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Camdenton R-III Schools P.O. 1409
Camdenton, MO 65020Phone: 573-346-9218
Fax: 573-346-9211www.camdentonschools.org
District Technology Plan2008-2011
Approved: April 14, 2008
Table of Contents
Introduction, Technology Planning Committee, and Mission Statement.........................................3Section A: Current Status – Compiling Raw Data ........................................................................6Section B: Goals ...........................................................................................................................33Section C: Student Learning TFA – Data Analysis, Objectives, and Action Plans ....................35Section C-1: Student Data Analysis ........................................................................................36Section C-2: Student Learning Objectives ..............................................................................37Section C-3: Student Learning Plans ......................................................................................38Section D: Teacher Preparation TFA – Data Analysis, Objectives, and Action Plans ...............40Section D-1: Teacher Data Analysis .......................................................................................41Section D-2: Teacher Objectives .............................................................................................42Section D-3: Teacher Preparation Plans .................................................................................43Section E: Administration TFA -- Data Analysis, Objectives, and Action Plans............................45Section E-1: Administration, Management & Communications Data Analysis…….......................46Section E-2: Administration, Management & Communications Objectives……............................47Section E-3: Administration, Management & Communications Action Plans…….........................48Section F: Resources TFA: Data Analysis, Objectives, and Action Plans….................................51Section F-1: Resource Data Analysis…........................................................................................52Section F-2: Resource Objectives .…...........................................................................................53Section F-3: Resource Plans. …...................................................................................................54SectionG Technical Support TFA: Data Analysis, Objectives, and Action Plans..........................56SectionG-1: Technical Support Data Analysis.…..........................................................................57Section G-2: Technical Support Objectives.…...............................................................................58Section G-3: Technical Support Plans. ….....................................................................................59Section H: Dissemination, Monitoring, and Evaluation .................................................................61
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Introduction, Technology Planning Committee, Mission Statement2008-2011
The Camdenton R-III School District is located in Camden County in the rural Central Missouri Ozarks and serves a population of more than 4,000 students, ranging over an area of more than 390 square miles. The population of the district continues to grow and currently has approximately 25,000 permanent residents. The community surrounding the Lake of the Ozarks has been one of the fastest growing areas in the state of Missouri.
The school district serves a unique community because of the geographic makeup of the area and the diverse economic mix of small business, industry and tourism. Students attending the eight Camdenton R-III school buildings come from nine small communities. More than 40% of the students qualify for free or reduced lunches.
Our district technology plan strives to ensure high student achievement for all students, including technology literacy skills. It promotes the effective integration of technology through curriculum development, professional development, the use of research-based instructional methods, equitable resources and a support system. This plan addresses these five Technology Focus Areas:
1) Student learning as it relates to the Show Me Standards, including technology skills2) Teacher preparation and delivery of instruction3) Administration, data management & communication processes4) Resource distribution and use5) Technical support.
This long-range education technology plan complies with the Telecommunications Act of 1996, E-rate Program, enabling our continued participation in the MOREnet Network Program. It fulfills the requirement by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that all school districts have a long-range education technology plan that meets the updated Missouri Education Technology Strategic Plan goals. This plan follows the requirements set by the No Child Left Behind legislation and Title IID Program. (Review of previous plan can be found at the end of each TFA section.)
The educational technology mission of Camdenton R-III Schools is to providestudents and staff with the skills necessary to become leaders in our technology-based, global society. It embraces the concept of lifelong learning in an environment where the tools of technology support teaching and learning in all areas.
This educational technology must target the enhancement of student achievement, and will focus on identifying and developing technology solutions which have shown success in this effort. Thus, technology will be infused into the curriculum, improving student achievement through learner centered, interactive lessons that emphasize process, problem solving and inquiry.
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Technology will be used to facilitate effective communication and promote collaboration. We will provide the appropriate resources necessary to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students and to support the staff in efficiently completing the administrative operations of the district. We will regularly offer effective staff development programs and timely technical support.
The mission statement directs implementation of all of the five Technology Focus Areas, with a focus on integration and student achievement. It demonstrates a clear connection between learning technology access and use.
The Camdenton R-III School District Technology Planning Committee is responsible for developing, disseminating, implementing, and evaluating the District’s Technology Plan. The plan was collaboratively developed to guide policy and practice, and will be updated annually. It focuses on student academic success, using research along with proven teaching and learning principles to meet the needs of our district.
The Camdenton R-III School District Technology Planning Committee is appropriate in size for our district. Representation is equitable, and appropriate to address the five Technology Focus Areas. This committee features a broad committee membership that includes teachers from all buildings, administrators, students, parents, board members, technology personnel, support staff, library/ media specialists, local business people, and other community members. All membership groups, which include committees within our district and national and local organizations, are represented. Committee members act as representatives for their buildings, organizations, or areas, providing input and expertise. The superintendents in charge of hardware and software act as facilitators for this committee that meets monthly.
Technology Planning CommitteeMember Position Membership Group METSP TFA CSIP Goal
Susan Buckingham
Asst. Dir. SpEd
Sp Ed, Administration Teacher Preparation Highly Qualified Staff
Dee Seaton ORI Computer Lab
Computer Lab ParasClassified EmployeesOak Ridge Intermediate
Technical Support Facilities, Support and Instructional Resources
Nancy Overlander
Library Media Sp
Library Media SpecialistsDogwood ElementaryHawthorn Elementary
Teacher Preparation Highly Qualified Staff
Karen Galvin MS Computer
TeacherMiddle School
Student Learning Student Performance
Nondas Bogart
Library Media Sp
Library Media SpecialistHigh School
Student Learning Student Performance
Mitch Comer HS IT Teacher
TeacherIT Department ChairHigh School
Administration,Management andCommunication
Parent and Community Involvement
Mike Sanders LCTC Computer
TeacherLCTC
Resource Distribution Facilities, Support and Instructional Resources
Hood Gardner
IT Woodland Scenics
Woodland ScenicsCommunity
Resource Distribution Facilities, Support and Instructional Resources
Dr. Overlander
Superintendent
AdministrationHardware
Technical Support Facilities, Support and Instructional Resources
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Randal Cowen
Network Administrator
Technology StaffClassified Employees
Technical Support Facilities, Support and Instructional Resources
Jay Ahlemeyer
Technology Technician
Technology StaffClassified Employees
Resource Distribution Facilities, Support and Instructional Resources
Keith Thornton
Technology Technician
Technology StaffClassified Employees
Resource Distribution Facilities, Support and Instructional Resources
Linda Parker Technology Technician
Technology StaffClassified Employees
Student Learning Student Performance
Karen West Software Support
Technology StaffSoftware
Teacher Preparation Highly Qualified Staff
Roma France Asst. Superintendent
Administration Software
Administration, Management and Communication
Governance
Candice Schmidt
5th Grade, eMINTS
TeacherHurricane Deck Elem.
Student Learning Student Performance
Tom Denvir Technology Technician
Technology StaffClassified Employees
Resource Distribution Facilities, Support and Instructional Resources
Jane Noyes 5th Grade TeacherOak Ridge Intermediate
Student Learning Student Performance
Randal Burd Alternative SchoolTeacher
TeacherHorizons
Administration, Management and Communication
Parent and Community Involvement
Rhonda Wilkening
Parent Parent Community
Administration, Management and Communication
Parent and Community Involvement
Mark Thompson
Parent ParentCommunity
Student Learning Student Performance
Luke Abbott
Student StudentHigh School
Teacher Preparation Highly Qualified Staff
Steven Miller
Student StudentHigh School
Student Learning Student Performance
Paula Brown Asst. Principal
AdministrationHigh School
Administration, Management and Communication
Governance
Sherry Comer
Afterschool Coord.
Afterschool Programs Student Learning Student Performance
Gwen McDonald
HS Computer Lab
Computer Lab ParaHigh SchoolClassified Employees
Teacher Preparation Highly Qualified Staff
Denise White Hawthorn Computer Lab
Computer Lab ParaHawthorn ElementaryClassified Employees
Technical Support Facilities, Support and Instructional Resources
Kenesha Carr
OB TeacherOsage Beach Elementary
Administration, Management and Communication
Governance
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Section
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Camdenton R-III School District Technology Plan2008-2011
Current Status – Compiling Raw Data
Sources:
Infrastructure information gathered by the Technology Department and produced by the Network Administrator
Computer and Lab information gathered by the Technology Department and produced by the Network Administrator using Technology Inventory Database.
Multimedia Distribution System information gathered by the Technology Department and produced by the Network Administrator
Presentation Equipment information gathered by the Technology Department and produced by the Network Administrator using Technology Inventory Database.
Photographic Equipment information gathered by the Technology Department and produced by the Network Administrator using Technology Inventory Database.
Communication information gathered by the Technology Department and produced by the Network Administrator.
Student and teacher data retrieved from district data management software (SASI).
Standardized longitudinal assessment data gathered from district web-based data warehousing program (Inform).
Locally developed longitudinal common assessment data gathered from web-based program (Benchmark) and building level test management software systems (Grade Master, Excel, etc.)
Surveys from the Professional Development Committee.
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Introduction
The Camdenton R-III School District has selected PC compatible hardware as its base platform. We determined that this platform offers more program diversity and will be the operating system that students will most likely be working with in the workplace.
All of our computer hardware is capable of running Windows 2000. The majority of our systems are currently running Windows 2000 Professional. New systems are being purchased with Windows Vista and are being downgraded to Windows XP Professional.
All classrooms have at least one computer and many classrooms have multiple computers. All computers in the district are Internet connected and have some means of E-Mail communication with the exception of a few systems used only for word processing distributed throughout a few Language Arts classrooms where teachers have requested them.
All Administrative computers are Internet connected and utilize several means of communication including E-Mail and shared data locations.
Our school district has a direct 20mb/s circuit for Internet access to MOREnet. Each building has at least 100mb full duplex connectivity to our central office.
The Camdenton R-III School District has ITV/Distance Learning capabilities which can be provided at any location district wide utilizing Polycomm equipment over the MOREnet connection using the H.323 protocol and is capable of serving as a Teaching or a Receiving site.
Camdenton R-III Schools utilizes mainly a Novell Netware 6.0 based network under a School License Agreement for unlimited connections with some services hosted using Windows 2000 Advanced Server. All buildings act as a single LAN, outlying buildings use LAN resources over high speed WAN connections.
The entire infrastucture is at least a 10/100 fully switched network based on a star topology. A very small number of hubs are still being used in classrooms where computers have been added and only 1 network connection was available. The entire infrastructure is monitored using What’s Up Gold and any failing device can be detected almost immediately. All network traffic is monitored using a mirrored port span from a Cisco 6509 in combination with a packet analyzer; any rogue traffic is detected for immediate response.
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District Resource Distribution
InfrastructureInternet and Wide Area Networking Our school district has a direct 20mb/s
connection to MOREnet distributed to the district facilities via our Cisco 6509. Hurricane Deck, Horizons and Osage Beach use a 100mb/s fiber WAN link to connect back to the Administration building to utilize the Camdenton Campus LAN resources.
Local Area Networking Each building on the Camdenton campus is connected back to the 6509 with the greatest connection being 1gb multi-mode fiber connecting between Administration to High School, Dogwood, Middle School, OakRidge, Hawthorne and LCTC. Connections of 100mb/s fiber for smaller buildings exist between Administration to Transportation, Maintenance, Horticulture and Concessions.
WAN Server Resources The WAN server resources consist of 2 OPEN BSD servers currently outsourced to a local vendor for content filtering, Web and E-Mail protection.
LAN Server Resources The Camdenton campus LAN resources consist of 17 Novell Netware 6 servers to support a broad number of educational applications as well as management features for quicker and easier repairs. 7 Windows 2000 servers hosting web services, backup and monitoring software. 2 outsourced Pogo Linux servers hosting educational Applications.
Retrofitting
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Electrical Systems Our electrical systems have adequately met our needs. The Maintenance department maintains and upgrades the electrical systems in our buildings as necessary.
Temperature Control Systems Our temperature control systems have adequately met our needs. The Maintenance department maintains and upgrades these systems in our buildings as necessary. HVAC systems are run on individual thermostats for classrooms, gyms etc. However the M.S. is run on partial boiler and individual RTUs. All Buildings have heat and A.C.
Security Systems Camdenton School District has security plans in place for each individual building. These plans are carried out by the School Resource officers who are active police officers from the Camdenton Police Department. The Middle School has a camera system consisting of 13 interior and 3 exterior cameras. Security officers have the ability for camera’s to be placed at any location with network access. The Camdenton Police Department has the ability to view the camera system from any building and remote access to the LAN for view is possible. Security systems are being added to buildings as funding allows.
District SoftwareData Management SASI is used for student management.
IGPRO is used for grade books at the Middle School and High School levels. Making the Grade is used for grade books at the elementary level. SISfin (School Information Systems Financial) is used for accounting and payroll.
Educational Software Many educational applications are used district wide for instructional purposes.
Workstation Operating Systems Windows 2000, Windows XPNetwork Operating Systems Novell Netware 6, Windows 2000 Server,
Open BSD
TelecommunicationsCamdenton Campus Definity phone switch with 348 extensions
16 analog trunks provided by SBC. Hurricane Deck Campus Partner system with 4 analog trunks and
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Osage Beach Campus Partner system with 4 analog trunks and 33 extensions.
Horizons Campus Partner system with 2 analog trunks and 7 extensions.
ReliabilityAll Network Resources
% of Up-time 8/21/07-4/1/08 98.41%
Total Cost of Ownership$1,310,048
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High School Resource Distribution73 classrooms1402 Students25 Average Class Population
87 Teachers5 Administrators14 Support Staff
A complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection HP 5400 Connected to Administration
6509 via 1gb/s MMFInternal Network 15 10/100/1000 HP managed switches
directly connected to building 5400.Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet.
Computer Stations and LabsInstructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.462 Total Computers430 Instructional Computers
Students : Instructional Computers 3.3:176 Laptops
Instructional Staff Laptops
4828
Operating Systems Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1 OS X Tiger (Mac)
524100000
3 Open Labs Computers per lab Classrooms : Open labs Teachers : Open Labs
25 24:129:1
5 Instructional Lab Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
25 1:1
2 Instructional Video Editing Labs Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
251:1
29 LMC Instructional Computers Average Class Population : LMC
Computers
1:0.9
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128 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer
1630821:3.6
Multimedia Distribution SystemCable in every classroom Yes
Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 20Projectors 35TV’s 93Media players
DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR TV/VCR/DVD
189420
Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 20Video Camera’s 22Scanners 43Video Editing Equipment 1
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
Directly connected to Definity Phone Switch
Shared 16 analog trunks
Fax Machines 7Telephones 130 extensionsIntercom Yes
Software – Cost of OwnershipBasic Productivity $9,224Data and Testing $3,108Curriculum $37,514Graphics $32,170Management $11,300Total for High School $93,316
Middle School Resource Distribution
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43 classrooms627 Students25 Average Class Population
60 Teachers2 Administrators26 Support Staff
A complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection Cisco 3524 Connected to Administration
6509 via 1gb/s MMFInternal Network 9 10/100 HP 4000m switches directly
connected to building 3524Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet.
Computer Stations and LabsInstructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.214 Total Computers199 Instructional Computers
Students : Instructional Computers 3.2:111 Laptops
Instructional Staff Laptops
011
Operating Systems Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1 OS X Tiger (Mac)
151990000
1 Open Labs Computers per lab Classrooms : Open labs Teachers : Open Labs
31 43:160:1
1 Instructional Lab Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
31 1:1.2
Instructional Video Editing Lab Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
181.4:1
16 LMC Instructional Computers Average Class Population : LMC
Computers
1.6:1
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48 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer
1413214.5:1
Multimedia Distribution SystemCable in every classroom Yes
Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 18Projectors 19TV’s 11Media players
DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR TV/VCR/DVD
115600
Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 17Video Camera’s 6Scanners 19Video Editing Equipment 0
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
Directly connected to Definity Phone Switch
Shared 16 analog trunks
Fax Machines 3Telephones 74 extensionsIntercom Yes
Software – Cost of OwnershipBasic Productivity $9,224Data and Testing $3,108Curriculum $37,514Graphics $32,170Management $11,300Total for Middle School $93,316
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Oak Ridge Elementary Resource Distribution51 classrooms646 Students26 Average Class Population
38 Teachers2 Administrators21 Support Staff
A complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection Cisco 3524 Connected to Administration
6509 via 1gb/s MMFInternal Network 4 10/100 HP 4000m switches directly
connected to building 3524 Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet..
Computer Stations and LabsInstructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.192 Total Computers178 Instructional Computers
Students : Instructional Computers 3.6:110 Laptop
Staff Laptops 10Operating Systems
Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1
42150000
1 Open Lab Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
301:1.1
1 Instructional Lab Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
301:1.1
8 LMC Instructional Computers Average Class Population : LMC
Computers
3.3:1
65 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer
65542.9:1
Multimedia Distribution System
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Cable in every classroom Yes
Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 17Projectors 18TV’s 29Media players
DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR
04330
Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 7Video Camera’s 0Scanners 14Video Editing Equipment 2
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
100 pair buried copper to Definity
Shared 16 analog trunks
Fax Machines 1Telephones 24 extensionsIntercom Yes
Software – Cost of OwnershipBasic Productivity $12,418Data and Testing $1,600Curriculum $19,314Graphics $2,126Management $6,888Total for Oak Ridge $42,346
Hawthorn Elementary Resource Distribution
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43 classrooms469 Students24 Average Class Population
28 Teachers1 Administrators20 Support Staff
A complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection Cisco 3524 Connected to Administration
6509 via 1gb/s MMFInternal Network 5 10/100 HP 4000m switches directly
connected to building 3524 3 10/100 Hubs directly connected to building 3524
Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet.
Computer Stations and LabsInstructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.146 Total Computers137 Instructional Computers
Students : Instructional Computers 3.4:16 Laptops
Staff Laptops Instructional laptops
60
Operating Systems Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1
20126000
1 Open Lab Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
311:1.3
3 LMC Instructional Computers Average Class Population : LMC
Computers8:1
47 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer
37373.1:1
Multimedia Distribution SystemCable in every classroom Yes
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Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 13Projectors 15TV’s 0Media players
DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR
1410
Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 2Video Camera’s 4Scanners 15Video Editing Equipment 0
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
50 pair buried copper connected to Definity
Shared 16 analog trunks
Fax Machines 2Telephones 33 extensionsIntercom Yes
Software –Cost of OwnershipBasic Productivity $2,463Data and Testing $3,339Curriculum $25,992Graphics $1,256Management $3,885Total for Hawthorn $36,935
Dogwood Elementary Resource Distribution64 classrooms715 Students23 Average Class Population
45 Teachers2 Administrators47 Support Staff
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A complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection Cisco 3524 Connected to Administration
6509 via 1gb/s MMFInternal Network 5 10/100 HP 4000m switches directly
connected to building 3524Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet.
Computer Stations and LabsInstructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.200 Total Computers176 Instructional Computers
Students : Instructional Computers 4:119 Laptops
Staff Laptops 19Operating Systems
Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1 OS 9.2 (Mac) OS X Panther (Mac)
4915100001
1 Open Lab Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
261:1.6
1 LMC Instructional Computers Average Class Population : Lab
Computers23:1
90 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer
458282.2:1
Multimedia Distribution SystemCable in every classroom No
Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 20Projectors 21TV’s 29
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Media players DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR TV/DVD
0113420
Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 7Video Camera’s 0Scanners 26Video Editing Equipment 0
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
100 pair Buried Copper connected to Definity
Shared 16 analog trunks
Fax Machines 3Telephones 48 extensionsIntercom Yes
Software –Cost of OwnershipBasic Productivity $15,396Data and Testing $8,318Curriculum $38,246Graphics $7,541Management $3,300Total for Dogwood $72,801
Hurricane Deck Elementary Resource Distribution17 classrooms139 Students19 Average Class Population
16 Teachers1 Administrators9 Support Staff
A complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection HP 4000m Connected to Administration
6509 via Leased 100mb/s SMF (Sho-Me-Technologies)
Internal Network 4 10/100 HP 4000m switches directly connected to building 4000M
Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet.
Computer Stations and Labs
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Instructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.114 Total Computers107 Instructional Computers
Students : Instructional Computers 1.3:15 Laptops
Staff Laptops 5Operating Systems
Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1
2391000
1 Open Lab Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
311:1.6
2 LMC Instructional Computers Average Class Population : LMC
Computers9.5:1
29 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer
22073.9:1
Multimedia Distribution SystemCable in every classroom Yes
Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 10Projectors 11TV’s 2Media players
DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR
1780
Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 8Video Camera’s 0Scanners 11Video Editing Equipment 1
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
Partner system 4 analog trunks
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Fax Machines 1Telephones 26 extensionsIntercom Yes
Software – Cost of OwnershipBasic Productivity $1,705Data and Testing $5,200Curriculum $15,190Graphics $5,027Management $2,700Total for Hurricane Deck $29,822
Osage Beach Elementary Resource Distribution15 classrooms183 Students20 Average Class Population
11 Teachers1 Administrators10 Support Staff
A complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection HP 4000M Connected to Administration
6509 via Leased 100mb/s circuit (Charter Fiberlink)
Internal Network 2 10/100 HP 4000m switches directly connected to building 4000M
Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet.
Computer Stations and LabsInstructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.83 Total Computers74 Instructional Computers
Students : Instructional Computers 2.5:12 Laptops
Staff Laptops 2
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Operating Systems Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1
7013000
1 Open Lab Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
281:1.4
1 LMC Instructional Computers Average Class Population : LMC
Computers20:1
28 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer
12163:1
Multimedia Distribution SystemCable in every classroom Yes
Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 8Projectors 8TV’s 15Media players
DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR
01180
Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 12Video Camera’s 0Scanners 9Video Editing Equipment 1
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
Partner System 4 analog trunks
Fax Machines 1Telephones 33 extensionsIntercom Yes
Software –Cost of OwnershipBasic Productivity $4,216Data and Testing $525
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Curriculum $17,852Graphics $1,283Management $2,700Total for Osage Beach $26,576
Horizons Resource Distribution9 classrooms138 Students14 Average Class Population
9 Teachers1 Administrators4 Support Staff
A complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection HP 4000 Connected to Administration
6509 via Leased 100mb/s SMFInternal Network 1 10/100 HP 4000m Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet.
Computer Stations and LabsInstructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.42 Total Computers36 Instructional Computers
Students : Instructional Computers 3.8:11 Laptops
Staff Laptops 1Operating Systems
Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1
141000
1 Open Lab Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
151:1
23 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer
21381.8:1
Multimedia Distribution SystemCable in every classroom All but 1 room
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Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 2Projectors 4TV’s 7Media players
DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR
0080
Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 1Video Camera’s 2Scanners 7Video Editing Equipment 0
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
Partner System 2 analog trunks
Fax Machines 1Telephones 7 extensionsIntercom No
Software =Cost of OwnershipBasic Productivity $1,705Data and Testing $5,200Curriculum $15,190Graphics $5,027Management $2,700Total for Horizons $29,822
LCTC Resource Distribution17 classrooms596 Students15 Average Class Population
20 Teachers2 Administrators5 Support Staff
A complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection Cisco 3524 Connected to Administration
6509 via 1gb/s MMFInternal Network 5 10/100 HP 4000m switches directly
connected to building 3524
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Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet.
Computer Stations and LabsInstructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.201 Total Computers193 Instructional Computers
Students : Instructional Computers 3:184 Laptops
Staff Laptops Instructional laptops
1866
Operating Systems Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1
40161000
2 Open Labs Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
201:1.3
Instructional Lab (Horticulture) Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
241:1.6
Instructional Lab (Marketing) Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
84.4:1
Instructional Lab (Accounting) Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
151:1
Instructional Lab (Business) Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
181.2:1
Instructional Lab (Graphics) Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
241.6:1
55 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer
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Cable in every classroom No
Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 10Projectors 21TV’s 6Media players
DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR
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Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 45Video Camera’s 38Scanners 8Video Editing Equipment 0
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
50 pair buried copper connected to Definity
Shared 16 analog trunks
Fax Machines 2Telephones 30 extensionsIntercom Yes
Software – Cost of OwnershipBasic Productivity $20,043Data and Testing $0Curriculum $38,690Graphics $15,442Management $11,384Total for LCTC $85,559
Administration Resource Distribution17 Staff MembersA complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection Directly Connected to 6509 (Main
Distribution Facility)Internal Network 1 Cisco 6509, 2 10/100 HP 4000m switch
directly connected to 6509Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet.
Computer Stations and Labs
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Instructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.39 Total Computers
Staff : Staff Computers 1:2.311 Laptops
Staff Laptops 7Operating Systems
Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1
039000
1 Lab (Professional Development) Computers per lab Average Class Population : Lab
Computers
41:1
5 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer
2037.8:1
Multimedia Distribution SystemCable Conference room and Tech room
Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 2Projectors 3TV’s 2Media players
DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR
0400
Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 2Video Camera’s 0Scanners 13Video Editing Equipment 0
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
25 pair buried copper connected to Definity
Shared 16 analog trunks
Fax Machines 1Telephones 16 extensionsIntercom No
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SoftwareBasic Productivity $6,349Data and Testing $36,342Curriculum $4,920Graphics $2,791Management $21,975Total for Administration $72,377
Maintenance Resource Distribution14 Staff MembersA complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection HP 4000m Connected to LCTC 3524 via
100mb/s MMFInternal Network 1 10/100 HP 4000m switch directly
connected to LCTC 3524Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet.
Computer Stations and LabsInstructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.8 Total Computers
Staff : Staff Computers 1.8:1Operating Systems
Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1
26000
6 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer Plotter 42”
06001
Multimedia Distribution SystemCable No
Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 0
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Projectors 0TV’s 0Media players
DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR
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Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 0Video Camera’s 0Scanners 0Video Editing Equipment 0
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
6 pair buried copper connected to Definity
Shared 16 analog trunks
Fax Machines 1Telephones 6 extensionsIntercom No
Software – Cost of OwnershipBasic Productivity $385Total for Maintenance $385
Transportation Resource Distribution63 Staff MembersA complete hardware and software inventory is kept in a database by the Technology Department. This inventory is updated regularly as new hardware is installed. Staff members have access to a list of equipment checked out to them using the web for verification. Occasional walk through verifications are made when necessary.
Data InfrastructureBuilding Connection HP 4000m Connected to LCTC 3524 via
100mb/s MMFInternal Network 1 10/100 HP 4000m switch directly
connected to LCTC 3524Internet Connection Shared 20mb/s Circuit from MOREnet.
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Instructional Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that students use.Staff Computers: Internet connected, networked computers that staff use.Typing Computers: No Internet, Non-Networked computers students use for word processing only.9 Total Computers
Staff : Staff Computers 7:11 Laptop
Staff Laptops 1Operating Systems
Windows 2000 Pro Windows XP Pro Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows 3.1
36000
5 Printers Color Laser Inkjet B/W Laser Computer : Printer
0411.8:1
Multimedia Distribution SystemCable No
Presentation EquipmentSmartboards 0Projectors 0TV’s 0Media players
DVD VCR DVD/VCR TV/VCR
0000
Photographic EquipmentDigital Camera’s 0Video Camera’s 1Scanners 2Video Editing Equipment 0
CommunicationsTelecommunications Connection
6 pair buried copper connected to Definity
Shared 16 analog trunks
Fax Machines 1Telephones 4 extensionsIntercom No
Software - Cost of OwnershipBasic Productivity $530
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Data and Testing $53Total for Transportation $583
District Total Cost of Software/Web-based Resources$513,522
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Section
B
Camdenton R-III School District Technology Plan2008-2011
Goals
The technology plan goals provide direction for the district’s use of educational technology to improve teaching and learning. These goals address our mission statement and are aligned to the district’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and have been correlated to the state education technology plan goals.
TFA GoalCSIP Goals
Weaknesses Addressed
1 Provide consistent technology education for students making grade level transitions.
Provide equitable access to technology to each building within the district.
Assess the technology literacy of 8th Grade students from Standard #6, from the NETS for Students. The NETS has six standards including:1. Creativity and Innovation2. Communication and Collaboration3. Research and Information Fluency4. Critical thinking, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making5. Digital Citizenship6. Technology Operations and Concepts
G2.2G2.3
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SL5
2 Ensure ongoing professional development for all staff in the use of
G2.2G2.3
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current and future technologies.
Utilize district staff who are knowledgeable in technological practices to provide training and support for staff.
G3.3
G3.2G3.3
TP1
3 Systematically secure, maintain and upgrade data management software to adequately serve administrative management needs, data management /student record needs and communication processing needs.
Provide training for those using the administrative software.
G1.2 ADM 2, 3
ADM 44 Address computer to student ratio. G2.2
G2.3RSC 1
5 Provide adequate support for current and new technology.
G1.3 TS 2
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Camdenton R-III School District Technology Plan2008-2011
Student Learning TFA Data Analysis, Objectives and Action Plan
C-1 Student Data Analysis
Appropriate data and information were used to identify and list strengths and weaknesses for student learning as it relates to the Show Me Standards, including technology skills. Listed below are many of the technology planning references used. The data compiled from these valid and reliable resources are listed below:
Using data from Crystal Reports, test results were reviewed looking at the Show Me Standards and Grade Level Expectations, including technology skills.
District technology curriculum and instructional practices were reviewed. TAGLIT surveys from schools were reviewed. The student to computer ratio was reviewed. Weakness in practices for students transitioning to other buildings was
reviewed. Copyright and Acceptable Use policies were reviewed. Using technology inventory documents, the committee reviewed equitable
access of technology for students in each building. CSIP and MSIP documents were reviewed for technology guidelines.
The goals in this section are aligned to the following CSIP goal areas:Student PerformanceFacilities, Support and Instructional ResourcesParent and Community Involvement
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Student Learningas it relates to the Show-Me Standards
Data AnalysisStrength There are a large number of advanced technology-
based courses offered at the high school level.SL4
Strength The student to computer ratio is small. SL5Strength Both building and district administration are supportive
of the technology needs for student learning.SL6
Strength The technical services and support staff are well-trained and very supportive of technology problems within the district.
SL6
Strength Students consistently score above the state and national average on the MAP and standardized tests.
SL1
Strength All students have access to technology in the regular classroom setting.
SL5
Strength The district has made the transition from two platform to one platform status.
SL6
Strength We have a board approved, District Acceptable Use Policy that meets the requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act, and that must be signed by students and parents before they can access the school district’s technology.
SL7
Weakness Coordination and transition between buildings is not consistent for technology programs, especially at early grades.
SL4
Weakness There is not enough space in some buildings for additional computer labs, technology classes, etc.
SL5
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C-2 Student Learning Objectives
Goal 1 Provide consistent technology education for students making grade level transitions.
Objectives How Progress is Measured
1 Review and revise current technology curriculum to ensure developmentally appropriate activities.
Curriculum committee will meet annually to review effectiveness of activities and make revisions.
2 Review instructional keyboarding to ensure that lower level programs provide basic support for advanced software applications.
Review status of students on a quarterly basis by printing reports that are included in the keyboarding program.
Goal 2 Provide equitable access to technology in each building within the district.
Objectives How Progress is Measured
1 Additional student-use computers will be placed within the classrooms to meet the student-computer ratio of the state goal of 3.8/1.
Inventory of district hardware placed in classrooms will be reviewed.
2 The use of laptops, mobile and wireless labs will be utilized in order to provide a student-computer ratio of 3.8/1 access to technology for students.
Inventory of district hardware placed in classrooms will be reviewed.
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C-3 Student Learning PlansThese plans and implementation strategies indicate technology’s role in achieving high student achievement and performance. Each of these strategies supports all of the Show Me performance and knowledge standards, including technology skills.Goal 1: Provide consistent technology education for students making grade level transition.Objective 1: Review and revise current technology curriculum to ensure developmentally appropriate activities.Objective 2: Review 8th grade literacy assessment to see that it meets the criteria of state and national technology standards.
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Review technology curriculum 4000 LocalFunds
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Annually Review curriculum for alignment to national standards
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G2.4d 6.4.2 Review 8th grade literacy assessment.
N/A N/A 2008-Ongoing
Annually Has been met AssistantSuperintendent
Goal 2: Provide equitable access to technology to each building within the District.Objective 1: Additional student-use computers will be placed within the classrooms.Objective 2: The use of laptops, mobile and wireless labs will be researched in order to provide adequate access to technology for students.
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6.7 Provide additional student computers for the classroom
45000 TechGrantsLocalFunds
2008-Ongoing
Ongoing Update from district inventory database
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G2.4a 6.1 Provide laptops, mobile and wireless labs as needed for student use
35000 2008-Ongoing
Annually 2 wireless labs were installed in the HS 8/07; review possible additions
AssociateSuperintendent
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Status/Progress of Previous Action Plan:
After reviewing the previous Action Plan, changes have been noted in all Student Learning goals. The past goal of moving the district to a one platform status has been met by replacing all remaining MACs with PCs.
Looking to the next year, the technology committee will continue to review and revise the current technology curriculum to ensure appropriate activities that support software used in all subject areas. The goal is to continue to provide equitable access to technology in each building across the district and research new of changed technologies to provide both hardware and software access. Teachers have access to the following programs for instructional purposes: Knowledge Box, Orchard, and Plato. In addition, they have access to Inform which warehouses student performance data and Benchmark which allows for the creation and scoring of common assessments.
It is important to note that teachers have taken a giant step in the way they have utilized software in the classrooms. No longer does the district buy software unless the teacher can state a valid instructional purpose. Instead of buying individual pieces of software, the district has been able to purchase the Orchard program and Knowledge Box which provide numerous resources to teachers. This has also helped to minimize the technical support required to troubleshoot software problems.
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Section
D
Camdenton R-III School District Technology Plan2008-2011
Teacher Preparation TFA Data Analysis, Objectives and Action Plans
D-1 Teacher Data Analysis
Appropriate data and information were used to identify and list strengths and weaknesses for teacher preparation and delivery of instruction. Listed below are many of the technology planning references used. The data compiled from these valid and reliable resources are listed below:
Equipment inventory for availability for teacher usage Staff survey of instructional technology usage Census of technology Software inventory of available software and most appropriate software Analysis of Crystal Reports, CTBS scoring data, and common assessment
data Professional Development Committee Needs Assessment data Emints professional development evaluation Evaluation data of technology related professional development activities
were reviewed by the district Professional Development Committee Schedule of technology trainings for upcoming year was reviewed Review of CSIP and MSIP documents Procedures for training of new staff members and/or new courses to be
added were reviewed
The goals in this section are aligned to the following CSIP goal areas:Highly Qualified StaffGovernance
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Teacher Preparation and Delivery of InstructionData Analysis
Strength Staff have been provided training on basic computer skills, using technical equipment, using various computer application programs and using technology research tools.
TP1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
Strength Teachers are progressively integrating technology into the curriculum.
TP1, 2, 7
Strength Teachers are evaluating their students’ knowledge using technology tools such as application software and various educational software.
TP3, 7
Strength The district consistently uses a percentage of funding received through technology grants and local professional development funds to provide technology related staff development.
TP2, 7
Strength All teachers have access to the Internet and LAN within their classroom.
TP4
Weakness As technology is constantly changing, the district needs to provide the staff with more training on incorporating technology into their curriculum.
TP1
Weakness The district should make a greater effort to increase the utilization of staff who are knowledgeable in technology to provide inservices.
TP1
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D-2 Teacher Objectives
Goal 1 Ensure ongoing professional development for all staff in the use of current and future technologies.
Objectives How Progress is Measured
1 Staff will receive instruction and training in the integration of technology into the curriculum through workshops provided on a regular basis.
Hours will be tabulated from sign in sheets at workshops and participants’ evaluation forms.
Goal 2 Utilize district staff who are knowledgeable in technological practices to provide training and support for staff.
Objectives How Progress is Measured
1 Teachers will be trained in designing classroom presentations using technology.
PD sign in sheets# trainings held
2 Teachers will be trained to use presentation equipment for classroom presentations.
PD sign in sheetsReports at Technology Committee meetings
3 Staff will have adequate access to presentation equipment for classroom presentations.
Review inventory of hardware resources.Survey teachers on use of presentation equipment.Review teacher request for presentation equipment.
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D-3 Teacher Preparation PlansThese plans and strategies promote preparing teachers to integrate technology into curriculum and instructional practices.Goal 1: Ensure ongoing professional development for all staff in the use of current and future technologies.Objective 1: Staff will receive instruction and training in the integration of technology into the curriculum through workshops provided on a regular basis.
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G3.3 6.3 Qualified technology staff trainers will develop and present sessions focused on providing appropriate training for all teachers and support staff.
4000 DistrictPD funds,Title IIA Funds
2008-Ongoing
Quarterly Strategies will be determine as problems occur
Assistant Superintendent,Technology Support Staff,Software Coordinator,Employed Presenters
G3.3 6.16.4.4
Inservice days will provide an additional block of time to train staff members in technology utilization and curriculum integrations
1500 DistrictPD funds,Title IIA Funds
2008-Ongoing
Monthly at district PDC meetings
Trainings will be added as needs arise
District PDC,District Technology Committee, Building Technology Committees,Assistant Superintendent
Goal 2: Utilize district staff who are knowledgeable in technological practices to provide training and support for staff.
Objective 1: Teachers will be trained in designing classroom presentations using technology.Objective 2: Teachers will be trained to use presentation equipment for classroom presentations.
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Objective 3: Staff will have adequate access to presentation equipment for classroom presentations.
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6.4.2 Provide access to a multimedia projector and other presentation equipment and software.
30000 Tech GrantsLocal Funds
Within 5 years
Annually Checklists will be developed to review usage of equipment and technical competencies of teachers
Associate Superintendent,Assistant Superintendent
Status/Progress of Previous Action Plan:
The district continues to offer technology training to all staff members in the following ways:
1. All new staff are provided with training on student management programs during New Teacher Orientation.
2. Additional training is available at any time upon request.
3. Throughout the year, the Software Coordinator provides workshops on all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.
4. Training is provided at each building for the Orchard software program and Knowledge Box web-based program.
5. Support is provided for teachers in developing assessment from various curricular programs owned by the district.
6. Training is provided for teachers on NCS Pearson products Inform (data warehouse) and Benchmark (common assessment creation).
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Section
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Camdenton R-III School District Technology Plan2008-2011
Administration, Management and Communications TFA Data Analysis, Objectives and Action Plans
E-1 Administration Data Analysis
Appropriate data and information were used to identify and list strengths and weaknesses of the district’s use of technology to support administration, data management and communication processes. Listed below are many of the technology planning references used. The data compiled from these valid and reliable resources are listed below:
Review of the district’s management software with Technology staff and central office administrators
Review of Technology Committee agenda items Resource logs of network administrator Inventory list of district’s technology resources, including hardware and
software Previous Technology Plan Review of Professional Development Needs Assessment regarding
technology training Review of staff requests for training
The goals in this section are aligned to the following CSIP goal areas:Student PerformanceHighly Qualified StaffParent and Community InvolvementGovernance
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Administration, Management and CommunicationsData Analysis
Strength The administration utilizes technology as a management tool for communications, record keeping, budgeting, bookkeeping, and student management.
ADM1
Strength The district has adopted written policies and procedures for technology usage and acquisition.
ADM5
Strength The administration utilizes technology to post board policies, large manuals for software, surveys, software requests, maintenance requests, school-to-work requests and technology requests through the intranet.
ADM1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Strength The district utilizes ZenWorks to distribute applications throughout the district.
ADM4
Weakness The district should utilize the student management software to its fullest potential at all buildings.
ADM2, 3
Weakness Utilize SisFin to simplify inventories in each building. ADM4
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E-2 Administration, Management and Communication Objectives
Goal 1 Systematically secure, maintain and upgrade data management software to adequately serve administrative management needs, data management/student record needs and communication processing needs.
Objectives How Progress is Measured
1 Maintain updated versions of record keeping software as funds are available.
Does our version match the latest version available?
2 Maintain updated versions of communication software as funds are available.
Does our version match the latest version available?
3 Maintain updated versions of antivirus software as funds are available.
Does our version match the latest version available?
Goal 2 Provide training for those using the administrative software.
Objectives How Progress is Measured
1 Provide training to all personnel using administrative software, both in workshops and individually.
Review of workshops and training schedules; count of enrollement
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E-3 Administration, Management and Communications PlansThese action plans and implementation strategies indicate technology’s role in improving the district’s administration, data management, and communication processes.Goal 1: Systematically secure, maintain and upgrade data management software to adequately serve administrative management needs, data management/student record needs and communication processing needs.
Objective 1: Maintain updated versions of record keeping software as funds are available. Objective 2: Maintain updated versions of communication software as funds are available.Objective 3: Maintain updated versions of antivirus software as funds are available.
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G1.2 6.4.38.5.4
Upgrade and maintain SisFin annually
3500/ year
District Ongoing Annually Do regular maintenance and update as available
Administration, Technology Staff
G1.2 6.4.38.5.4
Upgrade and maintain Groupwise/Novell
12000/ year
District Ongoing Annually Do regular maintenance and update as available
Administration, Technology Staff
G1.2 6.4.3 Maintain MoreNet Internet service 4500/ year
District Ongoing Annually Do regular maintenance and update as available
Administration, Technology Staff
G1.2 6.4.3 Maintain router 4000 District Ongoing Annually Do regular maintenance and update as available
Administration, Technology Staff
G1.2 8.5.4 Upgrade and maintain Cyber Patrol
10000 District Ongoing Annually Do regular maintenance and update as available
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Goal 2: Provide training for those using administrative software.
Objective 1: Provide training to all personnel using administrative software, both in workshops and individually.
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Qualified technology staff will develop and present training focused on integration of technology to staff.
4000 PD Funds,Tech Grants
Ongoing Annually Provide inservice days and after school workshops; also provide training during the school day as necessary
Assistant Superintendent,Technology Staff
G3.3 6.7 Stations and self-training programs will be available for staff development .
Ongoing 5000 Ongoing Annually Provide mini-lab for training with programs available and on-site instructor if needed.
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Status/Progress of Previous Action Plan:
1. SASI has been upgraded and maintained regularly. Currently, we are operating with Version 6, Service pack 1, supplemental release 1.
2. SisFin is updated as patches are received and maintained regularly.
3. Groupwise/Novell are updated as needed to maintain functionality.
4. MoreNet service has been maintained and additional T1 lines have been added.
5. The router has been maintained and upgraded as needed.
6. Inservice days have been used for training staff. We have ongoing training after school as requested or as felt needed by administration. Trainers have been hired from in and out of district as needed.
7. A mini-lab has been added with connecting conference room for staff training. Programs used by the staff are available in this lab. An on-site instructor is also available to assist in self-training and to provide classes
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Camdenton R-III School District Technology Plan2008-2011
Resource Distribution TFA Data Analysis, Objectives and Action Plans
F-1 Resource Data Analysis
Appropriate data and information were used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the district’s access to and use of technology resources. Listed in the bibliography are the many technology planning references used. The data compiled from these valid and reliable resources are listed below:
Camdenton R-III Inventory Camdenton R-III monitoring solution (What’s Up Gold) Network and Server Documentation Section C
The goals in this section are aligned to the following CSIP goal areas:Student PerformanceFacilities, Support and Instructional Resources
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ResourceData Analysis
Strength The district provides filtering software to prevent and monitor attempts to access sites prohibited in the district’s Acceptable Use Policy and to comply with CIPA and NCLB.
RSC2, 3, 6, 7
Strength The district’s network infrastructure is in excellent condition and meeting reliability and scalability expectations.
RSC2
Strength No known security vulnerabilities exist. RSC2Strength The district currently makes policies, documentation
and many other types of information available electronically for personnel access.
RSC4, 6, 7
Strength Currently, there are no virus concerns for the district. RSC2Strength Network resources including servers, switches and
other devices are monitored full time and documentation of speed and reliability can be produced instantly.
RSC2
Strength We have the ability to monitor application usage on demand and produce reports instantly.
RSC2
Strength The district has been supportive of technology and provides necessary new and updated hardware to support the rising demands of educational and professional software and collaboration needs.
RSC1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7
Strength The district continues to grow internet bandwidth as needed to accommodate increasing technology use.
RSC1
Strength The district has infrastructure in place and ready to meet telephone needs district wide.
RSC1, 3
Weakness The district needs to reduce the student to Instructional computer ratio by adding computers to buildings.
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F-2 Resource Objectives
Goal 1 Address computer to student ratio.Objectives How Progress is
Measured1 Continue to focus on
expanding technology to meet the needs of students and educators as technology changes.
Comparison of section C “Current Technology”
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F-3 Resource PlansGoal 1: Address computer to student ratio.Objective 1: Continue to focus on expanding technology to meet the needs of students and educators as technology changes.
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6.4.4 Analyze data kept in our inventory database to measure increases or decreases in technology available for student, teacher or office use. Pursue a 4:1 student to computer ratio. (District 199 pc’s short)
$184,075 Local, State, Federal funding
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Status/Progress of Previous Action Plan:
Pursue a 4:1 student to computer ratio: Our previous ratio for the district was 5:1 and currently is 4.9:1. We still need to address the student to computer ratio to attain a 4:1 in the coming years.
Replace out of date workstations and servers: The district has been very supportive in keeping technology up to date. We have successfully stuck to our 5 year replacement schedule for computers and servers have been replaced before they have become a nuisance to users on the network.
Check for filter update success and monitor attempts to access sites not allowed in the Acceptable Use Policy: Filter updates and monitoring has been a success for our district. Content, web and virus protection from the internet has been successful and is costing the district $2,000 annually.
Replace any network resource that shows signs of age or inadequate: In most cases we have kept spare equipment to immediately replace troublesome network resources. This has been very beneficial to our district.
Document server resources: Documentation has been very helpful to our district, aiding in our planning for replacement and prevention of problems.
Monitor network utilization to prevent bottlenecks and connectivity problems: Our monitoring abilities have been extremely beneficial by allowing us to address problems before network users even notice them.
Budget to add servers, taking into account new software and existing software requirements: The district has been supportive on our efforts to balance software loads between servers making things easier to use and more reliable.
Take action on making outlying buildings part of private: Our Osage Beach building was successfully connected to our LAN via a leased 100mbs fiber circuit from Charter Fiberlink and is costing our district $5,483.52
Apply Security Updates: We have successfully kept up to date with security updates for servers with no successful malicious attacks.
Update District Website: We continue to update and add features to our web resources often.
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Technical Support TFA Data Analysis, Objectives and Action Plans
G-1 Technical Support Data Analysis
Appropriate data and information were used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the district’s support of its technology resources. Listed below are many of the technology planning references used. The data compiled from these valid and reliable resources are listed below:
Camdenton R-III webpage detailing work orders and server status Records of professional development activities Responses from Professional Development Evaluation form Section C, Current Technology
The goals in this section are aligned to the following CSIP goal areas:Student PerformanceFacilities, Support and Instructional ResourcesParent and Community InvolvementGovernance
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Technical SupportData Analysis
Strength Adequate staff has been employed to provide software support and timely maintenance of hardware problems.
TS1, 7
Strength Technology staff continually provide ongoing training for staff.
TS1, 3, 4, 5, 7
Strength The technical support staff acquires knowledge of specific equipment and software to meet the district’s needs in order to maintain the network, repair equipment and effectively use the software.
TS1, 2
Strength District has a new facility to accommodate servers. TS2, 7Strength Work order requests and server status are available
online to all staff.TS1, 2, 5, 7
Strength There is adequate connectivity for all of our outlying school buildings.
TS2
Weakness There is a need to hire additional technical support to help maintain the computers and software of the district, including a full-time data manager.
TS1, 2
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G-2 Technical Support Objectives
Goal 1 Provide adequate support for current and new technology.
Objectives How Progress is Measured
1 Provide data support to administration and teachers on student performance.
Availability of standardized testing data and common assessment data via electronic avenues.
2 Maintain quick turn-around on work orders.
Check progress on work order status via the Technology Webpage.
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G-3 Technical Support PlansThese plans and implementation strategies promote adequate and equitable technical support goal and objectives.Goal 1: Hire additional technical support, including a data manager.Objective 1: Provide data support to administration and teachers on student performance.Objective 2: Maintain quick turn-around on work orders.
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$40,000 District 8/08 Ongoing Study budget to provide additional help as needed.
Central Office Administration
G1.3 6.4.4 Maintain work orders on a timely basis
Unknown District Ongoing Quarterly Review data on work order completion
Network Administrator
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Status/Progress of Previous Action Plan:
1. Fiber optic connectivity has been supplied to Hurricane Deck Elementary School, and adequate connectivity to Osage Beach Elementary.
2. One wireless lab was installed at LCTC. The technology staff continues to research the feasibility of wireless technology in other buildings.
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Camdenton R-III School District Technology Plan2008-2011
Communication, Dissemination, Monitoring and Evaluation
In order to ensure that the Camdenton R-III School District’s Technology Plan is effectively implemented to support the district ‘s mission and Comprehensive School Improvement Plan’s vision of sustained improvement in student achievement, teacher preparation, administration, resources, and technical support, the plan must be effectively disseminated, monitored and evaluated. A copy of the district Technology Plan is available in the Central Office, each building Principal’s Office, and in each building Library/Media Center where it is available to all staff, students, and patrons of the district for review. In addition, the plan is available for viewing on the district’s website. Parents and patrons have been informed regarding the availability of the through building and district newsletters.
Monitoring Technology Plan activities is primarily the responsibility of the Technology Committee and district administration and technology staff. Other responsibilities for monitoring the plan can be found within the Action Plans of each section. Committees, including a subcommittee of the Technology Committee and the Professional Development Committee will meet on a regular basis to assess the progress of implementation of plan activities.
A formal annual evaluation of the district’s technology plan is conducted each year with input from the Technology Committee. The evaluation is based upon meeting the goals and objectives as outlined in the plan. An evaluation report is presented to the Board of Education during the regular June board meeting.
Disseminate Monitor EvaluateReport to Technology Monthly at Technology Committee to examine
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Committee Committee Meetings progress in all areas as appropriate
Report to Board of Education
Technology Report presented at the school board meeting annually
Board reviews and approves and/or updates the Technology Plan
Reports The district newsletter which is mailed to district patrons quarterly will contain information on the progress of plan components as appropriate
Obtain feedback from community members
Technology Plan placed in Library/Media Centers
Technology Plan will be available for all staff members
Staff may evaluate and offer suggestions for improvement
Technology Plan linked on the district website
Our approved Technology Plan will be posted on the district website
Obtain feedback from the community, students, parents, staff
Reports at faculty meetings
Progress will be reported by Technology Committee member as needed at building faculty meetings to continue to meet our CSIP goals
Principals will have input toward the progress in their respective buildings
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Evaluation of the Camdenton R-III District Technology Plan
TFA GoalWeakness Addressed
Date Monitored
1 Provide consistent technology education for students making grade level transitions.
Provide equitable access to technology to each building within the district.
Assess the technology literacy of 8th Grade students from Standard #6, from the NETS for Students. The NETS has six standards including:1. Creativity and Innovation2. Communication and Collaboration3. Research and Information Fluency4. Critical thinking, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making5. Digital Citizenship6. Technology Operations and Concepts
SL4
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2 Ensure ongoing professional development for all staff in the use of current and future technologies.
Utilize district staff who are knowledgeable in technological practices to provide training and support for staff.
TP1
TP1
3 Systematically secure, maintain and upgrade data management software to adequately serve administrative management needs, data management /student record needs and communication processing needs.
Provide training for those using the administrative software.
ADM 2, 3
ADM 44 Address computer to student ratio. RSC 1
5 Provide adequate support for current and new technology.
TS 2
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