Quitman County Schools
Georgetown, Georgia
Three-Year Technology Plan
July1, 2012 – June 30, 2015
Technology Plan Creation Date: June 14, 2012
Superintendent
Allen Fort
Quitman County Schools
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Table of Contents
I.
Vision for Technology Use……………………………..……………………...……3-5
District Mission/Vision and Access………………………………….....3-5
II.
Current Reality………………………………………………………………….….5-9
Access to Technology/Data Sources……………………………………5-6
Technology Uses………………………….…………………………….6-8
Gap Analysis……………………………………………………………5-9
Goals, Strategies, and Benchmarks …………………………………………..9-24
III.
Communication and Marketing……………...………………………………….25
Communication/Marketing………………………………….………..…25
Integration/Coordination with Long-Range Initiatives…………………25
IV.
Professional Development…………………….……………………………..26-27
V.
8th Grade Technology Literacy…………………………………………………..27
VI.
Appendices…………………………………………………………………..
Acceptable Use Policy……………………………………………….28-31
Interoperability and Redeployment…………………………….………..32
“CIPA”………………………………………………………….……….33
Internet Use Policy………………………….…………………….……..34
Technology Use Policy…………………………………………..………35
Internet Network Access Agreement…………………………..…….36-37
Laptop Agreement Form………………………………………..…….…38
QCS Technology Survey……………………………………….……39-43
Computer Software Inventory…………………………………………..44
Software Application Form……………………………………………..45
Software Evaluation Criteria……………………………………………46
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I.
Vision for Technology Use
Compose an overall mission and/or vision which describes the steps the LEA is
taking to ensure all students/teachers have increased access to technology.
Include a list of specific vision statements for system educational improvement
over a three year period
The mission of the Quitman County School System Technology Department is to provide and
support an environment in which all stakeholders — students, educators, support staff, parents,
and the community — use technology as a tool in all facets of the educational process.
Technology will be utilized to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities, have an
equal opportunity to access technology, to graduate high school, and to be successful in an
information-driven, global society.
Quitman County School System wants to be recognized as a world-class school system that
holds a vision of excellence for all students with a 100% graduation rate with successful student
progression at each level. The district's mission: To ensure the academic success of each child,
each day, no excuses.
It is imperative that education remain relevant to the age in which we live. The ability to gather,
manipulate, and present data using technology as the medium is a required skill in the emerging
global community. Technology promotes the development of essential higher-order thinking
skills in a life-long learning model of education. The use of computers and other technologies for
problem solving has been identified as an integral component for a student’s success in higher
learning and in the new workplace. The Quitman County School District’s vision for technology
is that students will be fluent in the use of technology so that its application becomes
commonplace for them.
Technology can captivate and engage students thereby impacting academic achievement. In
order for technology to have maximum effect on academic achievement, professional learning
for teachers is imperative so that they feel competent in the ever-changing roles of technology
thus enabling them to fully implement the resources available to them. Our intranet facilitates
training and technical support to all district employees. Technology trainers provide professional
development opportunities focusing on available technologies with a student-centered focus.
Technology is a resource for expanding and creating new options in education. Teachers utilize
technology in two ways: for the delivery of instruction and as a professional tool. In Quitman
County, integration of technology into the curriculum is expected, and, as more teachers are
becoming comfortable with computers and software, this is becoming a reality.
As the district works toward providing students with an integrated curriculum relevant to their
needs, technology becomes an essential component in instruction. Believing that, uniform
technology integration standards will be implemented across all grade levels to develop
progressively more sophisticated levels of technology use. Teachers will integrate technology
on a daily basis with an increased focus on student uses to promote higher-order thinking skills
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and performance-based assessments. Students will use technology resources to access and apply
information to solve problems, communicate ideas, and reinforce academic skills. Students will
use interactive devices such as whiteboards, instant assessment devices, scientific probes, laptops,
and calculators to conduct experiments, present information, manage data, and demonstrate
understanding of concepts.
Handheld technology items will accelerate the implementation of research-based best practices in
instructional technology. In addition, this technology will support rigorous evaluation of programs,
particularly regarding the impact of these programs on student academic achievement and the
Georgia Performance Standards. Although past expenditures have introduced students, teachers and
leaders to basic technology, future purchases will not only allow students, teachers and leaders to
compete with more affluent areas, but will also prepare students, teachers and leaders to compete
internationally. Professional development to integrate technology will not only be given to the
teachers but the students as well.
In order to support the delivery of instruction, the focus will remain on maintaining and increasing
the accessibility of technology in all schools. We will continue to increase the number of 21stcentury
classrooms. As a standard, all new construction will be wired for 21stcentury capability. Existing
classrooms will be upgraded to include the minimum of a ceiling-mounted projector and an
interactive whiteboard device. Teachers will increase the utilization of stationary computer
labs, mobile wireless laptop labs, handheld devices, interactive whiteboards, instant assessment
devices, and video-streaming to provide meaningful instruction and curriculum enrichment.
Administrators will provide leadership by modeling confident and effective uses of technology
and telecommunication tools. Key administrators such as principals, counselors, and school
resource officers will be provided mobile computing devices that will afford them increased
productivity and immediate access to critical information. Administrative efficiency will be
enhanced through the use of PowerSchool, a web-based student information database; web-based
instruction; professional development; system-wide email; and video conferencing via the
Internet and intranet. Administrators will use online and software-based testing resources to
disaggregate data. This data will be used to focus instruction and strategies to enhance learning
for targeted subgroups.
In an effort to improve community perception, a high priority is placed on home/school
communication. Power Teacher Parent portal will be effectively utilized FY13. Student grades,
assignments, and attendance will be available to parents through secure logins to the system. Email
presently serves as an important communication tool between parents and teachers. Links to
teacher email addresses are provided on all school websites and will be available from the
parent portal in PowerSchool. Our school website is an instructional resource for parents,
teachers, students and the community. Every teacher in Quitman County School District have
their own website to provide resources and information regarding homework, assignments and
other activities going on within the classroom.
Information is offered to parents concerning emerging technologies in education, Internet
safety, and Internet resources. Parents will receive training and information through various
formats to understand and assist students with homework, test taking strategies, and technology
applications. Our students are able to utilize the Georgia Online Assessment System, Study Island,
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and EdOptions from home. The Georgia Online Assessment System and Study Island provides
students with CRCT and GHSGT practice exams. The EdOptions system is utilized as a credit
recovery, summer school and remedial resource. The school system will continue its efforts to
educate parents and community members on opportunities to utilize technology to raise
student achievement.
II.
Current Reality
Identify your data sources. What data does your technology inventory survey tell
you? Compose a narrative analyzing the gap in access to technology across the
district. Address the following groups—instructional, administrative,
parent/community, system readiness/system support—personnel/resources.
A. Access to Technology/Data Sources
The school and the system maintain inventories on all hardware, software and peripherals. The
state hardware survey conducted each fall is examined to determine areas of need within the
schools. State QBE, local technology, and applicable federal funds are used to fill in the gaps so
that all students in all schools have equitable resources. Within the schools, resources are
distributed so that all teachers and students have access to technology and Internet access. All
technology purchases are made based on the instructional value to meet our goals of increasing
student achievement.
Media centers and computer labs are scheduled flexibly so that students and teachers can access
resources quickly and easily. Media centers have 14 up-to-date computers for use with the
Alexandria circulation/catalog system in addition to the computers used for Internet research and
other software applications. Video distribution is installed in every school and is linked to every
classroom. All classrooms have at least two computers. The majority of our classrooms have
mounted projectors and an interactive whiteboard. LCD projectors and digital cameras are
available for teacher and student use in the media center. In addition to the video streaming
curriculum resources offered by PeachStar, the schools also have Galileo another on-line
resource. The District has two instructional computer lab and three mobile labs.
According to the 2011 Annual School Technology Inventory Survey, the Quitman County
School System possesses 157 computers; 135 are used for instructional purposes and 22 are
administrative computers. There are 375 students in the system so the ratio of students per
student computer is 2.0963. The school system has a local area network (LAN) in place
consisting of 2 schools and a central office. Land Line – Fiber connects the district demark and
schools at a speed of 1000 using Ethernet WAN topology. A 802.11a wireless system is also
implemented.
For security purposes the system uses NOD32 for its virus protection on workstations and
servers. The e-mail server uses Fortinet Anti-virus program and Barracuda to scan emails for
spam and viruses. Fortinet is the systems’ content filtering device that protects the system from
would be hackers and also keeps students and employees from accessing inappropriate websites.
Everyone that accesses the school systems network is required to login with a user id and
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password, and must agree to the acceptable use policy before permissions is granted to access the
network.
Students have access to basic application software (Microsoft Office), basic multi-media
software (PowerPoint), and other independent content-related software programs. An online
typing tutorial is available through InfoSource and an online Microsoft Tutorial is available
through SimpleK12. Various networked software is available for instructional use, tutorials,
simulations, and monitoring of student achievement, i.e. MAP, Study Island, Voyager Reading
and Math, Accelerated Reader, STAR, etc. Students with disabilities have access to software
that assists them in various other areas. Assistive/adaptive peripherals are available to meet
student/teacher needs.
The system maintains a web site that provides up-to-date information regarding school activities,
calendars, and general information. Parents may find information about their child’s school on
the school’s individual web site, linked through the main system web site. In addition, parents
may contact teachers and administrators through email.
B. Technology Use –
Instructional uses of technology
The Quitman County School District provides many ways for teachers to use technology in the
classroom. Projectors, sound systems, multiple computers in the classrooms and instructional
software packages are just some of the means the system offers to ensure teachers have every
tool necessary to effectively educate their students. Teachers can communicate with students
and parents through the school system’s website, and through email. This helps to get parents
involved in the education of their children which is extremely important to student success.
In order for teachers to use the technology effectively, the school system has provided high speed
network with drops and switches in every classroom that allows full connectivity to the school
systems network and to the Internet. Students and teachers have access to servers to store and
retrieve data. Wireless access is also available throughout our system for teachers and students to
utilize. Along with this, the school system provides a technology director that is capable of
attending to all the technology needs (troubleshooting, installing, maintaining, etc.) the system
may have.
Administrative uses of technology
The Quitman County School System provides all Principals, Department heads and other
administrators the technology that is needed for them to effectively do the work required by the
board of education, parents and students. Each person is provided with a computer, or
computers, and all software they need to do their work. Servers that are very capable of handling
the school system’s needs are setup and maintained by the Technology Director.
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PC Genesis, the accounting program, is used for all financial aspects of the school
district. This program is a client-server based DOS program written in COBOL. Access
is limited to central office employees only. All district financial, personnel, and
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purchasing information is controlled and managed through the PC Genesis program.
Quicken is used at the school level.
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PowerSchool, the student information software, is setup so that schools can input all
student data record information quickly and accurately and is supported by the SIS
coordinator, who is also our Technology Director. The Counselor and SIS Coordinator
input all student data into the program.
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Microsoft Exchange Outlook is the email system the entire school system uses for
effective communication between parents, students, administrators, teachers and other
individuals that are involved in the day to day operations of the school system.
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SEMS is the software package of choice for the Special Education Department and it is
used efficiently and effectively to write IEP’s and specialized student reports as well as
tracking due dates for student evaluations.
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Microsoft Office Suites are provided to every teacher and administrator for everyday
creation of documents and spreadsheets as well as Power Point presentations.
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EBoard is an online program used by the Board of Education to provide parents access to
online board policies.
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School Insites is the hosted choice of our school Website. We have three websites: The
district, elementary/middle school and the high school. All of our teachers have their
own personal page to distribute valuable information and resources to parents and
students.
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Wireless access to our system’s resources and guest internet connection is widely
available throughout the system assisting in e-mail access and presentations.
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All teachers maintain an electronic grade book called PowerTeacher which is a
component of PowerSchool. Schedules and student demographics are populated in
teacher grade books as part of the integrated student information relational database
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TimeForce Time clock finger print reader is used to enhance the accounting and payroll
responsibilities for use with all personnel.
Parent/Community uses of technology
Technology is an essential part of parental and community involvement. The Quitman County
School System utilizes the following technologies to keep stakeholders informed:
 The Quitman County Board of Education utilizes eBoard to post online board
policies, on the Internet;
 The school system has a website at www.quitman.k12.ga.us that contains
information about the schools and the district;
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Progress reports may be generated through the teacher grade book program, and these
reports may be emailed to parents as needed; in addition parents can received daily,
weekly or monthly reports via PowerSchool Parent Portal
The school system utilizes School Messenger an automated rapid-calling system,
used to notify parents of upcoming events, closings, and other important information;
and
The school system utilizes email and telecommunications to remain in two-way
contact with parents.
C. Gap Analysis Instructional uses of technology
QCS will continually evaluate their usage to ensure that the existing systems are being used to
their fullest extent. Outdated hardware and equipment is a concern district-wide. A short-term
budgeting goal will include replacing outdated and obsolete equipment that can no longer
function within the network and utilize necessary instructional programs. This process is a
crucial component of maintaining an effective and modern student-to-computer ratio.
All of our high school teachers, administrators and coaches have laptops in their possession;
however, this is not the case for our elementary and middle school teachers. Laptops are issued
on a first come first served basis within our elementary/middle school personnel. Because of
limited funding the district does not have much leeway as to purchase laptops for every teacher.
However, as the need for these teachers to have their resources with them has increased, the need
for additional laptop computers has also increased. The school system is currently reviewing a
variety of acquisition options, including three- year lease possibilities, to ensure modern and
effective equipment is available to these personnel.
Majority of the classrooms lack many components of a 21st Century classroom. The state defines
a 21st Century Classroom as one that includes a mounted projector, an interactive whiteboard, a
teacher laptop, student response system, student laptops, digital photography equipment and
editing software, and podcasting equipment, most educators lack the training needed to
implement these items fully. Furthermore, funding limitations make purchasing these items for
each classroom almost impossible. The system should evaluate instructional needs and plan
accordingly for the acquisition and deployment of this equipment. Furthermore, as 21st Century
trends indicate increasing use of mobile wireless technologies, such as student laptops and
mobile labs, universal school-level wireless access and support in both schools will be needed.
Administrative uses of technology
As with the teaching faculty and staff, certificated administrative personnel also must have met
the state's technology competency requirement for certification. Once again, this minimum
requirement does not address the fact that administrators and administrative support personnel in
the school system may lack the necessary skills to utilize existing administrative applications.
As with the teaching faculty and staff, ongoing professional learning is needed to ensure that
users take advantage of existing equipment and applications. Building- and district-level
administrators have a growing need for technology literacy in terms of data management. The
use of data as the foundation for instructional decision making continues to increase, and
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administrators must be able to assimilate and utilize data on demand and in real-time. Ongoing
training and support is required to make certain that data is used effectively.
The PC Genesis program is the school system's oldest administrative system; it is quickly
becoming obsolete in its current form. Only the central office staff members have access to this
program. All purchase orders must be processed with the information from the requisition being
reentered into the PC Genesis program. A joint evaluation is performed between the finance and
technology department to assess the continued use of this program.
The website offers a variety of tools and resources that will effective communication from our
teachers to the parents. However, it is not being used to its full potential. Monthly training
classes will be held with faculty/staff regarding their individual pages until they are comfortable
making changes on their own. The Increased training and support for faculty and staff will
guarantee they have the skills necessary to utilize the school system's website in a manner that
maximizes benefits for parents and the community.
Parent/Community uses of technology
While the school system's website features basic information about upcoming events, calendars,
menus, and pages for each of the schools, there is a need to expand its use. Ideally, individual
grade levels, departments, and/or teachers should be able to post information. Increased training
and support for faculty and staff members is needed to guarantee they have the skills necessary
to utilize the school system's website in a manner that maximizes benefits for parents and the
community
Online access to a secure parent portal — has not been available for parents. This access to
information was once considered novel by some but is quickly becoming a standard expectation
of parents. Ongoing support from the school system is needed to ensure this procedure be put in
place and once it is in place continue to be offered and remain functionally reliable. Training
opportunities should be provided, as needed, so parents understand what will be available and
how it may be accessed.
The District is currently re-engineering the district website to a more streamlined, easy-tonavigate portal. The district also needs to incorporate accessibility into the website for
convenient access by people with disabilities. As part of the overall re-design of the district
website, accessibility will be addressed and tested to ensure conformity to standards.
GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND BENCHMARKS
The purpose of technology is to enhance and support curriculum, instruction, communication, and
professional learning. QCSD has established the following goals for the instructional use of
technology, the use of technology as a data and resource management tool, and as a tool for both
internal and external communication. The objectives of the district improvement plan are
reflected in the following goals.
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Goals: Instructional Uses of Technology
Goal 1: Student will be competent in essential knowledge and skills.
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
Annual subscription to
SimpleK12 online
assessment system –
Technology Director
and classroom teachers
Elementary students will:
develop an understanding of the basic
functions of computer keyboarding,
Internet navigation, and program
applications.
By the end of 2013-14
school year,
Assessments will be
administered at the end of 3rd,
5th, 8th and 12th grade students.
50% of 3rd grade students
will be competent.
$6,500.00 (students)
$3,000.00 (teachers)
90% of 5th grade students
will be competent.
Title I ARRA and
local funds
Middle grade students will:
develop mastery of an office suite of
applications, begin to produce digital
products, and develop skill in navigation of
Internet resources
By the end of 2014-15
school year, 100 % of 8th
grade students will be
competent.
The state 8th grade technology
literacy test will be
administered.
By the end of the 2014-15
school year 100% of 12th
grade students will be
competent.
The district will also use
Simple K12 tools to assess
student’s learning and
comprehension
High school students will:
build upon the mastery of an office suite of
applications, produce more creative and
higher-level learning products including
the use of Internet resources and different
types of multimedia resources
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Goal 2: Utilize technology to support professional learning endeavors to maximize student learning
Strategies
Increase number of personnel trained to
support teachers’ use of instructional
technologies
Benchmarks
FY 10 – An increase of 3
technology –related PL
courses will be made
available to staff
FY 11 – An increase of 2
technology –related PL
courses will be made
available to staff
Evaluation Plan
Annual locally conducted gaps
analyses
Budget
Responsibility List
Local funds
Principal
Professional learning
funds
Technology Director
SimpleK12 assessment
Tool - $3,000
FY 12 – An increase of 2
technology –related PL
courses will be made
available to staff
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Goal 3: Provide appropriate access to hardware/software for teachers and students.
Strategies
Create 21st Century classroom
Elementary
Benchmarks
Annually – August 20122015: Equip 4 classrooms
with Mimo and mounted
projector, selection based
on teacher applications.
Evaluation Plan
-Student/teachers surveys
Budget
2012-2015 estimates
of purchased costs:
$6,200 annually
Project contingent
upon federal funding
(Title VI Part B, Title
IID, QBE, SPLOST).
Middle Grades
Annually – August 20122015: Equip 1 classrooms
with Mimo and mounted
projector, selection based
on teacher applications
2012-2015 estimates
of purchased costs:
$4,600 annually
Project contingent
upon federal funding
(Title VI Part B, Title
IID, QBE, SPLOST).
High School
Annually - August 2012 2015: Equip 6 classrooms
with Classroom Response
Systems and Wireless
Slates
2015- estimate of
purchased costs:
$18,000
SPLOST FUNDING
Quitman County Schools
Responsibility List
Asst Superintendent
Principal
Technology Director
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Goal 4: Continue to update, expand, and improve access to 21st Century Technologies
Strategies
Continue to provide LAN/WAN and
expand wireless access capable of handling
streaming applications and other highbandwidth uses
Benchmarks
FY 13- Research wireless
technology solutions and
begin E-rate application
process
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
Annual State Technology Inv
Local Funds $10,000
Erate $265, 000.00
Technology Director
FY 13 Complete E-Rate
application process
FY 13 – All classroom will
continue to have high
speed access to online
resources and the entire
district will be wireless by
2013
Install new switches and severs
FY 13 – Installation will be
completed
Technology Inventory
Local Funds $15,000
Erate $82, 110.37
Technology Director
MTC Consultants
Protect all computers with Anti-virus
software
No viruses
ESET NOD32 Installed
Ongoing
Assessment survey and network
management software
Local Funds $2,500
Technology Director
Provide additional bandwidth for internet
AT&T FY 13
Request through E-rate
Technology Inventory and
survey
Local funds $ 3000
AT&T
Technology Director
Superintendent
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Goal 5: Utilize technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, promote creativity, and improve student academic
performance & technology literacy
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
Acquire and utilize student response
system to assist in students in preparations
for state testing
Student passing the CRCT
will increase 10% in all
subject areas over the next
three years
CRCT results and other
assessment data
Instructional/Title 1
$15,000
Principal
Superintendent
Technology Director
Increase the percentage of
students meeting and
exceeding on the GA 5th &
8th and 12th Grade Writing
Assessment by 7-10% over
3 years
CRCT results and other
assessment data
PTO donation
Local funds $10,000
Technology Director
K-3 will increase
comprehension scores on
CRCT and local school
assessments
CRCT
Kindergarten Assessment
School Assessment
Media and Title 1
$3,000
RTI Coach
Media Specialist
FY 15
Acquire and utilize student software to
assist students in preparation for state
testing:
Study Island
Brain POP
EdOptions
Accelerated Reader
Acquire listening centers to promote
fluency, comprehension and awareness of
appreciation of children’s literature
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Goals: Administrative Uses of Technology
Goal 1: Technology will be used administratively to gather, access, and transmit demographic. Fiscal, and assessment data and
any other data required by state and federal agencies.
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
The school system will continue providing
training for all personnel on the use of
emerging technology as it applies to
system-wide management
PowerSchool and its
Classroom, Period
Attendance, Spec. Ed., and
Test History modules will
continue to be implemented,
and appropriate personnel
will be trained as
appropriate by FY 2013.
FY 2013, observe the ability of
personnel to maintain accurate
student and/ or financial
transaction records and to
prepare and submit required
state reports in a timely manner
will be examined.
Local Funding $6,000.00
Technology/SIS
Director
Administrative Staff
FY 2013, observe teacher
ability to electronically access
information and tools relevant
to their administrative tasks.
Transportation routing/field
trip software, bus
maintenance/troubleshooting
software/hardware will be
implemented, and
appropriate personnel will
be trained as appropriate by
FY 2015.
Quitman County Schools
Local - $12, 000.00 –
Annual Projected
Amount, Estimated
Asst. Principal
Bus Shop Supv
Technology Dir
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Goal 2: Improve the technology skills of all teachers and develop their capacity and desire to facilitate engaging learning
experiences for all students.
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
Teachers/administrators will use teacher
utility programs to increase efficiency and
productivity.
Training will take place on a
quarterly basis or sooner if
needed.
Power Teacher will be used to
produce report cards every 9
weeks and progress reports
every 4 ½ weeks.
Local Funds $6,000
SEMS Web application for
writing IEPs
(August 2009)
IEPs will be posted on SEMS
Web application.
Local Funds – $2,500
Technology Director
Power School
Personnel
Special Ed Director
Newsletters to parents
Principal
Annual needs assessment
Teacher/staff annual surveys
Continue us of fingerprint readers and
timeclock software for personnel
Quitman County Schools
Annually make
recommendations for
purchasing software support
Hardware/Software inventories
Timesheets
Maintenance and
Customer Support
Local Funds
$3,000.00
School Secretary
Technology Director
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Goal 3: Increase the application and use of technology equipment and applications to enhance job performance and productivity
Strategies
Benchmarks
Provide in-depth training for all personnel
using administrative software through
SimpleK12 distance learning online software
and will be evaluated on the proficiency of use
FY 13 33% of teachers will
be competent on
Integrating Technology in
the Classroom with WEB
2.0 Tools
Evaluation Plan
(CIP) Curriculum Integration
Plan
Budget
Local Funds
$3,100
Responsibility List
Superintendent
Principal
Technology Director
Online Assessments
FY 14 66% of teachers will
be competent on
Integrating Technology in
the Classroom with WEB
2.0 Tools
FY 15 99% of teachers will
be competent on
Integrating Technology in
the Classroom with WEB
2.0 Tools
Evaluate needs and assess options for
replacing or updating PC Genesis
FY 14 - Evaluate use of PC
Genesis related to program
needs and goals and
r e s e ar c h options for
replacing or updating PC
Genesis
FY 15 - Implement
replacement or
updating of PC Genesis
Quitman County Schools
Locally conducted gap
analyses
Finance Officer
Technology Director
Superintendent
Survey of financial officer
Local Funds $20,000
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Goal 4: Improve the overall performance of the enterprise network in order to minimize disruptions to the learning process
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
Enhance tools to manage the enterprise
network
Acquire solution to
manage the enterprise
network
Completed FY 13
Performance statistics of the
LAN/WAN
SPLOST
$20,000
Technology Director
Streamline the deployment of file servers
throughout the schools
All eligible servers will be
centralized or virtualized
Completed FY13
Implementation of server
consolidation
SPLOST
$10,000
Technology Services,
Data Communication
Enhance skills of technology director
End-user feedback is
positive
Ongoing training
Faster response times minimize
classroom downtown
General Fund
$2,500
Offices of
Accountability,
Technology and
Strategic Planning and
Professional
Development
Surveys and Help Tickets
Evaluations
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Goal 5: To promote student learning we will increase administrative proficiency and use of technology
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
Publish homework assignments on the web
for student access beyond the school day
Staff development
Observation
Begin implementation in FY 13
and continue throughout the
next 5 years
None
Classroom Teachers
Principal
Technology Director
Continue to utilize software with student
achievement tracking features
Entire School
Will be review on an annual
basis
Local funds $5,000
Technology Director
Principal
Classroom teachers
Continue to utilize SIS attendance feature
data
Entire school
Ongoing basis
None
Principal
Classroom teachers
Secretary
Office Asst.
Counselor
Graduation Coach
Continue to utilize the electronic grade
book, parent portal and School messenger
to facilitate communication with parents
Entire School
Ongoing
Annual Subscription
$3500
Classroom Teachers
Principal
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Goals: Parent/Community Uses of Technology
Goal 1: Ensure that all parents and stakeholders have the opportunity to remain informed
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Utilize school system Internet-based web
portals, automated calling systems, and
email communications to keep parents and
stakeholders informed.
FY 13 – Teachers and
administrators will increase
use of Internet-based
portals, automated calling
systems, and email to keep
parents and stakeholders
informed by 20%
FY 14 – Teachers and
administrators will increase
use of Internet-based
portals, automated calling
systems, and email to keep
parents and stakeholders
informed by 30%
Website Visits
Budget
Local Funds $4,500
Responsibility List
Technology Director
Email Logs
Principal
Faculty/Staff
Superintendent
FY 15 – Teachers and
administrators will increase
use of Internet-based
portals, automated calling
systems, and email to keep
parents and stakeholders
informed by 40%
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Goal 2: Enhance the relationship with parents and the community and access to information through the use of technology
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
Written communication will be sent home
with report cards on tips to improve
student achievement with the use of
technology
Student technology use
will increase on technology
survey by 10% per year
Technology student survey
$0.00
Technology Director
Counselor
Principal
Present Parent Technology Night to
introduce parents to the various technology
tolls available for them to use with their
students
Technology awareness and
use will increase on
Parental Portal and
technology surveys
September 2012
Training evaluation survey;
Annual parent technology
survey
$0.00
Technology Director
Principal
Parental/Involvement
Coordinator
Allow for community members to utilize
computer and Internet access in the Media
Center by appointment
Technology knowledge
will increase on parent and
community technology
surveys
Annual parent/community
technology survey
$0.00
Technology Director
Principal
Media Specialist
Goal 3: Increase access to and awareness of technology resources for students, parents, educators, and community
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
Increase resources that are available online
for remote access
FY 10- Study Island
Education City
Voyager Reading and Math
AR
Parental Portal of PowerSchool
Website
Parent Survey September 2012
Local Funds
$3,000 Renewal
Fees
Technology Director
Media Specialist
Literacy Coach
Provide accurate easily located academic
and extracurricular activity information to
parents via the school website.
FY 13 Redesign of website
begins and updates made to
current website are made more
frequently
Parental Feedback
Local Funds
$1,000
Technology Director
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Goal 4: Parents and/or guardians will have online access to their child’s attendance record, grades, and assignments and the
ability to communicate via email, telephone, and voice mail with their child’s teacher(s) and school administration
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
The school system will provide a homeschool connection via telecommunications
and emerging technology in conjunction
with local city/county government and
industries.
The number of parents
accessing student information
online will increase by 25%
each year from FY 2013
through FY 2015.
At the opening of each school year host a
parent’s night at each school at which
online access is demonstrated
Communication between
parents and teachers will
increase 30% each year from
FY 2013 through FY 2015.
Parent Portal Log
Parent Surveys
Local Funds
Technology Director
Counselor
Goals: System Readiness (Staff technical competencies/attitudes)
Goal 1: Use technology to support the professional growth of all staff, resulting in maximum learning for all students
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
Teachers and staff will receive training
implementing technology and using
technology equipment
Technology will be
integrated into the
curriculum as a tool
SimpleK12 online assessment
form
Professional
Development $3,100
Technology Director
Principal
Teachers and staff will receive training in
technology use as an instructional tool in
the classroom, and various learning styles
associated with it.
Technology Director will
work with the teachers and
help them integrate
technology into their
lessons
Principal Walkthrough
Observation
$0.00
Technology Director
Classroom Teachers
Principal
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Goals: System Readiness (Staff technical competencies/attitudes)
Goal 2: System and school level personnel will demonstrate readiness for effective technology use
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Collect and review data to determine
instructional and administrative use and
competency level in using technology
FY 14 – All certified staff
will meet the technology
competency requirement
for certification
Quarterly review the data from
SimpleK12, listing teachers
who do not meet the
requirement
QBE $3,100
Responsibility List
Principal
Technology
Director
LoTi assessments
FY 13-15 As new teachers
are hired, they will be
required to meet the
technology competency
requirement.
Goal 3: The district will provide training on the SIS (PowerSchool)
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
PowerSchool training will be provided to
facilitate support for the district. In-depth
training will be provided quarterly for new
personnel.
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Support will be ongoing
through the technology
director as well as online
professional development
Class evaluation will be
performed at the end of training
Teachers and Administrators
will complete through
PowerSchool to determine
effectiveness of training
Budget
Local Funds
Renewal Fee $6,000
Responsibility List
Training provided by
Technology Director
and other staff members
that are efficient with
the application.
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Goal 4: Ensure that all personnel and stakeholders are educated and involved with the implementation of the goals and the vision
for technology use.
Strategies
Benchmarks
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Responsibility List
Implement a “train the trainer” model to
better implement the vision of the use of
technology
FY 13- Use train-the –
trainer model to increase
knowledge of school
system’s vision for
technology use with 30%
of teachers and staff
Ongoing review of the school
system’s website for teacher
pages, newsletters and other
technology-related products
generated by teachers, and
training sessions
Local funds
Professional learning
funds
$8,000
Technology Director
Principal
FY 14- Use train-the –
trainer model to increase
knowledge of school
system’s vision for
technology use with 60%
of teachers and staff
FY 15- Use train-the –
trainer model to increase
knowledge of school
system’s vision for
technology use with 90%
of teachers and staff
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III. Communication and Marketing
Describe strategies to share system progress, disseminate evaluation results, encourage broad
stakeholder involvement, and market the role technology can have in helping students achieve
in innovative ways. How are we sharing what we are doing? How can we show that the way we
are sharing is meeting our needs? How are we encouraging more people to be actively
involved with the system?
A. Communication/marketing
The school newsletter and news broadcast will be used as a vehicle to disseminate the
technology progress of students and teachers for workshops completed, multimedia projects, and
website design. The classroom and corridor walls, the media center and lunchroom will be used
as display areas for students work. Survey and test results will be given to teachers and reviewed
at the Media/Technology and Leadership and Faculty Meetings.
The technology director will display a “Technology Competency Chart” for each classroom (as
per grade level), for viewing by students, staff, and visitors. The Media/Technology Committee
will develop a competency check-off list for students as per grade level to insure exposure to and
experience with the technology competencies required for their grade level. All instructional
staff will post within visual sight of a computer a copy of the Internet Use Policy in classrooms
and other areas of the school where computers are used, as a reminder to users of technology
guidelines for use.
Students who effectively meet the Technology Integration Standards for third, fifth and eighth
grade will be posted in a conspicuous area of the school and awarded a certificate of competency
to be signed off by the technology director.
The technology director will report to the local area newspaper information and school website
regarding new technology for the system, access to the system by parents, workshops, and the
results of technology activities and performance by students, including those awarded with
certificates of completion. The community will be informed of any computers placed in public
areas for access to the school via website. Parents will be informed at PTO meetings about
training for computers and the Internet.
B. Integration/Coordination with Long-Range Planning Initiatives
Recognizing that the role of technology is increasing and becoming more intertwined with the
overall fabric of instruction, the principal and technology director work collaboratively to plan
and implement instructional efforts that utilize technology. These efforts are formulated based on
the needs of the district identified within the district school improvement plan and the
Comprehensive Local Implementation Plan (CLIP). These plans are continuously updated by the
district- and school-level leadership teams to reflect the needs of all student learning populations
within the school system.
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IV.
Professional Development
Describe how the local educational agency will provide professional development and ensure
that specific funds like E-Rate and other sources are spent on scientifically and/or evidence
based practices in relation to the purchase of technology and technology tools.
A. Professional Development
Research regarding technology integration should be utilized to make sound educational
decisions regarding the type of technology-based professional development needed for
maximizing student learning. It is also needed to support all decisions regarding the types of
hardware and software applications needed for classroom use. The focus of these decisions
should always be to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn and succeed as they master
the performance standards.
A critical component of a successful technology program is the availability of quality training
coupled with ongoing support. The integration of technology with the curriculum requires
faculty and staff members to acquire new skills and to explore alternative approaches to the
delivery of the curriculum through the use of universal problem-solving skills within new
contexts.
Professional learning programs are clearly developed to provide ongoing training on critical
systems and concepts. The Quitman County School System Technology Director participates in
and assists with the planning and implementation of professional learning. New application and
product purchases have a portion of funding dedicated to professional development. Every new
district-level software product that is purchased includes either locally- or vendor-provided
orientation or operation training. Workshops, in-services, classes, and reflective activities are
designed to develop effective and useful strategies that support the school district’s improvement
goals especially in the area of student achievement.
Chattahoochee Flint RESA, in conjunction with other continuing education centers, offers
professional learning workshops and activities that help to address curriculum areas and school
improvement goals. Self-directed learners are provided the opportunity to participate in on-line
courses through SimpleK12 to enhance authentic connection to their specific individual needs.
Quitman County School District provides specific learning activities tailored to the student
population and individual school improvement plan.
Professional learning funds are allocated to ensure the proper support for and quality offerings
within the development programs. By focusing on assessment and proper implementation of the
standards, the school district is able to further identify areas of strength and weakness as plans are
made for the professional learning program for each upcoming school year.
Involving parents in technology integration at the school level is of utmost importance to Treutlen
County Schools as parental technology literacy and support for instructional technology integration
are imperative to Treutlen's students’ academic success. We believe that technology literate parents
that support the integration of instructional technologies into the curriculum are a true asset as
parents play a key role in a student’s academic success.
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Internet connectivity has become an essential component of instruction. Connectivity now
supports instruction and communication throughout the schools and between the schools and
community. A reliable, high-speed network, managed by robust connectivity switches, servers,
and other hardware, which is connected to the Internet, is essential for the effective operation of
the modern educational program. E-Rate funds are a crucial part of the overall funding necessary
to acquire and sustain all connectivity endeavors.
All software applications relate directly to education with an emphasis on student learning and
success. The district instructional and professional development programs assist teachers in
targeting and improving their professional practices through the use of technology to promote
student mastery of the performance standards.
V.
8th Grade Technology Literacy
A. 8th Grade Technology Literacy
State and federal mandates require 8th graders in the State of Georgia to be technology literate.
The recent administration of the eighth grade literacy test through Learning.com indicates that
out of 23 students; 2 were proficient, 15 were basic and 6 were below basic. It is our goals that
all of our students reach proficient or advanced level on the technology assessment. The majority
of our students lack essential computer skills. To close the gap the technology director has begun
to define technology benchmarks at each grade level, support teachers in the implementation of
these skills and assist students and teachers in developing electronic portfolios. These strategies
will provide the district with a comprehensive evaluation of students’ technology literacy skills
at each grade level. Ongoing professional learning will be implemented to ensure that users take
advantage of existing equipment and applications. Access to modern equipment is essential;
however, the access to and effective use of technology in the classroom is not measured by the
presence of a computer. The faculty, staff, and students should be able to understand and
embrace technology during the course of their daily activities. Meaningful professional learning
will better enable faculty and staff members to use, explain, and demonstrate technology
applications to their students.
Many times our teachers have, in their heads, creative lesson plans that integrate the use of
technology, but they are not comfortable with operating the hardware or software involved to be
willing to put their ideas on paper and try them. To overcome these obstacles, the school system
needs to offer teachers long-term professional development activities that (1) address the
technology literacy standards for the GPS and clearly communicate the expectations for students’
technology literacy at each grade level, (2) address thinking skills, (3) provide examples of
student-centered activities that require higher order thinking skills, (4) allow teachers to develop
their own lesson plans that require students to employ age-appropriate technology literacy skills,
(5) provide the opportunity for teachers to practice the technology literacy skills necessary on
their part to make the technology connection, (6) address troubleshooting techniques for the
technology involved , (7) provide the opportunity for teachers to teach these lessons to their
students with the assistance of a mentor, and (8) with the assistance of the mentor, include an
analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the lesson.
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ACCEPTABLE USE & INTERNET SAFETY GUIDELINES
QUITMAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Quitman County School District is pleased to make available to students access to
interconnected computer systems within the District and to the Internet, the worldwide network
that provides various means of accessing significant educational materials and opportunities.
The School District has made a significant investment to ensure that every classroom and
student has access to the Internet. Access to the School District’s computer systems and the
Internet is provided for educational purposes and research that is consistent with the school
district’s educational mission and goals. In order for the school district to be able to continue to
make its computer network and Internet access available, every student must take responsibility
for appropriate and lawful use of this access and practice Internet Responsibility. Students must
understand that the use of the school district’s computer network and Internet access is a
privilege, not a right. Misuse may jeopardize those privileges and subject the student to potential
disciplinary and legal action.
Quitman County School District will enforce the following Acceptable Use and Internet
Safety Guidelines. Upon reading the guidelines, each student must sign the Internet Network
Access Agreement before they will be given the opportunity to enjoy Internet access at school.
If a student is under the age of 18, his or her parents or legal guardian must also read and sign the
agreement. The school district will not provide access to any student who fails to obtain the
required signature on the agreement.
Below are the provisions and guidelines you agree to comply with and uphold. If you
have any questions about this provision, you should contact the Technology Director. Anyone
violating these guidelines shall be subject to, at least, the revocation of privileges.
I.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The act of signing the Internet Network Access Agreement signifies your agreement to
follow not only the rules in these guidelines, but also your agreeing to refrain from any other
misuse of the computer network that is not included in the guidelines but has the effect of
harming another or his or her property. Students and their parents will be responsible for
compensating the school district for any losses, costs, or damages incurred by the district relating
to or arising out of the misuse of the school’s network.
II.
TERM OF PERMITTED USE
A student who submits to the school, a properly signed agreement and follows the
guidelines to which she or he has agreed will have computer network and Internet access during
the course of the school year only. Students will be asked to sign a new agreement each year
during which they are students in the school district before they are given access to the Internet.
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III.
ACCEPTABLE USES
The school district is providing access to its computer networks and the Internet for only
educational purposes and research consistent with the school district’s educational mission and
goals. If you are unsure about whether a particular activity is educational or consistent with the
school’s mission, you may consult with your teacher to help you decide if a use is appropriate.
IV.
UNACCEPTABLE USES
Among the uses that are considered unacceptable and which constitute a violation of the
guidelines are the following:
A.
Accessing, sending or posting materials or communications that are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Damaging to another’s reputation
Abusive
Obscene
Sexually oriented
Threatening
Contrary to the school’s policy on harassment
Illegal
B.
Using the network for any illegal activity, including violations of copyright or
other contracts or transmitting any material in violation of Federal and State laws
and regulations
C.
Using the network for private financial or commercial gain
D.
Wastefully using resources
E.
Utilizing any software having the purpose of damaging the school district’s
system or other user’s system
F.
Gaining unauthorized access to resources or entities
G.
Invading the privacy of others
H.
Using another user’s password or account
I.
Posting material authorized or created by another without his or her consent
J.
Posting of anonymous messages
K.
Using the network for commercial or private advertising
L.
Forging of electronic mail messages
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V.
VI.
M.
Attempting to read, delete, copy or modify the electronic mail of other system
users and deliberately interfering with the ability of other system users to send or
receive electronic mail
N.
Using the network while access privileges are suspended or revoked
O.
Using the network in a fashion inconsistent with directions from teachers and
other staff and generally accepted network etiquette
P.
Making use of Internet chat lines
INTERNET SAFETY
A.
Individual Responsibility of Parents and User: All users and their parents or
guardians are advised that due to the nature of the Internet, it is extremely difficult
for the Board of Education to completely regulate and monitor the information
received or sent by students. Students will be required to make independent
decisions and use good judgment in their use of the Internet. Parents are the best
guide as to which material should not be accessed. Therefore, parents must
participate and communicate their own expectations to their student regarding
materials on the Internet.
B.
Personal Safety: Be safe. In using the computer network and Internet, do not
reveal personal information such as your full name, home address or home
telephone number. Do not arrange an in-person meeting with someone you
“meet” on the computer network or Internet without your parent’s permission.
C.
“Hacking” and Other Illegal Activities: It is a violation of these guidelines to use
the school’s computer network or the Internet to gain unauthorized access to other
computers or computer systems, or to attempt to gain such unauthorized access.
D.
Active Restriction Measures: The school district, either by itself or in combination
with the Data Acquisition Site providing Internet access, will utilize filtering
software or other technologies to prevent students from accessing visual
depictions that are (i) obscene, (ii) child pornography, or (iii) harmful to minors.
The school will also monitor the online activities of students, through direct
observation and/or technical means, to ensure that the students are not accessing
such depictions or any other materials which are inappropriate for minors.
PRIVACY
Network and Internet access is provided as a tool for your education. The school district
reserves the right to monitor all computer and Internet activity by a user. Therefore, privacy is
not guaranteed. All such information files shall be and remain the property of the school district
and no user shall have the expectation of privacy regarding such materials.
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VII.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW GUIDELINES
The use of the computer network and the Internet is a privilege, not a right.
Anyone violating these guidelines shall be subject to having their privileges revoked and
potential disciplinary or legal actions.
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Interoperability and redeployment procedures
Purchasing:
All equipment purchased for student and/or classroom use will be purchased by the Technology
Coordinator and it needs to be inventoried through the media center. The technology coordinator
will keep a copy of the equipment purchase-order in a notebook for designated funds purchase.
Receiving:
1) All equipment will be dispensed and set-up by technology coordinator or designee.
Packaging slips will be given to Central Office.
2) Barcode equipment with numbers beginning with 10000 or 11000, also use permanent marker
to write barcode on equipment. Write the barcode number on all peripherals or components
of equipment. Some equipment may need to be engraved with Quitman County Schools,
Georgetown, GA.
3) Record in the circulation computer the serial number, model number and the funds from
which it was purchased, and the price.
4) Check out equipment to patron/location in which it will be used.
5) Make a copy of instructions to give to user and put original in the equipment filing cabinet in
the folder for type, or if necessary make a new folder.
6) If a warranty card accompanies equipment – use school stamp and fill out all other necessary
information and mail in or e-mail if option.
7) Mark or stamp on the Purchase-Order the date of receipt and the barcode number assigned.
Distribution
After equipment has been entered into the circulation computer and bar-coded it should be taken
to the point of use with the attached instructional booklet. If it a complicated piece of machinery
for which the user has no experience an instructional time should be planned with the user by the
technology coordinator.
Redeployment:
When it becomes necessary to move equipment from one room to another, the technology
coordinator must be notified for approval. After approval is given the equipment will be taken
for to the media center for check-in and check-out to new location – or the barcodes of the
equipment needs to be recorded and the room location and given to the media specialist for
updating the item record in the circulation computer and therefore the inventory.
Interoperability
When the technology coordinator discovers older equipment that is broken or has outlived its
usefulness, those items will be staged for surplus. Surplus items will be taken to and staged
within the School District Warehouse. The technology coordinator will identify which items are
to be sold in auction or staged for redeployment. Once surplus items are removed from the
school, the technology coordinator will remove the item from the school’s inventory list
and submit those changes to Central Office.
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Quitman County Board of Education
“CIPA Compliance Policy”
The Board of Education believes that the use of the Internet in instructional program is an
educational tool, which facilitates communication, innovation, resource sharing and access to
information. Due to the complex nature of accessible networks and the magnitude of potential
information available to anyone utilizing the Internet, the Board believes comprehensive
guidelines are warranted in order to serve the educational needs of students. The District CIPA
policy was re-evaluated and placed on first reading in March 2012 and approved May 2012.
It shall be the policy of the Quitman County Board of Education that the school system shall
have in continuous operation, with respect to any computers belonging to the school having
access to the Internet:
1.
A qualifying “technology protection measure,” as that term is defined in Section
1703(b)(1) of the Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000; and
2.
Procedures or guidelines developed by the superintendent, administrators and/or
other appropriate personnel which provide for monitoring the online activities of
users and the use of the chosen technology protection measure to protect against
access through such computers to visual depictions that are (i) obscene, (ii) child
pornography, or (iii) harmful to minors, as those terms are defined in Section
1703(b)(1) and (2) of the Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000. Such
procedures or guidelines shall be designed to:
a.
Provide for monitoring the online activities of users to prevent, to the
extent practicable, access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet
and the World Wide Web;
b.
Promote the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat
rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications;
c.
Prevent unauthorized access, including so-called “hacking,” and other
unauthorized activities by minors online;
d.
Prevent the unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal
identification information regarding minors; and
e.
Restrict minors’ access to materials “harmful to minors,” as that term is
defined in Section 1703(b)(2) of the Children’s Internet Protection Act of
2000.
The Quitman County School District utilizes Fortinet content filtering software on all district
computers. To help safeguard and promote appropriate online behavior, Impero Classroom
Management will be implemented effective August 1, 2012 to monitor the behavior of Quitman
Count School District Computer Users. The district will continue to provide classes on 21st
Century safety to faculty/staff and students.
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Internet Use Policy
Computer/Internet user policy
Students are responsible for their behavior while using school computer resources just as they are
responsible for their behavior in classrooms, hallways, and all other times during which they are
under the supervision of the Quitman County School System
Privacy
In no event shall any student give out their full name, home address, phone number or other
personal information while using QCSS computing resources. Nor shall any student or
employee give out information of this kind regarding any other person. No student or employee
shall give out his or her passwords to anyone other than the system operator, nor shall any
student or employee use the account or password of any other QCSS account holder.
1) Students shall be polite and considerate of other user.
2) Students shall use appropriate language at all times.
3) Students are encouraged to use their best grammar and spelling at all time, so that their
ideas may be evaluated on their content rather than on the manner of their presentations,
but be forgiving of the errors of others.
4) Students shall use printing resources wisely.
5) Students shall use computers in a timely manner, so that all students may have an
opportunity to utilize computing resources.
6) Students are encouraged to tell the system operator whenever they find a particularly
interesting site on the Internet.
Acceptable Use
 Use related to class work, including research and access to instructional materials,
particularly unique resources not available in the local setting.
 Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
 Computer programming and other functions related to computer skills course.
 Electronic mail
 Use of individual accounts as dictated by the service provider and the Quitman County
School System.
Vandalism
Vandalism will result in immediate cancellation of privileges, as well as additional disciplinary
action when appropriate. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm, modify, or
destroy the data, materials, equipment or software of another user, the QCSS or of any Internet
network provider or agency. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or
creating of any computer virus. Any software not provided by the QCSS must be reviewed by
system operator before it can be used in any school computer.
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Technology Usage
(Employee Technology Agreement)
I have read the Quitman County School District Technology Usage policy, administrative
regulations and netiquette guidelines and agree to abide by their provisions. I understand that
violation of these provisions may result in disciplinary action taken against me, including but not
limited to suspension or revocation of my access to district technology, and termination.
I understand that my technology usage is not private and that the school district may monitor my
use of district technology, including but not limited to accessing browser logs, e-mail logs, and
any other history of use. I consent to district interception of or access to all communications I
send. Receive or store using the district’s technology resources, pursuant to state and federal law,
even if the district’s technology resources are accessed remotely.
I understand I am responsible for my unauthorized costs arising from my use of district’s
technology resources. I understand that I am responsible for any damages I incur due to my use
of district’s technology resources.
Employee’s PRINTED Name: ___________________________________________________
Employee’s Signature: _________________________________________________________
Home Address: _____________________________________________
Home Phone Number: _______________________________________
Today’s Date: ____________________________________
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INTERNET NETWORK ACCESS AGREEMENT
I accept responsibility to abide by the Board of Education’s Acceptable Use Guidelines. I understand that the
use of the computer network and Internet is a privilege not a right, and I agree:
To use the computer network and Internet for appropriate educational purpose and research;
To use the computer network and Internet only with permission of teachers and administrators;
To be considerate of other users on the network and use appropriate language for school situations;
Not to intentionally degrade or disrupt Internet network services or equipment. This includes but is not limited
to tampering with computer hardware or software, vandalizing data, invoking computer viruses, attempting to
gain access to restricted or unauthorized network services, or violating copyright laws;
To immediately report any security problems or breeches of these responsibilities to appropriate School
staff;
To comply with all of the rules and expectations included in the policy and procedures;
Not to divulge personal information such as addresses and telephone numbers over the Internet.
I understand that I have no right to privacy when I use the school Internet network, and I consent to staff
monitoring of my communications.
I also understand that any conduct that is in conflict with these responsibilities is inappropriate and may result in
termination of network access and possible disciplinary action.
Student name (please print):_______________________________________________
Student Signature:_______________________________________________________
Date:______________________
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Due to the nature of the Internet, it is neither practical nor possible for the Board of Education to enforce
compliance with user rules at all times. Accordingly, parents and students must recognize that students will be
required to make independent decisions and use good judgment in their use of the Internet. Therefore, parents
must participate in the decision whether to allow their children access to the Internet and must communicate
their own expectations to their children regarding its use.
As the parent/legal guardian of the above student, I have read, understand and agree that my child or ward shall
comply with the terms of the School District’s Use and Internet Safety Guidelines for student access to the
School District’s computer network and the Internet.
Parent/Guardian Signature:_________________________________________________
Date:__________________
Quitman County Schools
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Quitman County School District
215 Kaigler Road
Georgetown, GA 39854
(229) 334-4298
Laptop Agreement Form
Listed below is a copy of the Laptop Agreement that should be signed by every Quitman County Public Schools employee that is
issued a districtg laptop. All employees should read it before signing. If the laptop is received by a School Representative they
should not give the laptop to the employee until they have read and signed the agreement form. The employee does have the right to
refuse the laptop if they don’t agree with the conditions but will still be responsible for completing any job tasks that they may be
assigned to do using a computer.
I understand that I am being issued a laptop computer to facilitate student instruction and enhance student achievement; it will be in
my possession for use at and away from school.
I understand that I am responsible for the laptop computer issued to me and that I will care for the equipment in such a manner as to
prevent loss or damage. I further understand that:

The laptop is an instructional tool and should be brought to school each day.

In the event of damage, loss or theft of the laptop, I will immediately notify my principal or his/her designated
representative for repair or replacement matters.

In the case of damages which occur due to my intentional act, neglect or abuse of the laptop, or because of my failure to
follow district technology acceptable use policies, including this agreement, I understand I will be held responsible for
payment of repairs.

If the laptop is lost, stolen or damaged due to my intentional act, neglect or abuse of the laptop, or because of my failure to
follow district technology acceptable use policies, including this agreement, I will be responsible to reimburse the District,
for the replacement cost.

The laptop should be transported in its case and stored carefully so it is not susceptible to damage.

The laptop should not be left inside a vehicle where temperature extremes can permanently damage the unit and/or its
components.

The laptop should not be left unattended in any unlocked area; i.e. classroom, instructional area, office, vehicle, or
common area.

The laptop should be locked in desks, cabinets or other secured spaces and should not be left visible while not in the user’s
possession.

I may not make any permanent personally identifying marks on the laptop computer.

The laptop computer and any other accessories/components will be returned to the proper district authority immediately
upon termination of my employment, or at any other time as specifically directed by district authority. (See
back of form for computer and accessories replacement cost.)

Any data corruption or configuration errors caused by the installation of unauthorized or illegal software may result in a
loss of all data on the laptop and /or system due to the need for a complete reload.

I am responsible for backing-up all data on the laptop. The district is not liable for lost data.

Use of this laptop is governed by the subject to the rules and conditions contained in the Quitman County School District
Technology Acceptable Use Policy (and other applicable district policies, rules and guidelines.
I understand and agree that I am responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of a unit that is damaged, lost or stolen as a
result of my intentional act, neglect, or abuse of the laptop or because of my failure to follow district technology acceptable use
policies,
including this agreement. I agree to the above terms and conditions as such, agree to fully cooperate with property loss
reporting requirements and with property loss incident investigations.
My signature below indicates I have thoroughly read and understand the above information.
Employee Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date:
School Representative: _____________________________________________________ Date:
(Needed if laptop is accepted by someone other than the issued employee)
Technology Director: ___________________________________________________ _____Date:
Quitman County Schools
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Quitman County Schools Technology Survey
1
A) I have access to a computer at home.
B) I have NO access to a computer at home.
If no, do you have access anywhere else?
2
A) I have access to the Internet at home.
B) I have NO access to the Internet at home.
If no, do you have access somewhere else?
3
A) I have at least 1 email account that I use regularly.
B) I have NO email account or don’t use email regularly.
4
A) I sometimes communicate with teachers/students via email.
B) I DO NOT communicate with teachers/students via email.
5
A) I have a word processing application at home.
B) I have NO word processing application at home.
6
A) I have a spreadsheet application at home.
B) I have NO spreadsheet application at home.
7
A) I have a presentation application (like PowerPoint) at home.
B) I have NO presentation application (like PowerPoint) at
home.
8
A) I have access to and use a scanner.
B) I have NO access to and DON'T use a scanner.
A
Question #
Skill
No skill
 Do not know how
to use a computer
9
Basic Computer Skills
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B - Introductory Level
C - Intermediate Level
D - Proficient Level
Example skills you can demonstrate
 Start up and Shut down
computer &
peripherals
 Insert & remove CDROMS, floppies, zip
disks
 Start an application
 Restart a frozen
computer
 Organize the desktop
 Initialize, format,
(re)name, copy files
 Troubleshoot basic
hardware, software
and printing
problems
 Check connection
cables
 Access and change control
panel settings
 Perform regular maintenance
 Organize files and programs
 Open/work with more than 1
application
 Install software
 Connect peripherals
 Troubleshoot common
hardware, software and
printing problems
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11
12
 Do not know how
to use any
 Turn printer on and off
 Connect printer to
computer
 Print a test page from
printer
 Add or change paper
 Install printer software
 Choose a printer from
control panels
 Print a document
from computer
 Reset a printer
 Troubleshoot paper
jams
 Print multiple copies
 Preview Print documents
 Set printing preferences
(landscape, portrait, odd &
even pages, etc.)
 Check and replace toner/ink
 Do not know how
to use any word
processor
 Open, Save, Print
 Type, select, correct
text in a document
 Change font, styles,
colors and sizes
 Use Spell and
Grammar Check
 Copy, Cut, Paste text
 Create numbered and
bulleted lists
 Create and modify
tables
 Create headers and
footers
 Adjust right, center,
left alignment
 Set bold, italic,
underline text
 Find and replace text
 Save in other formats
 Insert or draw graphics and
pictures
 Resize and relocate a graphic
 Navigate large documents
 Set and modify font styles
 Create and modify columns
 Do not know how
to use access and
browse the
internet
 Access internet through
modem/network
 Launch and exit a
browser
 Use the browser toolbar
(back, home,…)
 Type in a specific URL
 Conduct basic searches
 Click to navigate on
links
 Change window size
 View history
 Evaluate site for
accuracy /credibility
 Configure
preferences
 Set a home page
 Refresh or reload a
page
 Hide, display or
configure the tool bar
 Locate and open local
file with browser
 Copy and paste from
web page
 Download, save
and/or open files
 Maintain and organize
bookmarks/favorites
 Troubleshoot URL address
errors
 Use/manage multiple browser
windows
 Use advanced search
features
 Conduct multiple search
strategies
Printer Use
Word Processing Skills
Internet Skills
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14
15
 Do not know how
to use any email.
 Logon and access
email account
 Start up email program,
retrieve and read email
 Save, print and delete
email
 Compose, edit and
send email
 Attach, receive and
open attachments
 Create and use and
address book
 Recognize and use
embedded web links
 Uses Reply and
Reply All, & Forward
 Cut, copy and paste
email text




 Do not know how
to use any
spreadsheet
applications.
 Use Open, Save, Save
As, Print
 Type, select, correct
text in a cell
 Change font, styles and
sizes
 Use Spell and
Grammar Check
 Copy, Cut, Paste
Move text and
graphics
 Format cells for
dates, scientific
notation, etc
 Sort by columns
 Format cell height,
width, alignment
 Create graphs/charts
 Use Functions
 Work with multiple sheets and
worksheets
 Set Print Area
 Mail Merge with a word
processor
 Do not know how
to use any
presentation
software
applications.
 Open, Save, and Save
As
 Print presentation,
 Insert, edit and delete
text
 Create, move, reorder
and delete slides
 View and Exit
Presentation
 Print multiple slide
handouts
 Insert, resize and
relocate graphics
 Apply design
templates
 Apply slide layouts
 Change view zoom
 Apply and change animation
effects
 Apply and change transition
effects
 Use drawing tools
 Add notes to slides
 Insert and format tables
Email Skills
Spreadsheet Skills
Presentation Software
Skills
Quitman County Schools
Configure email preferences
Manage an address book
Create distribution email lists
Create folders and save
messages in various folders
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17
18
19
 Do not know how
to use any
webpage design
software.
 Open, Save, and Save
As
 Edit and format text
 Preview webpage
 Create and edit
hyperlinks to webpages
 Publish webpages on
internet
 Insert and format
graphics, movies and
tables
 Change background
color or picture
 Create numbered and
bulleted lists
 Insert navigation links
within webpage




 Do not know how
to use any
scanner
 Turn scanner on and off
 Connect scanner to
computer
 Install scanner
software
 Open and close
scanner software
 Scan and save text or
graphics
 Set preferences to scanner
software
 Save in various formats (GIF,
JPEG, …)
 Edit graphic image
 Use optical character
recognition (OCR) software
 Do not know how
to use any digital
still camera.
 Turn camera on and off
 Take pictures
 View pictures on
camera
 Replace batteries
 Print pictures
 Change zoom
 Remove and change
storage media
 Navigate through all
pictures on camera
 Link camera to computer
 Download & view pictures on
computer
 Set preferences such as date,
brightness, contrast, effects
 Do not know how
to use any digital
video camera.
 Turn camera on and off
 Take videos
 View movie clips on
camera
 Replace batteries
 Change zoom,
Rewind, Forward,
Pause and Stop
movie clip on camera
 Remove and change
storage media
 Connect power
adapter and cables
 Link video camera to
PC/VCR/TV
 View movie clips on computer
 Set preferences such as date,
brightness, contrast, effects
Webpage Design Software
Scanner Use
Digital Still Camera Use
Digital Video Camera Use
Quitman County Schools
Edit html code
Insert Hit Counters
Insert email links
Create forms and retrieve
form data
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Video Editing Software
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 Do not know how
to use any video
editing software




Start application
Open/Import video clip
Preview clip
Save to disk
 Scroll/Arrange clips
 Basic video/sound
edits
 Apply transitions
 Render/Export




Multiple track edits/cuts
Apply special effects/titles
Synchronize sound clips
Save final cut for camera or
web
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Quitman County School District
Computer Software Inventory
Teacher: ____________
Room No. ___________
Year: _______________
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Program
Name/Producer
CDRom
Online
Copyright
Date
Grade
Level
Curriculum
Area
Installed/ Uninstall
-
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SOFTWARE APPLICATION
Software: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Subject Area: _________________________________________
Grade Level: _________________________
Publisher: _______________________________ Copyright: ________________ Cost: ________________________
(Please circle appropriate response)
Target User Group:
Operating System/Platform:
Students Teachers Non-instructional Administration
Windows XP Windows Vista
Windows 7
License Number and Type: Stand Alone Site License Network
Instructional Mode: Tutorial
Simulation
Problem Solving
Test/Diagnostic
Production
Other (Please explain)_______________________________
Hardware requirements:
RAM____ Speed____ MHz____ Hard Drive Space_____
Sound Card__Yes__No CD-ROM__Yes__No
Mouse__Yes__No
Graphics Requirements______ Speakers/Headphones__Yes__No
Other Please explain)
General comments about software:
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Software Evaluation Criteria
 Should be aligned with state standards and reflect current research in the particular
content areas.
 Should emphasize conceptual understanding and critical thinking.
 Should reflect an understanding of the cognitive needs and capabilities of the intended
learner.
 Should be compelling, user friendly, highly interactive, and employ the power of the
computer to create a learning environment that is different from worksheets or other
similar materials.
 Should offer problems that challenge a wide range of age and ability levels, and have
multiple solutions so everyone can succeed.