Technology Budget Narrative

Instructional and Information Technology Budget Request2013-141Basic CategoriesHardwareSoftwareSupplies

2Hardware goals- The four year replacement cycle for workstations has stretched out to six years. The first cycle of the four year replacement plan ended at June, 2012. With reduced funding, we were able to reach @40% of the computers to be replaced during that school year. This current school year, 2012-13, would have been the start of the new replacement cycle, if we were following the four year replacement goal. The target computers to be replaced would be the computer lab computers in all 6 elementary schools, plus two computer lab in the Junior High. The funding required to do that would be $487,000. With the reduced funding for this year, we are targeting the two Junior High Labs. If computer lab workstations were to be replaced, the existing workstations could have been repurposed across classrooms, to bring our student to computer ratio closer to the NYSED recommended levels. However, we are continuing to use the lab computers, and will need to use them again in the 2013-14 school year. Thus, there is limited money for classroom replacements. We have focused on replacing aging teacher laptops and workstations first, and supplementing library needs. Continue 25% replacement cycle for administrative computers. This replacement cycle is also critical to ensure that our support staff are able to stay current with MS Office versions. Right now, we are 5 years behind in the release cycle for this software suite. We have purchased the licenses this year to do many more upgrades, but some clerical computers are too old to run the software and must be replaced. 3How will we build classroom capacity?In 2012-2013, we have reached almost every classroom with document cameras and projectors. We have reached about 25% of classrooms a the elementary level with Smartboards. Some schools have more as a result of special projects or requests over the last six years. Teachers recommend that we bring a Smartboard to every classroom. At the current rate of purchase @$30- 40,000 per year we will need 12 more years to reach this goal. Increase the availability of hand-held devices for students- we have not been able to meet this goal for students. We have deployed over 100 ipads to faculty and staff. 4Program PrioritiesContinued upgrades to librariesShaker HS conversion of office space to student lab space. Request is for laptops for student useJunior HS upgrades and replacement to aging PC workstations in libraryAddition of student-use devices to strengthen research and critical thinking skills- a priority from the online technology assessment results and the library curriculumSupport for the pre-engineering program at the Junior HSReplacement of aging workstations in CTE area to support pre-engineering curriculum5Program PrioritiesStrengthened support for the Shaker HS writing centerReplacement of student laptops, based on replacement cycle and need for improved reliabilityReplacement of workstations at HS Business classrooms, and upgrades to MS Office softwareElementary School Art ClassroomsUpgrades and additional interactive tools, such as smartboardsAdditional student use workstations/laptopsConsistency of specialty software, and needs for updates to existing computers in classroomsNetwork hardwareContinue maintenance and replacement cycleComplete wireless access device purchases and deployment in remaining schoolsContinue virtualization planning and implementation for serversComplete next maintenance cycle for servers, based on resizing servers and virtualization planning7Software- AdministrativeWhat must be renewed each year? Infinite Campus renewalInfinite Campus data analysis renewal- TableauIEP Direct renewalCentris Sync renewalSymantec Anti-Virus renewalsWindows and OSX operating system software for new purchasesMS Office for new purchasesMS Exchange licenses for new e-mail accountsApple Remote Desktop maintenanceNetwork switch OS maintenance and upgradesMS Windows server upgrade softwareInfinite Campus data server software- OS and client accessCurriculum Mapping accountsEmergency Messaging System renewalProfessional Development Tracking system renewalPB Wiki Renewal Helpdesk software renewalLibrary Automation software renewal

8BOCES softwareFinance ManagerLibrary subscription databasePDP PremierData warehouse support

Instructional SoftwareTools to support interactive learningGoogle Docs implementation Web page support- pbwiki, Quia, web development toolsSmartboard support toolsProject-based support for multi-media toolsElementary school math support

Graphic organizersData analysis toolsLiteracy support toolsMath toolsExam gen for each content areaTextbook support toolsSpecialized tools for K-3How will we strengthen student work from home and collaborative work at home and school? 10Tools to support content learningWe have a stable suite of tools for 2013-14 English Language ArtsInspirationKidspirationReading A to ZKidworksPagesWord Processors and presentation toolsAudio and Video recording tools

Math- graphing, data analysis, calculator support, applied knowledge supportGoMathInspiredataExcelTi SmartviewSmartboard Math Tool SetExamGenApplied StatisticsIXL Math tools subscription

Tools to support content learningMusic- composition software, subscriptions to teacher support tools and scores, recording and editing support toolsSibeliusPrint FinaleMake MusicSmart Music SubscriptionsGaragebandAudacity

Art- animation support tools, video editing tools, drawing toolkit customized by grade level, design tool kit Creative Studio Design SuitePhotoshop ElementsiStopMotionBambu Drawing Tools and softwareiMovieFinal Cut (limited distribution)

Tools to support content learningScienceGizmosVernier probewareUSB MicroscopesExamGen

Foreign LanguageSkypeAudacityWeb-based first language materials

Tools to support content learningCTEAutoCadSoftware to support design and manufacturingLegos design tools- MindstormQuickbooks, Quicken, Tax accounting softwareMS Office suiteDressMakerNutrition software tools and web tools

Teacher support toolsStarfall for primary gradesNew video recording studios and technologiesSkypeAtomic Learning training video supportChoice Literacy subscriptionBrainPop

Supplies- increase in smaller devices? PrintersProjectorsDocument CamerasNetbook computersiPadsMonitorsCamerasPatch panelsWireless access pointsSmartboard portable standsProjector MountsUPS batteriesRacksScanner bubble sheet formsReport card formsHeadphonesRecording devicesPrinter supplies and inkMice, keyboards, DVDsMemory upgradesWireless access cards

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