement in their educational careers.
This Technology Plan is a living document, and will be reviewed periodically to
incorporate new technology resources and interest. Goals and objectives will be
reviewed annually by the Technology Committee and updated as needed.
2.0 Accomplishments
Over the years the technology tools have continued to serve the teachers and students at
the Jamestown Schools. Research, purchase, installation, and maintenance of all
technology was originally accomplished by volunteer teachers and parents. A technology
committee comprised of teachers, parents and community members continued to provide
support to the teachers and students in their technology needs. Eventually a Technology
Specialist was hired to support the teachers and school. Today a Technology Department
consisting of a part time Technology Coordinator and Technician, and Teacher Tech
Coaches support the schools, teachers and students with technology tools to assist and
enhance their education. A Timeline of successes can be found in Appendix A.
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Today the current technology includes:
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Internet connections to all computers
Faculty Email accounts through Google Apps
Digital Cameras
Computer Projectors
Document Cameras in all classrooms
Various educational software programs
Microsoft Office on all computers
Administrative computers
Student classroom computers
3 fixed computer laboratories and 5 mobile computer lab
20 tablet computers
Yamaha sponsored MIE program
Library on line card catalog
Web Based Student Information System
Complete Wireless Coverage
SmartBoard interactive whiteboards
In house Backup/Disaster recovery system
3.0 Current Status
3.1 Infrastructure
3.1.1 Equipment
Classrooms
Each grade level classroom utilizes their classroom computers to serve their curriculum
goals. All K-8 classrooms have at least 1 networked high-speed computer containing the
school's standard software suite (Appendix B). These machines allow access to the
internal school network and the Internet. Most classrooms have 1-3 additional computers
for student use. These computers are also equipment with the standard software suite and
have Internet access. In addition, all grades have access to networked laser printers. All
core classrooms have ceiling mounted projectors.
Library
The library in the Melrose School has 5 computers for student/staff use and the library in
the Lawn School has 6 independent computers. In total, both libraries serve
approximately 550 students and staff and contain some 22,500 books, audio and
videotapes, DVDs, CD-ROMs and periodicals. All computers offer access to the Internet,
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the school’s intranet, and all connect to the OPAC. The computers have standard
software programs such as Microsoft Office, and offer additional programs such as
PaintShop Pro, Type to Learn, Microworlds and Yoiks. Both libraries have a scanner and
a color inkjet printer attached. The librarian station in each school has access to the most
current version of Follet Destiny. There are computer labs available for use at both
schools, with 20 network-accessed computers in each space.
The library is also a member of the RILINK (Rhode Island Library Information Network
for Kids) network and LORI (Library Offices of Rhode Island) to share the resources of
our libraries and libraries throughout the state of Rhode Island. The Library Technology
Plan required by RILINK and LORI is attached as an Appendix C.
Seelinger Lab
The Seelinger Computer Lab is located in the Lawn School and consists of 20 thin client
computers in a lab setting. All have access to the school's standard software suite and
access to the school's network and Internet. An entire class can use the Seelinger
Computer Lab at one time such that instructions can be giving to all students
simultaneously. A ceiling mounted projector is installed to facilitate instruction. In
addition, the Seelinger Computer Lab is used after school for training groups up to 20
people.
8th Grade Science lab
The 8th Grade Science Lab contains 8 wireless notebook computers with the school's
standard software suite, access to the school's network, and the Internet. Their primary
use is for collection and analysis of lab data for science classes. Data probes that allow
for the collection of lab data interface with these computers. The collected data can then
be analyzed using specialized software on the science lab computers.
Lawn Mobile Labs (4)
Each Lawn Mobile Lab consists of 24 notebook computers with wireless network access
housed within a cart. These computers are available to all Lawn Ave classes, one per
grade. All computers have wireless access to the school network resources such as the
laser printers, shared folders, and the Internet.
Melrose Computer Lab
The Melrose Computer Lab and consists of 20 AIO Desktop computers in a lab setting.
This lab also has a SmartBoard system consisting of a ceiling mounted projector, an
interactive whiteboard and a dedicated computer.
Tech Education Lab
The Lawn “Tech Ed” Lab consists of 7 Apple iMacs which are primarily used for multimedia projects and various after school programs, including robotics, animation and film.
These machines are connected to the school network, Internet, and contain the standard
software suite. Additional software related to robotics, animation and film editing have
also been installed
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Resource Rooms
Resource classrooms are located in both Melrose and Lawn Schools. All Resource
classrooms have at least 1 computer connected to the school's network, Internet, and have
the school's standard software suite. These PCs are primarily used for special
applications relating to specific educational programs. Neo keyboards are assigned to
students as needed (see below)
Administration
The school administration personnel have computers with the school's standard software
suite, access to the school's network and Internet. In addition they may have software
applications specific to tasks required of the administration. Each of the administration
computers has access to a networked laser printer.
Network Resources
Network resources include network data folders, software programs available through the
network, and networked printers. There are many common network data folders that are
made available to various groups to promote sharing of information. For example, each
grade has a common folder that they can copy files to and from. The faculty also has a
common folder set up specifically for them to be able to access shared data. Software
programs that are resident only on the network servers are made available to the
appropriate personnel (faculty, students, administrators, etc) through permission granting.
Networked printers are those that are directly attached to the school network vice being
connected to a dedicated computer. There are 7 networked black and white laser printers
and 1 color laser printer located in the Lawn School and 5 black and white and 2 color
laser printer located in the Melrose School. All computers connected to the school
network have access to the majority of these printers. One of the printers in each school
has been placed in a secure location to ensure confidentiality when they are used to print
sensitive information such as IEP reports.
Technology Equipment Available To All Staff
The following technology is available for all faculty of the Jamestown school:
Computer Projector: The computer projector connects to the video and audio connector
of a computer. This projector will project everything that is normally seen on a
computer's monitor onto any surface such as a wall or large screen. The purpose of this
technology is for auditorium use, training, or full class instruction so that all may see the
computer's video at the same time. The Jamestown school currently has 2 mobile
projectors, one in each school and 6 mounted lab or classroom projectors
Digital Cameras: The Jamestown School currently has 8 digital cameras, four in each
building. These cameras store pictures on a memory card in JPEG format.These cameras
may be signed out through the library.
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3.1.2 Software
All computers in the Jamestown School District have, at a minimum, a standard software
suite as specified in Appendix B. Additional software licenses have been purchased for
specific purposes. Jamestown School computers may have one or more of the following
software programs installed in addition to the standard software suite:
 Inspiration
 Type to Learn
 Macromedia Dreamweaver
 Paintshop Pro
 Yoiks!
 GIS – Geographic Information System
 Robolab
 Microworlds
3.1.3 Network
The Jamestown School Network provides common network and Internet access to all
school computers. All classroom computers are connected to the school’s servers via
10/100 Mbps Ethernet connections. The Melrose and Lawn schools are connected
together via 2 pairs of fiber optic cables that provides up to 100 Mbps transmission
between the schools. This network provides all users with the ability to save data onto
the network folders (that are backed up daily) as well as access the Internet from any
computer in the school. Rhode Island Network for Educational Technology (RINET)
serves as the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to the Jamestown Schools. The RINET
connection first enters the schools’ network through a firewall unit located in the Melrose
Server Room. In addition, RINET provides Internet filtering to all computers. A filter
override password is provided only to teachers and staff in the event that resource web
sites are inadvertently blocked. To ensure smooth operation of the Jamestown School
network, policies, use, and configuration must be understood.
Map Topology
The topology of the JSD Network is provided in Appendix D. Although the connection
to the individual classroom computers is not shown, the classroom computers connect
directly to the hubs and switches represented in the diagram. 3 Fiber Optic pairs connect
the two school buildings, of which one pair is currently used for network traffic between
the schools, one is a spare, and the other is being used for telephone traffic. All other
connections are with Cat-5 & 6 wiring. Each school building has a switch stack in its
server room. One switch in each building has a fiber optic module that is used to connect
to the fiber optic cables between the buildings. Also attached to the switches are the
network servers. The Primary Domain Controller (PDC) and Firewall unit are located in
the Melrose school while the Lawn building holds a Print Server that manages the
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functions of the network printers in the Lawn building, and a Backup Domain Controller
that also serves as an application and file server.
Internet Connection
The current Internet Service Provider (ISP) is RINET (Rhode Island Network for
Educational Technology). RINET currently provides a connection at 20 Mbps to the
Internet. All computers in the school that are connected to the network also have access
to the Internet through the RINET connection. Before going out to the Internet, all traffic
is routed through the firewall that validates and grants access to the Internet. RINET
provides Internet content filtering for all Internet access. Inappropriate material is
blocked from being viewed on all computers. The Jamestown Technology Department
can control which type of sites are blocked as well as specify a web site to be blocked
3.1.4 Policies
All users of the Jamestown School network must use appropriate behavior, language, and
respect when utilizing the technology in the school. Any person found mistreating the
technology in any way will not be allowed to use these resources. All Staff and students
are required to sign a Technology Use Policy. The following policies were revised and
approved on the indicated dates:
Technology Acceptable Use Policy, approved 1/24/03
Internet Acceptable Use Policy, approved 1/24/03
Web Content Policy, approved 1/24/03
Policies can be found in the Appendix E.
3.1.5 Security and Disaster Recovery
Jamestown School currently has a significant investment in the physical hardware and
software infrastructure to support the academic and administrative operations. As the
school/faculty adopt more programs which rely on technology to meet their objectives,
the need will increase exponentially for security and disaster recovery, specifically, the
availability of the systems and the data stored on those systems. Security is addressed at
the Jamestown School for both physical and software data storage.
Access Security
The Jamestown School consists of computers running Windows 7, Windows XP and
Windows 2000, 2003 & 2008 Server all connected via a 10/100 MB Ethernet network.
Each student above grade 3 and the faculty have their own username and password as
well as a folder in which to save their data. These folders are located on the network
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servers and are shared to the network with permissions appropriate to the owner of the
folder. When logging onto the Jamestown School network each user has been granted
permissions as listed below:
Students have access to:
 Personal data folder
 Class folder
 Internet (through filtering software)
Teachers and Teachers’ Aides have access to:
 Personal data folder
 All Class folders
 Common Teacher folder
 Internet (through filtering software)
School Administrators have access to:
 Personal data folder
 All Class folders
 Common Teacher folder
 Office Related folders
 Internet (through filtering software)
Network Administrators have access to:
 Personal data folder
 All Class folders
 Teacher folder
 Tech Folder
 Internet (through filtering software)
Personal data folders are the home folders for each individual that has an account on the
network. All students in grades 4-8, and the faculty have their own account (unique
username and password) and a folder in their name in which to save their data. All
students in grades Pre-School to 3 use a general account (username and password that is
used by all students in the entire grade) for each grade. Logging on to the network (using
a username and password) is required to gain access to the Internet and network
resources. In addition to the personal folders, other folders are shared on the network that
only certain users can access. Each grade has a shared folder for all students and teachers
of that grade to access. The teachers also have a folder that only they can access.
Additional folders with special access are set up on an as needs basis.
Internet filtering software is used to protect the Jamestown Network from sites that
download destructive software and to protect the students form inappropriate material.
All students have access to the Internet through filtering software. In addition, all users
are filtered from specific sites that may download damaging software to the network.
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This can be software that will modify a computer's configuration or load a protocol on the
network that affects access speeds or modifies network files.
Access from a location outside of the school is available on an as needed basis.
Physical Security
Physical Security of the School’s technology involves the protection from theft
and damage through restricted access. Both the Melrose and Lawn schools are secured
after school hours. In addition, the network servers are located in the Melrose front
office and Lawn School server room that are locked outside of school hours even if there
are after school or evening activities.
Disaster Recovery
To ensure that the data stored on the school’s network computers is not lost in the case of
a disaster, computers are protected by either surge protection strips or Uninterrupted
Power Supplies (UPS); virus protection software is required; and the data stored in the
personal and shared folders of the network are backed up daily. The computers that are
protected by using UPS systems include school office computers and all Network servers.
All other computers are protected by surge protection. To protect against software
viruses, the school has installed an enterprise version of virus protection software that
protects all computers simultaneously. In case of the loss of a file or files we have setup
up a Dell Appassure system to back up all data files.
3.1.6 Telecommunications
The schools telecommunication systems are used to provide effective communication
throughout the home/school/district/community. There are currently 3 incoming lines
with 16 internal lines in the Melrose School and 9 internal lines in the Lawn School. All
lines have voice mail. This system is used for outside communication and internal staff
communication. There are also 5 Sprint Nextel phones which are used to communicate
internally to and among the mobile staff such as the custodians and other maintenance
staff.
3.2 Professional Development
Many of our teachers have taken advantage of the Teachers and Technology grant
program offered by the Rhode Island Foundation. (more than 30% of our teachers have
had RITTI training) This training has provided introduction into web design, use of the
Internet, email applications, and the basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel. With this
introduction, the teachers not only learn how to use the software tools on the computers,
but they bring the tools into their classrooms for the students to use as an enhancement to
their learning. In addition to RITTI training, we often secure the services of outside
trainers who are experts in their fields.. When formal training is not available the
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members of the Tech Department will step in to provide training as needed. Currently we
have a teacher on staff who has been certified as a SmartBoard trainer. Professional
Development outside school is also encouraged and grant money is usually available for
this purpose.
In June of 2009 we administered a technology survey to our faculty. We are using the results of
the survey to guide our future professional development. Our school district is a member of the
Successful Practices Network. The Successful Practices Network, in partnership with the
International Center for Leadership in Education, connects us with other schools around the
country to address critical issues focused on teaching and learning. Teachers can access on online course called Collaborating Online for Rigor and Relevance. Teachers can access an
extensive bank of gold-sealed lessons that address higher order thinking skills with relevant
learning for students. The site hosts webinars, podcasts and EduTalk discussions with colleagues
around the country. To assist with implementing professions development a .5 FTE Professional
Development Facilitator was hired. The general duties of this person are to Facilitate and/or
provide professional development and support teachers in planning and implementing rigorous
and relevant instruction to improve the achievement of all students.
3.3 Technology Support Personnel
The Jamestown School Technology Support Personnel is currently made up of the
Technology Staff, Technology Coaches and the Technology Committee. Together these
individuals and groups work at providing the Jamestown School with the technology it
needs and desires to support the teachers in their tasks to educate the students of
Jamestown. The Technology Staff is comprised of a full time Director of Technology and
a part time Hardware Specialist. The Technology Coaches can be as many as four
teachers within the school that assist the Technology Staff, help integrate the technology
into the classroom, and assist fellow teachers with the school’s technology. The
Technology Committee is a volunteer organization made up of the Technology Staff,
Administrators, teachers, parents and community members. It is open to any interested
persons who would like to help influence the use of technology at the Jamestown School.
3.4 Funding
Technology at the Jamestown school is funded through a variety of sources including the
town and state including a current Erate subsidy of 40% for our internet access and
telecommunications services. Every effort is also made to procure money through grants
and fundraising. The Town of Jamestown funds the majority of the tech budget.
The latest funding initiative has been with the Jamestown Education Foundation, through
Congressman Kennedy’s office, to secure an appropriation through NASA to work
collaboratively with the school department on a science and mathematics initiative
involving Renewable Energy. Lawn School will purchase a weather station for use in
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observing and recording local weather patterns and analyzing data captured by the
weather station as wind and solar energy is studied. The weather station will be linked to
our server. The school will be working with the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate
School of Oceanography and the students will be accessing data recorded from their
extensive wind energy studies.
3.5 School Web Site
The Jamestown Schools web site can be found at www.jamestownri.com/school. This
web site is designed to provide school information to students, parents, and community
members. General information is provided on the district page concerning both schools
such as office hours, office phone, directions, monthly and annual calendars, as well as
messages from the nurse, Principals, and Superintendent. School cancellations and
delays are indicated on the front page when needed. Committees and clubs are welcome
to post a web site under the school’s site. Currently the School Committee, Melrose
School Improvement Team (SIT), Lawn SIT, and Special Education Local Advisory
Committee (SELAC) have informative web links off the Jamestown School district home
page.
3.5.1 Classroom Pages
Specific classroom information provided to students and parents comes from the
individual pages created and maintained by the teachers. These are accessed via the
distinctive school pages, one each for the Melrose and Lawn schools. The content of a
teacher’s web site is solely up to the teacher. However, if a teacher has a web site
present it must adhere to the Web Site Policy (see Appendix E). Many teachers offer
general information such as a monthly newsletter or pictures from a classroom activity, or
student work. By 8th grade, the web sites are more specific and complex. The teachers
are providing homework assignments and extra information for the students that may
assist them in completing their homework.
4.0 Objectives
4.1 Teacher Support and Growth
Support of the Teachers in their learning, understanding, and use of technology is
essential if the students of Jamestown are to be literate in technology. Support is
provided by the Technology Department to the Jamestown teachers and staff in many
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Computer Lab Training
o Basic Computer Use
o Microsoft Office products
o Web Design
Our approach is to be responsive. We occasionally poll teachers as a group to determine
which courses would be most desired but our most reliable feedback comes from the tech
coaches who as teachers have a better understanding of and ability to ascertain the needs
of their coworkers. Once courses have been identified we attempt to offer those courses
using resources from RINET, parents, other teachers and our technical staff. When the
instructor is also a Jamestown teacher, rich examples are provided to show how the
application is used in his class or as a management tool. Seeing great examples in use by
their peers stimulates interest among other teachers. Technology classes will continue as
needed.
4.2 Technology in the Curriculum
Understanding that technology is only the tools that make everyday tasks more efficient,
Jamestown Schools recognized the importance of familiarizing and instructing students in
common technology tools. Teachers continue to use software programs such as
Microsoft Office to assist the students in their subject areas. In addition, research and
development of technology standards continues in the effort to include these standards in
appropriate grade level curriculum. Discussions will continue with North Kingstown
High School to understand the technological skills desired and required by entering
freshmen. In addition to developing technology standards, any additional resources
required to assist the teachers in the incorporation of technology in the curriculum will be
provided. This may include tech support in the classroom, teacher training, or specific
hardware or software equipment.
4.3 Hardware/Software availability
In order to support teachers, appropriate technology will be made available. Computer
labs which can support an entire class of students, 2-5 individual computers per
classroom, wireless coverage in all rooms, and up-to-date hardware and software are the
goals in providing technology support to the faculty. Continuing research into new
software and hardware technologies will be conducted in order to identify tools to
facilitate student learning. This includes taking full advantages of the technology of
Cellular, PCS, tablet and other emerging technology for accessing the web and
downloading data. All technology will be thoroughly investigated prior to purchasing the
equipment or software.
Below are some hardware/software technology goals:
 Computer Labs available in both buildings with up to date computers
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2-5 computers in every classroom as requested by the teacher
4-5 computers in each resource room
Wiring and furniture infrastructure to support the goals above.
Laptops for teacher’s to support curriculum and professional development.
Maintain state of the art media transfer hardware
Standard web site development software (i.e. Dreamweaver)
Maintain computers, refresh technology every 3-5 years
4.4 Community Service
The Jamestown Schools wish to offer technology resources to the community. Use of
the Seelinger or Melrose computer labs by the community may assist Scout troops in
their earning of badges, may be used to teach computer classes, or may be used for
administering certification tests. In the future we hope to open the labs to the public for
general computer and internet access. Use of facilities is arranged through the submitting
of a building use form.
4.5 Web Site
The Jamestown School’s Web site was modified and expanded in 2004 by creating a
Jamestown District home page and a separate home page for the Melrose and Lawn
Schools. Prior to that there had been one page combining the district and school
information. Currently a team of administrators, teachers and parents are looking into a
second overhaul of the site to bring more unity to the pages and more information to the
parents.
The goals for the Jamestown School Web Site include the following:
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Continued maintenance of the existing site.
100% Teacher participation in providing a classroom web site.
Update all pages so they are in compliance with the school’s Web Policy.
Overhaul the site and expand content to meet additional needs of parents and
students while simplifying the updating process for the staff.
4.6 Internet/Intranet
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The Internet is a vital educational link for both students and staff. The districts
commitment to taking full advantage of this resource may require periodic
expansions of our Internet access.
We now use a combination of Aspen and Google Apps locations to satisfy our in
house communication and file sharing needs.
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4.7 Plan Management
The Technology Plan will be reviewed annually by the Tech Committee and updated as
needed. At a minimum, this plan will be updated every 3 years.
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Appendices
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Appendix A: Timeline of Accomplishments
School yr
98-99
Tech Support
All Volunteer: Tech committee,
network install, computer repair
Tech Support
Part Time Tech Specialist, coaches,
volunteers
School yr
99-00
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Accomplishments
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170 computers
Installed Firewall
Standardized S/W Suite (Office
97, IE5.0, OE, Internet access
Internet Filtering S/w installed
(Surfwatch)
ISP connection upgraded to T1
(1.54 Mbps)
School Tech (Alphasmarts,
Digital Cameras, Projectors)
School yr
00-01
Tech Support
Accomplishments
Part time support, split between Tech
Specialist and Tech Coordinator, also
with a part time Technician
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190 computers
Network connection in all classrooms
Computer classes for Staff
Online Bulletin and Attendance
Automated Library Card Catalog (Follet
Software)
Teacher participation in Web Site at
72%
School wide antivirus S/W
installed
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01-02
Tech Support
Accomplishments
Full time support, split between Tech
Specialist, Tech Coordinator and
Technician
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Seelinger Lab – New computers and
configuration
Robotics Curriculum in 3rd and 4th Grade
Begin scheduled replacement of
classroom computers
School yr
02-03
Tech Support
Accomplishments
Full time support, split between Tech
Specialist, Tech Coordinator, and Technician
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Expanded Network by adding 24 port
switch.
Added Network Laser Printer for
Melrose 1st floor.
Purchased Yoiks! Software
Purchased Liberty’s Kids
26 New computers
School yr
03-04
Tech Support
Accomplishments
Full time support, split between Tech
Specialist, Tech Coordinator, and Technician
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Set up fixed Melrose Computer Lab
Purchased 3 additional Laser printers
Established Tech Mini Grants for
teachers
School yr
04-05
Tech Support
Accomplishments
Full time support, split between Tech
Coordinator, and Technician.
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Upgraded Network to Windows 2000
Set up 20 computer mobile lab for
Lawn school.
Set up 10 computer Robotics Lab
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School yr
05-06
Tech Support
Accomplishments
Full time support, split between Tech
Coordinator, and Technician. Contracted with
NK for select services.
 Expanded Wireless Network
 Upgrade 20 Melrose Lab Computers
 Replaced Library Laser Printers
 Rewired network panels in both
server rooms.
School yr
06-07
Tech Support
Accomplishments
07-08
Full time support, split between Tech
Coordinator, and Technician. Contracted
with NK for select services.
 Replaced primary switches in both
schools
 Incorporated First Lego League
competition into Tech Ed curriculum
 Purchased server and thin client
machines for future lab.
 Introduced web based calendars for
improved administration efficiency
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Full time support, split between
Tech Coordinator, and Technician.
Contracted with RINET for select
services.
Replaced batteries in Mobile lab laptops
Installed a 1TB network backup server
Intoduced the 1st SmartBoard system
into the 7/8 math classroom.
Replaced the mobile lab cart to
facilitate use of the lab.
Implemented a parent messenging
service (Connect Ed)
Purchased new cameras for each
Library.
Obtained classroom license for web
based language instruction.
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School yr
08-09
Tech Support
Accomplishments
Full time support, split between Tech
Coordinator, and Technician. Outside
consultants are used for select support
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Replaced the Business Server
Purchased Color Printer for Lawn
School
Purchased and installed 5 SmartBoards
Replaced Melrose PDC Server
Continued replacement of W98
machines
Purchased and installed SysAid Help
Desk Software
Upgraded the Lawn Library Computers
Purchased Classlink lab managements
software
School yr
09-10
Tech Support
Full time support, split between Tech
Coordinator, and Technician. Outside
consultants are used for select support
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Upgraded the Lawn Mobile Lab
Replaced Melrose Lab computers with
managed thin clients.
Hardwired the Melrose Lab
Hardwired the Tech-Ed Lab
Installed Classroom Computer centers
in Melrose
Moved email to Google Apps
Purchased additional Smart Boards for
instructional rooms.
Installed a new wireless system in Lawn
for complete coverage.
School yr
10-11
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Tech Support
Full time Director of Technology, part time
Hardware Technician. Outside consultants are
used for select support
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Replaced Special Ed Teacher desktop
computers with laptops.
Established complete wireless coverage
in the Melrose School
Installed Classroom Computer centers
in several Lawn instructional rooms.
Provided all teachers with document
cameras
Purchased second mobile lab for 6th
grade
Replaced Tech-Ed lab computers with 7
iMacs.
Increased bandwidth to 7MB
Moved to a new Student Information
System
School yr
11-12
Tech Support
Full time Director of Technology, part time
Hardware Technician. Outside consultants are
used for select support
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Replaced 1/3 of Teacher desktop
computers with laptops.
Opened Parent Portal in Aspen
Setup Cloud Based Backup System
Replaced Domain Server
Replaced several network printers
School yr
12-13
Tech Support
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Full time Director of Technology, part time
Hardware Technician. Outside consultants are
used for select support
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Reconfigured Wireless to enhance
security and support BYOD.
Created Aspen Contact/Student Info
Verification System
Purchased 20 laptops for Melrose
Mobile Lab
Increased bandwidth to 20MB
Replaced Melrose Lab Thin Clients
with 20 AIO Desktops
Provide 1/3 of teaching staff with
laptops.
Replaced Business Server
School yr
13-14
Tech Support
Full time Director of Technology, part time
Hardware Technician. Outside consultants are
used for select support
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Purchased 20 tablet computers
Reconfigured Terminal server and set
up Dell Appassure Backup system
Set up 2 iPad printers
Purchased additional laptops to fill
Lawn mobile labs to capacity (24)
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Appendix B: Jamestown School Standard Software Suite and
Hardware Purchasing Requirements
Jamestown Standard Software Suite
Operating System
Word Publishing, etc
Internet Access S/W
Microsoft XP or 7 Professional
Microsoft Office 2007
FireFox 6
Virus Protection
Sophos
The configuration of each computer in the Jamestown school must be compatible with
the school’s network infrastructure. The Technology Committee has decided on a
standard software configuration that is to be available on all classroom, lab, and
administrative computers. In order to accommodate this software standard, there is a
minimal hardware configuration required. Below is a list of the software that is to be
available on all computers as well as a table explaining the minimum and optimal
requirements for a newly purchased computer. In addition, Jamestown has been very
fortunate to receive computer donations. The minimal acceptable hardware configuration
for a donation computer is also listed.
Jamestown School Hardware Requirements
CPU
CPU Speed
RAM
Hard Drive
Monitor
Peripherals
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New (min)
New (Optimal)
Pentium IV
2 GHz
512 M
20 G
17”
USB
CDRW or CDRW/DVD
10/100 bps Ethernet NIC
Pentium Dual Core
2.5 GHz
>2G
>20 G
17” Flat Screen
USB
CDRW or CDRW/DVD
10/100 bps Ethernet NIC
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Donations
(Min)
Pentium IV
2GHz
128 M
6 Gig
USB
CD-ROM
CD-RW or
DVD
10/100 bps
Ethernet NIC
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Appendix C: Library Technology Plan
Jamestown School Library Technology Plans
2011-2014
The mission of the Jamestown School Library Media Center is to ensure that students and
staff are effective users of ideas and information.* This mission is accomplished:
 by providing intellectual and physical access to materials in all formats, and by
integrating information technology into the library throughout the curriculum.
 by providing students with the intellectual and workplace skills demanded in the
21st Century by providing universal access to technology, including by not limited to
the use of computers, online catalogs, desktop applications, scanners, computers and
software and the recognition of intellectual property rights and through teaching
information literacy skills.
 by providing instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading,
viewing and using information and ideas
 by working with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the needs of
individual students.
Goal 1 – To provide intellectual access to information through learning activities that are
integrated into the curriculum and that help students achieve information literacy by
developing effective cognitive strategies for selecting, retrieving, analyzing, evaluating,
synthesizing, creating and communicating information in all formats and in all content
areas of the curriculum.
Objective A: – A variety of media formats will be available to students in as
many curriculum related subject areas as possible. Instructional units will be created in
collaboration with teachers that directly relate to the curriculum.
Activities for Implementation:
By completing a mapping of the curriculum, using teacher input, the LMS will work to
create a collection that satisfies the needs of the instructional units. The students, through
the Destiny/RILINK consortium may use the InterLibraryLoan service, provided free by
the state, to enhance their own learning, research, and educational needs.
Inventory will be taken to determine what specific varieties of media formats are
available. Which formats not currently in the collection are appropriate for these learning
levels and their information needs? What can be added this year? What will have to
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wait? What other media are schools using for their programs that we can integrate into
our own curriculum ?
*Information Power:Guidelines for School Library Media Programs (1988), p.1. Cited
from Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning, (1998) p.7.
Goal II – To provide physical access to information through:
a.
A carefully selected and systematically organized
collection of diverse learning resources that represent a wide range of
subjects, levels of difficulty & formats:
b.
A systematic procedure for acquiring information
and materials from outside the library media center and the school through
such mechanisms as electronic networks, interlibrary loan, and
cooperative agreements with other information agencies; and by review of
professional materials such as, but not limited to, Tech & Learning,
School Library Journal, Voya, to discover new media to enhance and
enrich instruction.
Objective A: – The library media center’s collection will be as diverse in
subjects, levels of difficulty and formats as funding permits and be evaluated
continuously in an effort to reach this objective.
-The library media center will maintain and teach the use of
online software through subscriptions and links to free to softwares such as Glogster,
Animoto, wikispaces, AskRI.org and various other educational software.
Objective B:– A listing of websites will be compiled that relate to
curriculum areas and that have been thoroughly checked and evaluated by the library
media specialist to ensure that they are suitable for students and/or staff. These sources
will be disseminated through the library web page.
Objective C: – Instruction in using a range of equipment for accessing
local and remote information in any format will be incorporated into instructional units
wherever appropriate
Activities for Implementation:
Evaluate the collection to determine any curriculum needs that aren’t currently being met,
especially new or updated curriculum areas.
Use the Mac stations in the Seelinger lab to instruct students on the use of the Macintosh
Operating System, to use softwares available such as I-Movie, Animoto, Comic Life, to
create projects aligned with curriculum.
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Teach 5th grade students how to do powerpoint, and incorporate the use of print and nonprint reference and searching the internet for information and images as required by the
assignment.
To collaborate with 5th grade on producing I-movies created by students, using materials
from the Jamestown Historical Society Online Catalog and primary materials made
available
Goal III - To provide learning experiences that encourage students and others to become
discriminating users and skilled creators of information through comprehensive
instruction related to the full range of communications media and technology.
Objective A: – Within instructional units, special attention will be given
to the evaluation component so that students are continuously comparing and contrasting
information sources.
Objective B: – During the school year, students will be given the
opportunity to create a project using their original literature and artwork. Use of
computers, Flip cameras, digital cameras, etc. may be integrated into the project.
Objective C: - The library media center will acquire and/or house
assistive technology services and resources to provide all students with learning
disabilities equal access to the general curriculum and equal access to information.
Objective D: - The 6th grade will, through our subscription to the I-Safe
Gold, a Safe Schools Education Initiative, receive a thorough education, via videos,
lesson plans and projects, to recognize, and avoid, and refuse to participate in, dangerous,
destructive, or unlawful behavior online.
Activities for Implementation:
As part of instructional units, students may be given the opportunity to create print and
non-print projects. The use of digital cameras and computer software will be
incorporated into lessons. Projects can be done individually or in groups depending on
the nature of the project.
The library media specialist, if asked, will contact TechACCESS of Rhode Island to
participate in the Schools Project for Assistive Technology, The Assistive Technology
Initiative of the Rhode Island Department of Education, Office of Special Needs.
Goal IV – To provide leadership, collaboration, and assistance to teachers and others in
applying principals of instructional design to the use of instructional and information
technology for learning. To encourage collaboration beyond the classroom.
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Objective A: – The LMS will bring to the attention of staff information
helpful to their instructional units and their professional interests.
Objective B: – The LMS will connect with each teacher in the school on
collaborative project, whether on an instructional unit, a creative program or sharing of
information.
Activities for Implementation:
Use of all the computer labs for instruction, teaching colleagues how to create and
maintain blogs, wikis, etc. Use of Classblogmeister for connecting with other classrooms
around the world to participate in collaborative projects initiated by other teachers around
the globe, and from projects that we initate.
Goal V –To provide a program that functions as the information center of the school,
both through offering a locus for integrated and interdisciplinary learning activities
within the school and through offering access to a full range of information for learning
beyond this locus.
Objective A: – Students in grades 3 and up will become aware of the wide
variety of information available and by the time they leave elementary school, will have a
thorough knowledge of how to access information beyond the library media center’s
collection.
Objective B: – to bring members of the educational and commercial
community into the classroom to broaden the scope of their learning and inform them
about their community and beyond.
Activities for Implementation:
We have implemented Destiny, through Follett as our library management system.
RILINK and the East Bay Education Collaborative now support our online catalog and
allow for interlibrary loan between 98 other Rhode Island Schools. In addition, our
membership in RILINK provides the ability to receive materials from libraries
worldwide, to access articles through WorldCat, Wilson, Gale and many other databases.
It also allows us to borrow various formats of materials from Universities in the HELIN
consortium.
The LMS will bring members of the community into the classroom as part of
enrichment/classroom/reading week programs. Author visits via Skype are being
planned. Authors who have visited our libraries will be repeating their visits to our
school.
Goal VI – To provide resources and activities for learning that represent a diversity of
experiences, opinions, and social and cultural perspectives and to support the concept that
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intellectual freedom and access to information are perquisite to effective and responsible
citizenship in a democracy.
Objective A: – The library media center’s collection will reflect a
diversity of experiences, opinions, and social and cultural perspectives so that on any
topic related to the curriculum, there is an opportunity to compare and contrast sources.
The LMS will evaluate the collection on an ongoing basis in an effort to attain such
diversity.
Objective B: – Activities in instructional units will incorporate a diversity
of experiences, opinions and social and cultural perspectives whenever possible.
Activities for Implementation:
Research the best of multicultural books and periodicals using reference books and
professional journals, and purchase them for the library.
Create an instructional unit focusing on diversity. Black History Month and Women’s
History month would be a good place to start. Work on global collaborative projects with
other States, Nations, Provinces, so that students can appreciate the similarities and
differences within cultures other than our own.
To maintain, and teach the Culturegrams database to students and staff.
EVALUATION OF ACTIVITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
1. Were all the plans of action implemented?
2. If not, which ones weren’t and why?
3. What problems were encountered?
4. What strategies were most effective?
5. What would I change?
6. What would others like to see changed?
YEARLY EVALUATION SHEET
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1. Is the mission of the library media center the same? Are we fulfilling our
mission? What examples illustrate that?
2. Are our goals and objectives the same? Are they being met? Should we be more
ambitious as to what we can accomplish in the next year?
3. Do the roles of Library Media Specialist continue to be that of Teacher,
Information Specialist and Instructional Consultant? What new needs of the
curriculum need to be addressed?
4. Is the selection policy a useful and up-to-date document? Should new formats
and their criteria for selection be included? Should the procedure and form for
reconsideration of materials be changed?
5. Do all the procedures remain the same? With the addition of new technologies,
what has changed and should be reflected in the manual?
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Appendix D: Network Topology
Building 2
Building 1
4210 –26 port
192.168.0.64
4210 –52 port
192.168.0.62
Super Stack 3
Baseline 10/100
Super Stack 3
Baseline 10/100
4210 –52 port
192.168.0.63
4200 Switch
192.168.0.48
Firewall
Fiber
4200 Switch
192.168.0.49
Super Stack 3
Baseline 10/100
Router
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Appendix E: Network Policies
Technology Acceptable Use Policy
The School Committee
supports the investment
in computers
and other technology in
Technology
Acceptable
Use Policy
order to aid in the educational experience of all students. School Technology includes
any school computer, electronic equipment, or other such device managed by the
Technology Department. Students shall be instructed as to the proper use of any school
technology, after which each student shall be responsible to use the school technology
appropriately.
Students shall:
 Use school technology with care and protect all technology from damage.
 Use school technology as demonstrated by the teacher or staff.
 Always use the assigned username and password to access the school network.
 Always use school technology in ways that are not harmful physically, in words,
or graphically to any person.
 Observe copyrights.
 Refrain from altering the hardware or software configuration of any technology
without permission from the Technology Department.
 Follow the Internet Acceptable Use Policy when accessing the Internet.
Privacy
Network storage areas are the property of the Town of Jamestown, and are made
available to students for their use. Users should expect that files stored on the school
network may be viewed by others. No promise of privacy is made or implied for files
stored on the school network. Network administrators and/or school administration may
review files, communications, and web sites visited in order to maintain system integrity
and insure that users are using the system responsibly.
Limitations
The district will not be held liable for any lost, damaged, or unavailable information due
to technical or other difficulties.
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Internet Acceptable Use Policy
Internet Acceptable Use Policy
The School Committee recognizes the rich educational opportunities available through
the Internet and supports access to this resource by students. The School Committee also
recognizes that the Internet is an extension of the human experience and contains material
that is not appropriate to children. However, the benefit of Internet Access far outweighs
the undesirable aspect of this technology.
To minimize undesirable effects of Internet use, the following guidelines shall be
followed to the greatest extent possible:
 Faculty shall review and evaluate resources and materials, which support
instruction.
 Lessons shall be designed to point students to those Internet sites that have been
reviewed and evaluated prior to use.
 Faculty shall provide developmentally appropriate guidance to students as they
make use of telecommunications and electronic information resources to conduct
research and other studies.
 While students may be able to move beyond identified resources to others, which
have not been evaluated by staff, they shall be provided with guidelines and lists
of resources particularly suited to learning objective.
 The Technology Department, to the best of its ability, shall ensure that Internet
Filtering software or device(s) are in place to block inappropriate Internet material
from student access.
Internet Use Regulations
All students and staff shall have on file a properly signed Permission for Technology Use
and Internet Access or Acceptance of Technology Use and Internet Access Policies.
All students shall be informed by faculty of their rights and responsibilities as users of the
Internet prior to use, either as an individual user or as a member of a class or group.
Students are responsible for complying with rights and responsibilities and honoring the
agreements they have signed.
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To use the Internet in ways that are not harmful to others or their property, and are
within the law.
To protect oneself and others by not issuing any addresses or telephone numbers
over the Internet, remembering that Internet communications are not private.
To observe copyrights.
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To be considerate of, and courteous to, others on the Internet.
To refrain from commercial activity (defined as buying, selling, bartering, or
advertising), including but not limited to, the use of credit cards.
Internet Filtering
The Jamestown School and School Committee recognizes that although the Internet is a
great educational resource, it also contains material inappropriate to our students. To
protect the students from inappropriate material, Internet Filtering shall be in place. All
web sites shall be monitored by either software or hardware Internet Filtering device(s)
and inappropriate web sites will be blocked from view. Understanding that the Internet is
ever changing and that new sites come and go at great frequency, no Internet Filtering
software or device can provide 100% protection from inappropriate material. The
Technology Department shall be responsible for ensuring that appropriate Internet
Filtering is performed.
Limitations
The district will not be held liable for any lost, damaged, or unavailable information due
to technical or other difficulties. Beyond the clarification of rights and responsibilities,
and Internet Filtering as described, the district is not responsible for restricting or
controlling the activities of individuals utilizing the Internet.
Web Content Policy
Web Content Policy
The Jamestown School, in the development of a web site that is available to the public,
has adopted policies to govern the content of any web page representation of the School. The
intent of the Jamestown School website is to provide parents, students, and the general public
with helpful information about the school and school activities. This may include schedules
of extra curricular activities, calendar of events, dates of report card distribution, and listing
of homework assignments. In the provision of this type of information the Jamestown
School's web site shall have:
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appropriate content (images, graphics, text) that is not offensive.
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any students' work only identified by referencing the student's first name and last initial.
content related to classroom curriculum.
content that is current and up to date.
teacher/specialist sites with a minimum of the following information:
 Identification of Teacher/Specialist, Grade, and Class
 Description of program or class
 Preferred means of contacting the teacher/specialist
 Link back to the school’s home page, and if multipaged, links on all pages referring
back to the teacher/specialist’s main page.
The Jamestown School's web site shall not have:
 inappropriate content (images, graphics, text or advertisements) or links to inappropriate
content.
 pictures of students if parental permission has been denied.
 pictures of students along with the name of the students.
All new web sites (entirely new teachers, clubs, or activities sites) that will be posted on
the Jamestown School's public web site shall be previewed and approved for release by the
superintendent or the superintendent's designated web approval representative. Once
approved and posted, the content of a web site (including addition of web pages within a
teacher’s, club’s, or activity’s site) may be updated on a regular basis by individuals selected
by the superintendent or the designated representative.
Good web design will be practiced in all pages of the Jamestown School Web Site. This
includes:
 ensuring that the user can easily navigate from one page to the next and back to the main
pages
 providing buttons or links to return to main or important pages
 ensuring that each page does not take an undesirable amount of time to load on the user's
browsers (minimize graphics and images)
 web developers must test their designs in at least Netscape and Internet Explorer
 concern should be given to those who may have older computers with little memory and
slow processor speeds.
 periodic review of links to ensure that they are still valid and have not changed to include
inappropriate material.
Any user of the school web site realizes that he/she is representing the school and will
adhere to this policy. Content and privilege to post on this web site will be determined
by the superintendent. All material posted to this site is the property of the Jamestown
School Department. The superintendent may remove any web site or part of a web site at
any time.
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Appendix F: 3 Year Tech Plan
 School Year 12-13
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Objectives
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Replace 1/3 of the certified staff’s laptops.
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Upgrade older student workstations
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Migrate to the use of classroom pages in ASPEN
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Increase Bandwidth
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Increase Budget to compensate for loss of A31 Funding
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Purchase Smart Tables for early elementary classrooms
o Budget
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Salary- Computer Technicians: $90908.00
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Professional/Technical Services: $30000.00
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Supplies: $2000.00
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Classroom Equipment: $20000.00
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 School Year 13-14
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Objectives
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Replace 1/3 of the certified staff’s laptops.
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Upgrade older student workstations
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Set up Remote access for all staff.
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Increase Technology Staff hours.
o Budget
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Salary- Computer Technicians: $105972.00
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Professional/Technical Services: $30000.00
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Supplies: $2500.00
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Classroom Equipment: $20000.00
 School Year 14-15
o
Objectives
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Replace 1/3 of the certified staff’s laptops.
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Upgrade older student workstations
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Replace Seelinger Lab thin clients with desktops
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Increase Bandwidth to meet state minimums and support PARCC
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Replace older switches and cat 5 cabling between closets
o Budget
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Salary- Computer Technicians: $109151.16
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Professional/Technical Services: $35000.00
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Supplies: $2500.00
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Classroom Equipment: $20000.00
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