New York Smart Schools Bond Act
Overview
and
Phase I - Preliminary District Investment Plan
January 14, 2016
New York Smart Schools Bond Act
Governor Cuomo authorized the Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) in
the 2014/15 NYS budget.
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• A total of $2,000,000,000 was appropriated state-wide.
• RUFSD’s allocation is $4,300,000 (based upon state-aid allocations)
 Allocations do not expire !
 Funds are provided as reimbursement
Proceeds from the bond are used to “improve learning opportunity
for public and nonpublic school students” by funding projects for:
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• Acquire learning technology (i.e. whiteboards, servers, PC, tablets, etc.).
• Install high-speed broadband or wireless internet connectivity.
• Construct, enhance and modernize educational facilities to accommodate
Pre-K and replace portable classrooms.
• Install high-tech security features.
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Accessing Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) Funds
• Requirements for accessing District Smart Schools allocation:
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A NYSED approved Technology Plan Survey (excepts from District plan)
RUFSD plan approved on 10/20/15. Posted on District website http://rooseveltufsd.org/Page/1423
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Conduct stakeholder meetings for consultation toward development of spending plans
RUFSD stakeholder meetings underway with the Technology Advisory Committee
 Preparation of Preliminary Investment Spending plan(s)
Phase I - Plan to address RUFSD infrastructure and Security needs developed
 Community forum(s) & BOE approval – mid- January 2016
meeting to inform, hear input and receive BOE approval on Phase I Preliminary Investment Plan
TBD Submittal of plans to the NYS Smart Schools Bond Review Board
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SSBA Investment Plan District Process
District Consults
w/stakeholders
and prepares
Preliminary Plans
[Start]
District Submits
Final Plan
Preliminary
Investment Plan
prepared
Investment
Plan
District posts
Preliminary Plan
on website for
30 days
BOE Approved
Public Notice
and Hearing
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Smart Schools Act Review Board Process
District Submits
Final Plan in
NYSED Portal
SED/State
Reimburses
District
[Start]
SED Staff Review
and Approve
Plan
SSBA Review
Board Review
and Approve
Plan
District Submits
Reimbursement
Request(s)
Streamlined review process?
Statutory Board meets every 90
days. April 2016?
District Begins
Project(s)
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District Preliminary SSBA Investment Plan Summary
Classification
Description
High Speed Connectivity Wi-Fi & infrastructure upgrade at 3 elementary schools
Est. Costs
$1,100,000
Hi-Tech Security
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Upgrade Video Survelliance
Panic Alarm System
Lockdown integation w/NCPD
Lockdown strobe lights
Cellphone lockdown
PA system integration
Computer lockdown notification
Blackboard/Lockdown integation
Lockdown/Access Card disable
IP Phone/lockdown notification
Website/Lockdown notification
ScholarChip Visitor Management System for five schools
Purchase and installation of CCTV cameras in select locations
Total
118,000
13,500
8,400
15,400
5,900
10,250
19,750
5,900
8,800
5,900
6,900
26,800
20,000
Phase I:
Infrastructure
and
Safety
measures
$ 1,365,500
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What’s Next ?
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BOE resolution approving Phase I - Preliminary Investment Plan
• Submittal of plans to the SSBA Review Board by February 2016.
• Infrastructure work performed during Summer/Fall 2016, if approved on-time.
Stakeholder groups continue to meet and develop a long-term,
sustainable investment plan to acquire and integrate technology
such as:
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1 to 1 mobile device strategy
Mobile STEM labs
TV studio
Interactive whiteboards
3D printers
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Questions
?
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