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Katy ISD TechnologyRoads Traveled &The Journey Ahead
Agenda
2007‐2008 Accomplishments2008‐2009 True North Objectives
Final ThoughtsQuestions
Roads Traveled
Customers
• Students• Teachers• Parents/Community• Administrative Support
2007 - 2008Roads Traveled
Application Development & Maintenance
• Upgrades to KMAC• Over 80 Reports added to Zangle• Parent Information Center
o Over 26,000 Accounts• Online Registration Application
o 6,000 People Register
2007 - 2008Roads Traveled
Student Management Systems:
• Implemented Web Health• Decision Support Tool
2007 - 2008Roads Traveled
PEIMS
•Moved into Technology Department• Customer Service Focus• Data Integrity• Process Review
2007 - 2008Roads Traveled
Training
• 315 Total Sessions• Introduced “Training on Demand”
2007 - 2008Roads Traveled
Server Virtualization & Consolidation
• 160+ Virtual Servers• Over 100 Servers Removed from ESC Datacenter• 50+ Servers Projected to be Removed from Campuses
• Consolidate File, Database and Development Servers
Advanced Storage Technologies
2007 - 2008Roads Traveled
• SharePoint• File and Media Storage
o Digital Academy
2007 - 2008Roads Traveled
Print Shop
• Successful Start of School• High Marks for Key Metrics
oOn‐time Delivery Percentage – 99%oQuality Percentage – 99.8%
• Tours
2007 - 2008Roads Traveled
TSC (Help Desk)
• High Customer Satisfaction• Call Volume – 4000+ avg per month• 70% of the IT Requests are closed in the first day
2007 - 2008Roads Traveled
Project Management
• Retrofit—9 Campuses• Renovation—4 Campuses• New Construction—5 Campuses, MCTC & OAC
• Security Camera System—11 Campuses
Senior Developers
Graphics Artist
Junior DevelopersDevelopers
Database Administrator
Answering Questions
•Which of our programs tend to lead to student success? •What are the leading indicators of low performance? • Does attendance factor into standard test performance? • How do assessment results relate to discipline events?•Which investments are improving results and how much more can we invest?
ZangleAttendance Discipline
ERPTeacher QualificationsProgram Spending
Grade BookStudent Performance
KMACLesson & Learning Plans
Curriculum
Data Warehouse
Data Warehouse
ZangleAttendance Discipline
ERPTeacher QualificationsProgram Spending
Grade BookStudent Performance
KMACLesson & Learning Plans
Curriculum
Improve Internet Presence& Online Tools
Parent Information Center
•Online Grades•Upcoming Assignments
• eNews
Teacher Webs
•Announcements•Homework•Upcoming Assignments
•Documents and Handouts
• Links
KMAC
• Schedule• Lesson Plans•Homework
Class Websites
Parent Information
Center
Teacher Websites
KMAC
Improve Internet Presence& Online Tools
Pre‐populating Forms
Pre‐populating Forms
Pre‐populating Forms
Student Management Systems (SIS)
Training
SIS Project Managers &
Analysts
Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS)
Application Production Support
Zangle Online Pre‐Enrollment
• Allows parents to go online to enter enrollment data prior to registering at the campuses
Application Production Support
Zangle Student Connect
• Allows students to go online to enter course selections
Application Production Support
Compulsory Attendance Tracking
• Tracks student absences and generates reports that comply with Texas Compulsory Attendance regulations.
Application Production Support
PEIMS Desk‐Side Audits
• Insures data integrity and helps campuses and departments manage their data better
Application Production Support
Digital Media Academy
• Provide teachers skills needed to better reach digital learners
Telecommunications
Systems Engineering
Desktop Services
Network Engineering
Technology Operations
Advanced PC Power Management
• Increase Business Performance and Sustainability• Reduce Energy Consumption $20‐$40 Annually per PC• 3‐6% Annual Reduction of Total Electricity Consumption• Centralized Control• Return on Investment – 12 Months
Technology Operations
Desktop Deployment Improvements
• Microsoft Windows Deployment Services• Reduction in Lost Productivity and Instructional Time
• Reduction of Time and Resources on Imaging Projects
Technology Operations
Cyber‐Security
• Beyond Virus and Spam Protection• Proactive Approach• Increase Awareness
Campus Support
Coordinators
Publications and Printing Services
Change Management
TSC Technology
Support Center
Application Support Specialists
Administrative Support
Coordinators
Technology Customer Services
Committees
• Cyber Security Taskforce• Emerging Technologies
o Social Networking• Partner with Students and Parents
Technology Customer Services
Grade Notifications
• Allows teachers to send average grade notifications from the electronic gradebook
Technology Customer Services
Data Warehouse
• Assessment Reporting• Various Administrative departments
o Example: Fine Arts, Gifted and Talented• Detail and Historical information
Technology Customer Services
Technology Support Center
•Upgrade to Problem management system•Dashboard tools for technicians and supervisors
• Customer Tools for faster solutions
Technology Customer Services
Fleet Multifunction Printers/Copiers
• Evaluation of current inventory in the Fleet
• RFP for replacement and maintenance of copiers
Technology Customer Services
Print Shop Services
• Tours of facility and equipment
• Focus on smooth start of school for the campuses
• RFP for Management of Print Shop
Enterprise Project
Management
Executive Steering Committee
Bill Moore‐ CFO Lenny Schad‐ CIO
Christopher Smith‐ Business Manager
Dr. Debbie Harris‐ Assistant Superintendent for HR
Anne Faichtinger‐ FinanceOfficer for Special Projects
Scooter McMeans‐ Assistant Superintendent for Support
Services
Regina Stephenson‐ Director of Purchasing
Kerry Rampelli‐ Project Manager
ERP System replacement includes the following functional groups:
General LedgerProject & Grant Accounting Treasury Management
Acccounts Payable Requisitions Purchase Orders
Fixed Assets GASB 34Inventory & Warehouse
Bid Management Contract Management Payroll
Human Resources Time Keeping General Billing
Accounts ReceivableProfessional Development Appraisal System
Facilities Reservation Benefits Tracking Purchasing
Accomplishments To-Date
Engaged Gibson Consulting Group in Feb. 2008
• Requirements Definition• As‐Is Process Mappings• RFP Creation & Submission Review
• Vendor Demos• Site Visits• Final Vendor Selection
Accomplishments To-Date
Top Three Vendor Selection
• SunGard IFAS• Tyler MUNIS• Lawson
Sept‐ Oct. 2008
• Vendor Demos• 3 days each
Accomplishments To-Date
Site Visits
• Irving ISD•McKinney ISD
November 2008
• Selected Tyler MUNIS
Accomplishments To-Date
January 2009‐ Site Visit to Tyler MUNIS’s corporate headquarters
• Development Life Cycle• Data Conversion Services• Implementation• Disaster Recovery• Support
Where We Are & Our Path Forward
Negotiate Terms & Conditions of
Contract
February 2009
Intended Go‐Live
• Legal Counsel
• Presentation to the Board
• Jan. 2010 Financials• Mar/Apr 2010 HR/Payroll
Campus Retrofits
New Construction
Building Renovations
Current Technology Standards
Emerging Technology
21st Century Learner
Technology Standards
Mr. David Kendler
Principal
Taylor High School
Technology in the Classroom
Technology in the Classroom
Technology in the Classroom
Technology in the Classroom
Activities to Date
Committees
• Emerging Technology
• Cyber Security• Social Networking
• High School of the Future
School Districts
• Best Practices
Students, Teachers, & Community
• All Levels
Technology in the Classroom
Information Gathered
The Emerging Technology Gap
• Cell Phones• MP3 Players• Blogging• Podcasting• Social Networking• Virtual Schools
Path Forward
Consider Information from
Committees
Present Information
Define New Standards and Modify Policies and Procedures
Technology in the Classroom
Educational Technology Campus Technology Showcase
Date: May 5, 2009
Time: 5:30 to 8:30
Place: Merrell Center
Final Thoughts
Questions?