2012 Technology Bridge Plan Guidance and Template Most local education agencies (LEAs) currently have an approved 2008-11 Technology Plan on file with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). The 2008-11 Technology Plan is structured to allow LEAs to maintain eligibility for a variety of funding programs through June 30, 2011. As the transition is made to a new web-based system for the 2013-16 Technology Plan submission, a plan is needed to bridge the gap. This 2012 Technology Bridge Plan Guidance and Template is an interim planning process. It provides a framework for LEAs to update their technology plans to extend funding eligibility for the time period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 without creating completely new plans. Plan Development If an LEA elects to create a 2012 Technology Bridge Plan, it must use the provided template. Responses to the five identified plan components should include only updates to the content of the LEA s approved 2008-11 Technology Plan. It is not necessary for LEAs to create new technology plans for the purposes of this update. If an LEA does not have an approved 2008-11 Technology Plan on file with MDE, it should use the e-mail contact below to request individualized planning guidance. Please visit the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Website for more information about technology planning. Plan Submission and Review The 2012 Technology Bridge Plan may be submitted at any time until the end of the plan period. They will be reviewed as they are received, and approval letters will be issued. The 2012 Technology Bridge Plans and approval letters will be posted to the MDE Website (address below) as they become available. View the approved 2008-11 Technology Plans, the 2012 Technology Bridge Plans and approval letters currently available on the MDE Website. The 2012 Technology Bridge Plans will be reviewed to determine if the LEA has made a goodfaith effort to address updates to each of the five plan components. The attached 2012 Technology Bridge Plan Review Checklist will allow the reviewer to record if this good-faith effort has been made. If not, the LEA will be asked for specific clarifications in order to solicit the information needed for approval. Please submit completed technology plans and related questions via e-mail to mde.schooltechplan@state.mn.us
2012 Technology Bridge Plan Cover Sheet ORGANIZATION INFORMATION District/Agency/School HASTINGS INDEP. SCHOOL DIST. 200 (legal name): District Number: 200 Technology Plan Status The district/agency/school has an approved 2008-11 Technology Plan: Yes No IDENTIFIED OFFICIAL WITH AUTHORITY INFORMATION Name TIM COLLINS Title SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Address 1000 11TH STREET WEST HASTINGS, MN 55033 Phone Number & E-mail 651-480-7002 TCOLLINS@HASTINGS.K12.MN.US TECHNOLOGY CONTACT INFORMATION Name MELANIE HAUGEN Title DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR Address 200 GENERAL SIEBEN DRIVE HASTINGS, MN 55033 Phone Number & E-mail 651-480-7592 MHAUGEN@HASTINGS.K12.MN.US
2012 Technology Bridge Plan Instructions: Use the format below to complete your responses. Do not include any attachments or additional materials. Expand text boxes and add rows as needed. I. Technology Needs Assessment Briefly Since the describe submission recent of changes our 2008-2011 in the technology Technology needs Plan, of the we have school/district completed and our the fiber method(s) project (all used buildings to gather connected) that information. and instituted VOIP throughout the district. Also, since the submission of our 2008-2011 Technology Plan, we have experienced an increased demand on our network resulting in the need to increase Internet bandwidth. We have also seen more demands on our hardware and software resulting in the need for upgrades and updates, as well as the need to support these tools with ongoing professional development. We have seen an increase in the number of web-based tools, including those used for curriculum support, much more online testing, many more web-based classroom resources, as well as an increase in the more traditional uses of the Internet for research. II. Goals and Strategies The use of SMART Boards, document cameras, video projectors, and other equipment has been met with the need for upgrading our classroom computer workstations as well. We have used our district technology funding (currently funded primarily through the general fund) and have made use of 1-Time funding dollars from the State of Minnesota several years ago. (By spreading this specific funding out over several years, we have been able to upgrade many of our desktop workstations.) We are increasing our wireless access throughout the district and will continue to evaluate need in that area. Currently, we have at least one access point in each building. Pilot programs/projects in the district include Google Apps for Education and classroom videoconferencing. We are also evaluating programs for delivery of classroom instructional video.
List goals and planned strategies for implementing technology in the school/district. Goal Provide the network infrastructure necessary to meet the changing operational and educational needs in the district. Provide the tools for all staff to effectively meet their technology needs and to ensure the equitable distribution of technologies throughout the district. Provide the tools necessary for students to be successful in their school learning environment. Provide training to meet the needs of staff and students on current and future technologies. Related Strategies We completed a network survey and are beginning to implement upgrades including the following: increased bandwidth, installation of new firewall, implementation of Internet traffic shaping product, server and switch replacements, etc. We will also continue to look at increasing our wireless access throughout the district. Continue to work on evaluating and sustaining a regular replacement program for staff workstations. Develop procedures and guidelines for effective implementation of technology tools. Regularly evaluate student access to technology and plan for hardware and software to meet their needs. (Some Examples: 1. Evaluate access to computers and other learning devices. 2. Study the potential of handheld devices in the classroom. 3. Continue to evaluate and implement student Web 2.0 tools.) Provide training for hardware and software purchases. Provide training on web-based resources as well. Provide training in a variety of formats: large group, small group, face-to-face, online, etc. Provide training during various times as well: before and after school, in-district and out-of-district workshops, 24/7 online technology training for staff and students (i.e., Atomic Learning), Summer Technology Academy, etc.
III. Professional Development Plan Briefly describe updates or additions to planned technology professional development. 1) Provided and will continue to provide training for newly acquired hardware and software at the district level (SMART Board and SMART Notebook, Microsoft Office 2003 to Office 2007 Upgrade, etc.) 2) Planned and funded and will continue to plan and fund monthly before and/or after school training sessions at the building level to meet individual building needs. 3) Atomic Learning will be implemented in the Fall of 2010 to support the need for "just in time" online learning and to enhance technology training sessions. 4) Continued and will continue to promote TIES and other out-of-district training opportunities. 5) Specific training will continue to be offered for the technology tools accompanying curriculum adoptions during various curriculum cycles. 6) Plan to reinstate the Summer Technology Academy that was not offered during the August of 2010 due to an early start to the 2010-2011 school year in our district.
IV. Budget for Technology Summarize the general budget categories for your school districts. This will help demonstrate how the school/district will fund the cost of planned technology services after any E-rate discounts are applied. Also list all the specific services for which you will apply and receive E-rate discounts. District Technology Budget Note that the funding listed below does not include funding that is provided at the building level nor does it include the significant contributions to technology that our district has realized as a result of several community grant foundations. E-Rate Equipment/Hardware $117,810.00 Technology Support Staff $379,604.00 Maintenance $ 31,000.00 Telecommunications/Internet Access $ 30,000.00 Software $ 80,000.00 Staff Development $ 12,500.00 Other $ 5,500.00 Funding Remaining from 1-Time State $ $108,000.00 We currently apply for e-rate for the following services: Internet o Internet Access o Web Hosting o Teacher Web Pages Network o Fiber o Maintenance Fee for Fiber Phone o Analog Lines o Long Distance o PRI's for VOIP o 911 Enhanced Services o Cell Phones
V. Evaluation Concisely explain how the implementation of the technology plan will be evaluated. It is the responsibility of the District Technology Advisory Committee to plan, implement and evaluate technology in the district. This group determines when policies, guidelines, procedures, etc. need to be developed and works on these in collaborative groups. This committee also determines the best way to evaluate the plan by preparing technology reports and by formal and informal surveys of staff and students. The members of the committee are the following: District Level Technology Staff (Technology Coordinator, Network Administrator, Lead Technician), District Admininstrative Representatives (Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Special Services, MARSS Director/Assessment Coordinator, Finance Supervisor), Teacher Leaders, (TOSA, Elementary, Middle School and High School Technology Leads), and a representative from Community Education. Representatives from this group periodically report to the School Board. An overview presentation is given to the School Board annually.