District Technology Plan - jcsd.k12.ms.us Plan 2007-2010.pdf · Technology Plan Submission Contact Information Please have the person responsible for the submission of your district’s

Jackson County School District 1 8/3/2007

District Technology Plan Cover Page

District

Jackson County School District

Superintendent

Rucks H. Robinson

Technology Coordinator

Carol Rudolph

Mailing Address

P. O. Box 5069 Vancleave, MS 39565

Phone

(228) 826-1757, ext. 317

Fax

(228) 826-1757, ext. 318

Technology Coordinator’s Email

[email protected]

District Home Page (URL)

http://www.jcsd.k12.ms.us

Technology Plan Submission Contact Information

Please have the person responsible for the submission of your district’s technology plan

to complete the following information. It is imperative that your district’s plan be submitted before the deadline of January 2, 2007, and that it reflects accurate

information.

Address

P. O. Box 5069

City, State, Zip

Vancleave, MS 39565

Telephone Number

(228) 826-1757, ext. 317

Fax Number

(228) 826-1765

Email Address

[email protected]

Name of School District Personnel Responsible for Plan Submission

Carol Rudolph

mailto:[email protected]


Table of Contents Jackson County School District

Cover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Executive Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

District Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Vision Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Technology Needs Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Teaching and Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Educator Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

E2T2 Professional Development (to be mailed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Leadership and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

MOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Environment and Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Schematic of the District WAN (to be mailed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Goals, Strategies, and Timelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Accomplishment of Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Budget (to be mailed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Budget Narrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Evaluation process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Appropriate Use Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

District Technology Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Statement of Assurances (to be mailed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Universal Service (E-Rate) Criteria Checklist (to be mailed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Jackson County School District

The Jackson County School under the direction of the Mississippi Department of Education has developed this technology plan for educational technology to improve student achievement. This plan contains information on technology needs of the schools of Jackson County and on the district level with evaluation measures for technology integration and guidelines for technology planning. This plan is divided into four major sections with the key goals and objectives stated below: Teaching and Learning Goal I: Individualized instruction will be provided through computer-based technology, video, computer and other technology-based instruction.

• Students will utilize emerging technologies to enhance learning. Goal II: Individualized instruction will be provided through computer-based technology, video, computer and other technology-based instruction.

• Improve student standardize test scores. Educator Proficiency Goal I: Increase teachers’ proficiency of technology used in the classroom through professional development.

• Teachers will be technology literate in order to effectively integrate technology in the instructional program for the benefit of all students.

Goal II: Improve the proficiency of administrators in the use of technology.

• Administrators will be technology literate in order to effectively integrate technology in the instructional program for the benefit of all students and staff.

Leadership and Support Goal I: Participate with the community in the acquisition and the use of new technologies to be placed in the local schools.

• Promote community awareness of school technology use. • Encourage community participation in the acquisition of technology.

Goal II: Provide adequate technology staffing.

• The Jackson County School District will expand the technology staff to provide improved computer repairs, upgrades, and installations as well as software support and training.

Goal III: Provide assistive technology tools for students with disabilities based on individual needs.


• Provide assistance tools that will increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of specific identified students in the district.

Environment and Infrastructure Goal I: Improve educational opportunities through school district connectivity. ● Students will utilize emerging technologies to enhance learning. Goal II: Increase communication district-wide to all network users ● E-mail services are available to Jackson County School District teachers, administrators, and support staff. ● Additional telephone service, cell phones and radios, and other wireless communication devices will be made available to Jackson County administrators and staff as needed. Goal III: Install and maintain virus and spam protection on the e-mail server and virus and spyware protection on all workstations connected to the network. ● Upgrade network security by providing virus, spyware, and spam protection Goal IV: Provide a safe, secure infrastructure. ● A safe and secure infrastructure will be provided for student and staff use in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)


District Profile

DISTRICT NAME: Jackson County School District ACCREDITATION LEVEL

Level 5-ACCREDITED

NUMBER OF SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT

15 NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED

8706

PERCENT OF STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH

49.7%

NUMBER OF STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) SERVICES

68

NUMBER OF DROP-OUTS

115

GRADUATION RATE

82

DISTRICT E-RATE DISCOUNT

70%

SUBJECT AREA(S) AND GRADE LEVEL(S) OF GREATEST ACADEMIC NEED ACCORDING TO THE LATEST DISTRICT ASSESSMENT

English II, 7th & 8th

Language


BACKGROUND Jackson County School District

Technology was introduced into the Jackson County School District in about 1982, which was the year of the Education Reform Act in Mississippi. Each school utilizes funding to purchase technology related equipment and peripherals from state and local district resources, federal funding, grants, donations, community organizations, and fund raisers. Since 1995 the number of computers has more than tripled in the school district. Realizing that the world in which its students will be entering will be one dominated by technology the school district is increasing its efforts to provide students with the necessary technology needed to prepare for the future. To this end the district appointed a Technology Committee in the fall of 1995. The formation of this committee was the result of legislation enacted to provide funding for local school districts to purchase technology. The committee continues to meet annually to review and make adjustments in the district technology plan. In addition to the district committee each school has a local committee to plan to meet the needs of the students and personnel at the local school. The district committee is made up of teachers, non-certified staff, administrators, the business manager, students, parents, a community business leader, a school board member, and the district assistant superintendent. Each school has at least one member on the committee selected by the principal of the school. Since 1995, teachers and administrators have participated in technology training sponsored by the state department of education: Phase I, Phase 1.5, and Phase II training, and SEMI modules. In addition teachers and administrators have been afforded the opportunity to attend off-campus workshops to learn how to utilize technology in the classroom, and also how to troubleshoot and repair the technology located on the campus. The district began providing software training on an on-going basis in 2003. In 2002 the district began upgrading computer labs and providing all teachers and administrators with a new computer and updated software. Hurricane Katrina devastated our communities in August 2005. We lost two schools due to storm surge which required replacement of all network equipment and 622 computers. Due to a federal grant resulting from the Katrina devastation, our district has purchased computers for new labs and classrooms and provided laptops for many teachers. We have also been able to purchase interactive whiteboards and accessories that provide students with a more interactive visual learning experience. Other technological equipment, software, and materials have been purchased for classroom and administrative use due to the grant. The strengths of the technology curriculum and infrastructure of the Jackson County School District have been determined by input from the technology


committee and the technology equity review committee representing the various schools in the district. • Software is utilized in the schools to increase learning in the areas of math,

reading, and language. Students have shown a marked improvement of test scores as a result of using these software programs.

• Our Tech Prep program for grades 8-12 incorporates learning computer skills

and applying these skills in various other types of computer-related fields. We provide computer application, programming, and telecommunications classes for grades 10-12.

• All of Jackson County School District media centers are automated. • Interactive whiteboards and assessment tools have been integrated in the

classroom curriculum to provide an enhanced visual learning experience for our students with real-time interactive assessments.

• All schools have been provided with a local area network and are connected to

the district office for access to Internet and other educational agencies. All of the district’s classrooms have been wired for access to the Internet and each classroom has an Internet-capable computer.

• The district provides email to every employee with computer access while on

campus. • Each school has developed a web page linked to the district web site. This will

strengthen school, community, and home communications. • Professional development has been implemented in an on-going effort to increase

the level of proficiency on the part of the administration and teachers in the use of integrating technology in the classroom. We have many teachers and media specialists that have been trained and are being trained in the use of technology integration. Administrators are taking advantage of the state training offered to them. Our district is providing our teachers, staff, students, administration, and parents of Jackson County students, web-based software training.


VISION STATEMENT Jackson County School District

As the Jackson County School District is faced with a society that emphasizes information and communication. As our community continues to meet with challenges of this ever-changing world, the school system will provide the technological framework to empower all students to succeed in a global society. Technology will be fully integrated throughout the educational system incorporating administrative, instructional and curricular processes. Technological proficiency is an essential gateway through which individuals will become lifelong learners and contributing members of our rapidly changing society.


MISSION STATEMENT Jackson County School District

The technology planning team has adopted the following technology mission statement. The technology mission of the Jackson County School District is to incorporate technology into the educational program so that the district will: 1. ensure that educational technologies serve as a tool to facilitate the students’ ability to learn and the teachers’ ability to teach;

2. encourage teachers to utilize various technologies in their instructional programs;

3. provide teachers, administrators, and students access to informational sources; 4. allow the use of technology by students as a means of addressing different learning styles and rates of learning. 5. stimulate students to express their creativity; 6. provide an opportunity for students to become proficient and critical consumers of information; 7. utilize updated technologies to meet or exceed state standards; 8. equip students, teachers, and administrators with skills required in our technologically advanced society; and 9. prepare students to become lifelong learners and productive members of society.


TECHNOLOGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT Jackson County School District

In the fall of 2001, the Mississippi Department of Education created MOTE (Mississippi Online Technology Evaluation to assess the current status of technology in Mississippi schools on an annual basis. The purpose of this survey is to provide schools and districts with information needed to measure progress and plan for the future. While data from MOTE and feedback from the Jackson County School District technology committee shows that gains have been made in many areas, much work remains to be done in our schools as stated in the goals, objectives, strategies, and timelines of each section of this tech plan: Teaching and Learning, Educator Proficiency, Leadership and Support, and Environment and Infrastructure. In August 2005, a Hurricane Katrina storm surge destroyed two schools and wind damage caused destruction of many facilities within our school district. The Mississippi Coast area was designated a disaster area. Our district received federal grants and donations from corporation in large amounts to assist in purchasing instructional technology equipment, software, and materials for our students, teachers, and administration. Even though everyone was devastated by the destruction, we have been able to enhance technology for student instruction and teacher and administration utilization beyond what we ever dreamed capable. Also, through the federal e-rate program with the district being declared a disaster area, we have been able to purchase upgraded network infrastructure equipment. E-rate percentage is based on the poverty level of the area. Our poverty level percentage is such that we would never be able to purchase this equipment. In October 2006, the Jackson County Technology Planning Committee met to access the technology needs for the school district. It was very difficult to plan measurable strategies with the progress we have made in providing enhanced technology due to Hurricane Katrina. Reviewing technology progress made in the last four years and accessing the current and future needs for the district, the technology planning committee made the following recommendations: Teaching and Learning Develop and implement a technology skills curriculum that will ensure that students will be technology literate by the end of their eighth grade. Distance Learning added to increase elective classes for high school students. This will also provide the alternative school students with the ability to have the same classroom instruction as the other students. Continue all other on-going strategies that will enhance educational technology for students.


Educator Proficiency Purchase a web-based student database program. Develop and implement a technology skills curriculum for teachers and administrators to meet specific technology literacy standards. Provide a permanent district-wide technology training lab. Continue all other on-going strategies that will enhance teacher and administrator use of technology. Leadership and Support Continue all other on-going strategies that will:

a. enhance the learning endeavors of students with physical and/or learning disabilities;

b. promote community awareness of school technology use; c. promote communication with parents and community leaders d. provide adequate technology staff at the school level; e. secure additional assistive technology tools for identified students with

disabilities. Environment and Infrastructure Provide a firewall, spam filter, spyware appliance. Continue all other on-going strategies that will:

a. enhance student learning; b. provide and update Internet access and telecommunication services; c. provide adequate classroom and office wiring; d. provide secure wireless access for teachers and administrators; e. provide e-mail services for all staff members with Internet access; f. provide communication devices for administrators and staff as needed; g. provide network and workstation security; h. provide a Internet content filter


TEACHING & LEARNING Jackson County School District

Jackson County technology needs have been determined through analysis of district-wide test score data. To address deficiencies, a concentrated effort is being made in each area for non-proficient students to receive interventions. Necessary hardware, software and staff implementation of learning programs will be used to reinforce classroom instruction where needed. Due to the growth of our district, additional hardware, software and staff members will be obtained to ensure that our technology plan remains up-to-date. Maintenance of our established technology systems (hardware, software and staffing) will be accomplished as needed. E-rate reimbursements allow our district to add additional services that will enhance our educational activities and provide a safe and secure environment for our students and faculty. Technology Integration Jackson County teachers will implement the integration of technology into the learning environment by using available resources to enhance student use and proficiency. Our focus must be placed on learning, not the technology. Many resources are available to assist our teachers in learning how to use technology devices and how to integrate the instructional data provided by such technology into the classroom. Student Use of Technology Technology allows teachers to function as facilitators while students gain more autonomy and control of their learning environment. Student engagement increases with interactivity of technology systems. Students will strengthen basic instruction skills with computer-assisted drill instruction, multimedia for specific learning styles, and specified cd-rom programs. Advanced skills include computer-generated simulations, organization of complex information, communicating those findings and Internet research. Curriculum integration helps students achieve mastery of basic skills as well as enrichment opportunities to use those skills. Jackson County already teaches basic computer skills at all grade levels. We will be developing a specific plan for each level of mastery, grades K-8, so that Jackson County will be in compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act. We are investigating the use of the Institute of Computer Technology to reflect standardized expectations for student technology literacy.


In order to provide equitable access to high quality educational content and resources for students and teachers, our school district provides Internet access and educational software in computer labs and classrooms. We use assistive technology for students with identified handicapping conditions in all of our schools to meet their educational needs. Our special education classes, like all other classes, are equipped with Internet access for teacher and student use. Jackson County schools work with the regional library system to provide resources and after-school computer access. Goal I: Instruction will be implemented using equitably provided technological equipment and resources.

Objective 1: Students will utilize emerging technologies to enhance learning.

STRATEGIES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETED TIMELINES

1.1.1 Maintain, upgrade and add technological equipment and resources as needed.

Maintain record of schools technology purchases Review teacher lesson plans from each school with technology use noted Review examples of student work produced with technology

2007-2010

1.1.2 Establish, maintain and utilize computer labs as a means for students to improve their academic performance and career opportunities.

Maintain lab schedule for documentation of technology use Review teacher lesson plans from each school with technology use noted Examples of student work produced with technology

2007-2010

1.1.3 Utilize all available funding including allocated federal funding and federal state grants such as the E2T2 Formula Grant and other grants to purchase hardware, software, supplies, and other instructional technology devices

Log and monitor federal funding utilized in the technology purchases for documentation of all grant and federal expenditures.

2007-2010


1.1.4 Develop and implement a technology skills curriculum that will ensure that students will be technology literate by the end of their eighth grade

The student evaluation, monitoring, and progress monitoring process will follow the skills guidelines recommended for ICT student certification. Follow applicable curriculum guidelines set by the state vocational department.

2007-2010

1.1.5 Provide equitable access for students with identified handicapping conditions

Review IEPs to ensure accommodations have been met.

2007-2010

1.1.6 Utilize technology to identify and meet areas of weakness or need especially those mandated by state or national authorities

Create software data results identifying student learning needs or weakness

2007-2010

1.1.7 Utilize technology through distance learning to provide additional course options, courseware for remediation, and courses for drop-out prevention

Review teacher lesson plans and/or records of student distance learning courses, courses for tutoring/remediation, and courses for drop-out prevention Create a record of student performance on learning activities

2007-2010


Goal 2: Individualized instruction will be provided through computer-based technology, video, computer, and other technology-based instruction. 1. Objective: Improve student standardize test scores


2.1.1 Utilize educational software and other teacher-generated learning activities specific to the subject area

Review teacher lesson plans and/or records of student tutoring/remediation Create a record of student performance on learning activities versus test results. Create software data results identifying student learning needs or weakness Student evaluation, monitoring, and progress performance will be obtained through periodic testing by the student monitoring system.

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2.1.2 Provide remedial software, district-wide pacing guides, and assessment programs

Students will benefit from the pacing guides and assessment program by having all curriculum taught in the same grading period across the district and by having standardized evaluation more frequently. This evaluation will provide current data to allow student on-going tutoring and remediation.

2007-2010


EDUCATOR PROFICIENCY Jackson County School District

Jackson County School District believes that in order to increase the use of technology by teachers and students, our teachers need to be trained to use new technologies and to integrate these technologies into their classrooms. We have teacher professional development directed specifically toward curriculum integrating and teaching methods with on-site training to meet the needs of individuals. Many resources are available to assist our teachers, staff, and administrators in learning how to use technology devices and how to integrate the instructional data provided by such technology into the classroom. Jackson County teachers and administrators take advantage of professional development that is provided by:

1. grants and other funding available through state, federal, national, and commercial foundations;

2. professional development provided by the Mississippi Department of Education, GCEIC (Gulf Coast Education Initiative Consortium), on-line sources, and our local district resources;

3. MarcoPolo contains high quality Internet content, lesson plans, and professional development directed toward teachers and students and aligns the lesson plans with the Mississippi Curriculum Frameworks. It also provides resources for teachers to integrate technology in their classrooms;

4. professional organizations and other educational websites which provide teachers with resources for professional development and the integration of technology into their instructional day.

Jackson County endeavors to ensure that our teachers and administrators will begin to meet specific technology standards by year 2008 to comply with the No Child Left Behind Act. A technology skills curriculum will be developed by the district to provide teacher and administrative training to become technology literate. Goal 1: Increase teachers’ proficiency of technology used in the classroom through professional development. Objective 1: Teachers will be technology literate in order to effectively integrate technology in the instructional program for the benefit of all students.

STRATEGIES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

TARGETED TIMELINES

1.1.1 Provide quality professional development for all educational staff (on-site and at off-campus workshops)

Utilize proper technologies Increase technology use Increase proficiency in technology

2007-2010


Monitor professional development activities and workshops by checking sign-in sheets filed in the district assistant superintendent’s office. Measure progress by increased proficiency in technology and by monitoring hours logged in on Atomic Learning. Teachers will benefit in increased technology proficiency by attending specified workshops, seminars, conferences, etc. Teachers will show their proficiency in technology due to professional development training by use of e-mail, STI tasks, Internet activities, and other tasks assigned by the district.

1.1.2 Develop and implementa technology skills curriculum for teachers to meet specific technology literacy standards

Teachers will learn to utilize proper technologies, increase technology use, and increase proficiency in technology. A prepared pre-post test assessment will determine progress. Monitor & track the number of teachers that participate in technology workshops held in the lab by a sign-in sheet kept on file of the district assistant superintendent.

2007-2008

1.1.3 Establish a professional district-wide technology

Teachers will learn to utilize proper technologies, increase

2007-2008


training lab 1.1.4 Upgrade the current server-based student administration package to a web-based product 1.1.5 Equip each teacher with new/updated technologies (hardware & software) capable of performing specified tasks as required by the district as staff and technology increases occur.

technology use, and increase proficiency in technology. Visual inspection will determine progress. Monitor & track the number of teachers that participate in technology workshops held in the lab by a sign-in sheet kept on file of the district assistant superintendent. Teachers will be able to access the student data-base at any location with Internet access. This will allow them to input student grades and create lessons plans anywhere there is Internet access. Monitor & track teacher use by the supervising principal at each site on a weekly basis by inspection of teacher lesson plans. Also, input of grades will be determined by progress reports generated at 4 ½ weeks within a nine-week grading period and report cards generated at the end of that period. Review teacher tasks & competencies by evaluation of e-mail, STI tasking, student progress monitoring Internet activities, and/or other tasks required by the district. Convert traditional paper & pen activities to electronic processes. Monitor & track progress by meeting targeted timelines and monitor technology expenditures. Teachers will increase their

2008-2009 2007-2010


proficiency in technology by having proper equipment and software to complete tasks as directed by the district.

Goal 2: Improve the proficiency of administrators in the use of technology. Objective 1: Administrators will be technology literate in order to effectively integrate technology in the instructional program for the benefit of all students and staff.


TARGETED TIMELINES

2.1.1. Provide training on various administrative software elements as required

Administrators will utilize STI and MSIS, TIMS, MOTE, the student monitoring system, and other required programs after training is held. Administrators will benefit through being able to fulfill necessary duties as required by the state department of education and district reporting. Monitor & track progress by meeting targeted timelines and by the ability of the administrators to complete necessary reporting.

2007-2010

2.1.2 Upgrade the current server-based student administration package to a web-based product

Administrators will be able to access the student data-base at any location with Internet access. This will allow them to access student demographic information, attendance, discipline, grades and check teacher lessons plans anywhere there is Internet access. Monitor & track data input by the supervising principal at each

2008-2009


site by inspection of teacher lesson plans. Also, monitor input of grades determined by progress reports generated at 4 ½ weeks within a nine-week grading period and report cards generated at the end of that period.

2.1.1 Develop and implementa technology skills curriculum for administrators to meet specific technology literacy standards

Administrators will learn to utilize proper technologies, increase technology use, and increase proficiency in technology. A prepared pre-post test assessment will determine progress. Monitor & track the number of administrators that participate in technology workshops held in the lab by a sign-in sheet kept on file of the district assistant superintendent.

2007-2008

2.1.4 Establish professional district wide technology training lab

2.1.5 Equip each administrator with

Increase proficiency in technology Administrators will learn to utilize proper technologies, increase technology use, and increase proficiency in technology. Visual inspection will determine progress. Monitor and track the number of administrators that participate in technology workshops held in the lab by a sign-in sheet kept on file by the district assistant superintendent. Review administrator tasks & competencies by use of e-mail,

2007-2008 2007-2010


new/updated technologies (hardware and software) capable of performing specified tasks as required by the district.

STI tasking, student progress monitoring reports, Internet activities, and/or other tasks required by the district. Convert administrative traditional paper & pen activities to electronic processes. Monitor progress by meeting targeted timelines and monitor technology expenditures. Administrators will increase their proficiency in technology by having proper equipment and software to complete tasks as directed by the district.


BUDGET—SUBMITTED SEPARATELY

Reflecting E2T2 Funding ***See Budget Narrative


LEADERSHIP & SUPPORT Jackson County School District

Technology has become an integral day-to-day part of instruction in the classrooms of Jackson County, in the accumulation of student data, in the secretarial/bookkeeping activities, and in the decision-making process of administrators.

In Jackson County all of our students have access to computers and educational software and network programs in their classrooms, in libraries, and in computer labs. Administrators and teachers (academic and elective, vocational, and alternative education) have computers /technology available in their classrooms. Our secretarial/bookkeeper staff has a computer in their respective work area. Other non-certified staff has access to computers in the media center, offices, and or teacher/staff work areas. Jackson County has recently put all school and district information on-line for parental use. Each school has a web page to provide local school information for the parents and students. Each administrator, teacher, and staff member with a computer has an email address via a district email server. For those parents/guardians without Internet access at home, the Jackson County-George County Regional Library system has Internet access that is available for public use.

The Special Education Department of the Jackson County School District provides numerous assistive technology tools for students with disabilities based on their individual needs. These tools are used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of the students in the district. Including but not limited to items and tools listed below:

1. Student with Hearing Impairments – FM systems, closed caption television;

2. Students with Physical Disabilities – Computer access with touch screens,

specialized keyboards, key guards, calculators with large keys, adaptive eating devices, adaptive toys, games, writing tools, switches, adaptive chairs, standers and adaptive playground equipment.

3. Students with Visual Impairments – CRTV, large print books, talking books, talking calculators, monocular telescope, and magnifiers.

4. Students with Communicative Disabilities – Communication boards,

recorded materials, simple voice output devices, Chat PC, Alpha Talker and other devices deemed necessary or needed by IEP Committee.


5. Students with Cognitive Delays – Computer access and computer

software designed for specific skill remediation. Digital cameras, data collection/testing and assessment scanner, document/picture scanners, printers and computes for high school job experience program.

Goal I: Participate with the community in the acquisition and the use of new technologies to be placed in the local schools

Objective 1: Promote community awareness of school technology use

STRATEGIES PERFORMANCE

INDICATORS TARGETED TIMELINES

1.1.1 Secure additional software, hardware, and supplies with parental and community involvement

Schools will work with parent organizations and community leaders to seek funding to provide the students with additional software and hardware. Students, teachers, and administrators will benefit by additional funding from school and community organizations to purchase hardware, software, and training. Evaluate, monitor & track progress by meeting targeted timelines and by visual inspection.

2007-2010

2007-2010

1.1.2 Maintain school and district web page

Provide parents and community leaders with school/district information through the school and district webpage. Students, parents, and community leaders will benefit by having school and district information available when schools are not in session. Evaluate, monitor & track progress by meeting targeted timelines and by visual inspection of the webpage for updated information.

2007-2010


Goal II: Provide adequate technology staffing

Objective 1: The Jackson County School District will expand the technology staff to provide improved computer repairs, upgrades, and installations as well as software support & training.

STRATEGIES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETED

TIMELINES2.1.1 Provide adequate technology staff at the school and at the district level

Records will be kept of technology work when completed, dated and signed by technicians Reference record of repairs and time frame when seeking additional staffing An on-line helpdesk/work order system will provide immediate information to technicians for repairs/request needed. As repairs are completed, technicians will record progress/status of repair made which will be available to teachers and administrators on-line. Teachers and the administration will benefit through increased productivity from the technology department. This will allow for better/or more efficient working conditions.

2007-2010

Goal III: Provide adequate technology services for physical, emotional, and educable disadvantaged students. Objective 1: Provide assistance tools that will increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of specific identified students in the district.


3.1.1 Secure additional assistive technology tools for identified students with disabilities as the need is indicated by an IEP

Re-evaluation of IEP and 504 plans Review TST (Teacher Support Team) and SST (Student Support

2007-2010


(Individual Education Plan) or a 504 Plan (Provides accommodations for certain students who are not eligible for special education)

Team) and provide adequate remedial and/or adaptive technology. Students will benefit by having specified adaptive technology tools to meet their educational needs. Evaluate, monitor & track progress by meeting targeted timelines and by visual of the special education, TST, and SST records.

Goal IV: Provide virus and spam protection on the e-mail server and virus and spyware protection on all workstations connected to the network Objective 1: Upgrade network security by purchasing virus, spyware, and spam protection software.


TARGETED TIMELINES

4.1.1 Purchase updated virus and spam protection for the e-mail server

Install virus and spam protection in a timely manner This will benefit teachers and administrators by blocking viruses and spam invading computer software and e-mail which results in loss of productivity. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection by the decrease of virus and spam-related work orders.

2007-2010

4.1.2 Purchase updated virus and spyware protection for each workstation

Install virus and spyware protection in a timely manner This will benefit students, teachers, and

2007-2010


administrators by blocking viruses invading computer software. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection by the decrease of virus/spyware-related work orders and increase in student, teacher, and administrative productivity.


MOTE DATA UTILIZATION

Jackson County School District MOTE (Mississippi Online Technology Evaluation) is data obtained by all schools in the Jackson County School District accumulated by student, parent, teacher, and administrator surveys. The data is entered on-line by each school. The data will be utilized to guide each school in technology planning and purchases. MOTE data has been used to determine the number of computers using the Internet for Internet Filter provision and virus protection needs. It has also been used to determine community growth for on-line accessibility. It has shown the progress Jackson County has made in the completion of the WAN across the district.


ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE Jackson County School District

The district consists of three attendance centers with 13 separate campuses, a district technology center (vocational education), a district alternative school, and a district office. The three high schools and two of the elementary schools are one-building schools. The other schools are multiple building schools connected by covered walkways. The wide area network connectivity consists of fiber optics, frame relay, and cable modem converters throughout the district to connect to a central location at the district office. Several of the schools have separate servers for administrative use, classroom use, and media center use. Others have one server for administrative use, student use, and media center use combined. The district office houses the district E-mail server, web server, student database accumulator, and finance server. It is also the center of the WAN and houses the state router and content engine. From the 2006 MOTE survey, internal connections consist of: INTERNAL CONNECTIONS TOTALS Number of classrooms wired

593

Number of classrooms with Internet Access

593

Number of offices wired (includes district office)

174

Number of offices with Internet Access (includes district office)

174

Jackson County provides email for every administrator, teacher, and staff member that has access to a computer from the district e-mail server. Presently, we have 920 accounts. Recently, we added a web page server that houses the district web page and will house the school’s web pages as they are complete. We also have a district accumulator server that combines all student data and assists with monthly data exports to the state department for MSIS purposes. This data is available to the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and each district department for reporting purposes. It is also available to each attendance center assistant superintendent for student data information and reporting purposes.


The first infrastructure was put in place with approximately 50 Internet computers across the district. By the end of the 1999 school year we added two new schools, wired all the classrooms and offices of the existing schools for network/Internet usage. We removed all copper wiring connections between external buildings and replaced them with fiber connections. We replaced the existing infrastructure hubs with switches. With all of the classrooms and offices wired, we began experiencing tremendous network overload. Recommendations were made in 2002 to our school board for progressive upgrades to the present infrastructure that would allow for future expansion. E-Rate, a program provided through the Telecommunications Act of 1997, is a tremendous asset to those that qualify for the services. Jackson County falls below the poverty level percentage required by the Universal Service Program and administered by the School and Libraries Division to qualify for internal connections (equipment, wiring, etc. in the schools) provided through the E-Rate program. The program does provide reimbursements based on the poverty level percentage for schools in the district for telecommunication services such as phone, cell, radio, and beeper services. We have been fortunate to receive the telecommunication reimbursements made available by the E-rate program. The reimbursements are put into the technology budget for our district which provide for new switches, surge/lightning protection, fiber cable, connections, and labor for the network at the schools. In 2005 a Hurricane Katrina storm surge destroyed two schools and damaged facilities on all campuses. Due to the hurricane, Jackson County was declared a disaster area which allowed the district to qualify for 90% free and reduced lunch rate when filing for 2006-2007 e-rate. This allowed us to qualify to purchase equipment through the e-rate program which was not possible previously. With this purchase we will be able to upgrade the infrastructure to a 1 GB backbone that will allow distance learning and video to travel seamlessly across the network. In January of 2005, the MIS department within our state department of education informed all users of the state network we would be required to move in a different direction for our wide-area network and Internet connection by the end of the 2007-2008 school year. With this in mind, JCSD chose to move forward during the 2006-2007 school year to move to an MPLS (Multi-Protocol Layer Switching) network at the district level with Metro Ethernet connecting the schools to the district office.


Goal I: Improve educational opportunities through school district connectivity.

Objective 1: Students, teachers, and administrators will utilize emerging technologies to enhance learning and perform required tasks as required


1.1.1 Update network infrastructure for LANs/WANs network and Internet connectivity as needed

Re-evaluate network hardware (switches and switch components, etc.) at the district level and at the schools. Provide upgraded equipment as needed Progress will be determined by visual inspection of the network infrastructure mapping shown on the network schematic and by on-line testing of network speeds. Students, teachers, and administrators will benefit by the network hardware upgrades by increased speeds which will allow for increased production of assigned tasks by students, teachers, and administration.

2007-2010

1.1.3 Continue to provide adequate classroom wiring and network supplies for each classroom and office

Evaluate network wiring in the schools and provide wiring for classrooms not presently wired and upgrade wiring in those that are inadequate Teachers and administrators will benefit by increased production through utilizing an electronic grade book, attendance, lesson plans, and on-line resources. Students will benefit through being able to access networked software and Internet resources.

2007-2010


Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by reports generated by the classroom module software and by student reporting via network connection due to wiring.

Goal II: Increase communication district-wide to all network users

Objective 1: E-mail services are available to Jackson County School District teachers, administrators, and support staff.



2.1.1 E-mail accounts will be created as new staff is hired

Provide communication services including e-mail for all staff. Teachers and administrators will benefit by being provided with up-to-date electronic communication ability. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection of the number of e-mail accounts

2007-2010

1.1.4 Provide secured wireless Internet access

Provide equipment for wireless connectivity in the classrooms Teachers and administrators will benefit by increased utilization of laptop computers via wireless connectivity. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by instruction generated in the classroom by the teachers utilizing the laptop wireless connection.

2007-2008


Objective 2: Additional telephone service, cell phones and radios, and other wireless communication devices will be made available to Jackson County administrators and staff as needed.


TARGETED TIMELINES

2.2.1 Provide communication devices for administrators and staff use

Monitor for new communication needs: JCSD expects to increase existing phone lines by 10 lines per year; Services for cell phone/radio service expects to increase by 10 per year PDA/phone/Internet access (ex. Blackberry) to be provided on an as-needed basis. Teachers and administrators will benefit by being provided with up-to-date electronic communication ability. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection of the number of communication devices.

2007-2010

Goal III: Install and maintain virus and spam protection on the e-mail server and virus and spyware protection on all workstations connected to the network Objective 1: Upgrade network security by providing virus, spyware, and spam protection


TARGETED TIMELINES

3.1.1 Maintain and update virus, and spam protection on the e-mail server

Update virus and spam protection in a timely manner This will benefit teachers and administrators by blocking viruses and spam invading computer

2007-2010


software and e-mail which results in loss of productivity. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection by the decrease of virus and spam-related work orders.

3.1.2 Install and maintain virus and spyware protection on each workstation

3.1.3 Purchase, install, and maintain a firewall, spam protection, and spyware appliance at the district level

Install and set for automatic update to provide virus and spyware protection in a timely manner This will benefit students, teachers, and administrators by blocking viruses invading computer software. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection by the decrease of virus/spyware-related work orders and increase in student, teacher, and administrative productivity. Install and set for automatic update to provide spam and spyware protection in a timely manner This will benefit students, teachers, and administrators by blocking e-mail spam and spyware invading e-mails and computer software. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be

2007-2010 2007-2008


determined by visual inspection by the decrease of virus/spyware-related work orders and increase in student, teacher, and administrative productivity.

Goal IV: Provide a safe, secure infrastructure. Objective 1: A safe and secure infrastructure will be provided for student and staff use in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).


TARGETED TIMELINES

4.1.1 Provide Internet content filtering via Websense software provided by Internet service provider.

Provide content filtering for JCSD students and staff Progress will be determined by students, teachers, and administrators not being able to access inappropriate Internet sites and/or content. Internet Content Filtering is provided by the Internet Service Provider, but content use is evaluated and monitored by the Jackson County School District

2007-2010


NETWORK SCHEMATIC

SUBMITTED SEPARATELY


GOALS, STATEGIES, PERFORMANCE INDICATORS, TIMELINES


This is a listing of the goals, objectives, strategies, performance indicators, and timelines for the Jackson County School District. They are arranged by the categories requested by the Mississippi Department of Education: Teaching and Learning, Educator Proficiency, Leadership and Support, and Environment and Infrastructure. Goal I: Instruction will be implemented using equitably provided technological equipment and resources.

Objective 1: Students will utilize emerging technologies to enhance learning.


1.1.1 Maintain, upgrade and add technological equipment and resources as needed.

Maintain record of schools technology purchases Review teacher lesson plans from each school with technology use noted Review examples of student work produced with technology

2007-2010

1.1.2 Establish, maintain and utilize computer labs as a means for students to improve their academic performance and career opportunities.

Maintain lab schedule for documentation of technology use Review teacher lesson plans from each school with technology use noted Examples of student work produced with technology

2007-2010

1.1.3 Utilize all available funding including allocated federal funding and federal state grants such as the E2T2 Formula Grant and other grants to purchase hardware, software, supplies, and other instructional technology devices

Log and monitor federal funding utilized in the technology purchases for documentation of all grant and federal expenditures.

2007-2010


1.1.4 Develop and implement a technology skills curriculum that will ensure that students will be technology literate by the end of their eighth grade

The student evaluation, monitoring, and progress monitoring process will follow the skills guidelines recommended for ICT student certification. Follow applicable curriculum guidelines set by the state vocational department.

2007-2010

1.1.5 Provide equitable access for students with identified handicapping conditions

Review IEPs to ensure accommodations have been met.

2007-2010

1.1.6 Utilize technology to identify and meet areas of weakness or need especially those mandated by state or national authorities

Create software data results identifying student learning needs or weakness

2007-2010

1.1.7 Utilize technology through distance learning to provide additional course options, courseware for remediation, and courses for drop-out prevention

Review teacher lesson plans and/or records of student distance learning courses, courses for tutoring/remediation, and courses for drop-out prevention Create a record of student performance on learning activities

2007-2010


Goal 2: Individualized instruction will be provided through computer-based technology, video, computer, and other technology-based instruction. 1. Objective: Improve student standardize test scores


2.1.1 Utilize educational software and other teacher-generated learning activities specific to the subject area

Review teacher lesson plans and/or records of student tutoring/remediation Create a record of student performance on learning activities versus test results. Create software data results identifying student learning needs or weakness Student evaluation, monitoring, and progress performance will be obtained through periodic testing by the student monitoring system.

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2.1.2 Provide remedial software, district-wide pacing guides, and assessment programs

Students will benefit from the pacing guides and assessment program by having all curriculum taught in the same grading period across the district and by having standardized evaluation more frequently. This evaluation will provide current data to allow student on-going tutoring and remediation.

2007-2010

Educator Proficiency Goal 1: Increase teachers’ proficiency of technology used in the classroom through professional development. Objective 1: Teachers will be technology literate in order to effectively integrate technology in the instructional program for the benefit of all students.


TARGETED TIMELINES

1.1.1 Provide quality professional development for all educational staff (on-site and at off-campus workshops)

Utilize proper technologies Increase technology use Increase proficiency in technology

2007-2010


Monitor professional development activities and workshops by checking sign-in sheets filed in the district assistant superintendent’s office. Measure progress by increased proficiency in technology and by monitoring hours logged in on Atomic Learning. Teachers will benefit in increased technology proficiency by attending specified workshops, seminars, conferences, etc. Teachers will show their proficiency in technology due to professional development training by use of e-mail, STI tasks, Internet activities, and other tasks assigned by the district.

1.1.3 Develop and implementa technology skills curriculum for teachers to meet specific technology literacy standards

Teachers will learn to utilize proper technologies, increase technology use, and increase proficiency in technology. A prepared pre-post test assessment will determine progress. Monitor & track the number of teachers that participate in technology workshops held in the lab by a sign-in sheet kept on file of the district assistant superintendent.

2007-2008


1.1.3 Establish a professional district-wide technology training lab 1.1.4 Upgrade the current server-based student administration package to a web-based product 1.1.5 Equip each teacher with new/updated technologies (hardware & software) capable of performing specified tasks as required by the district as staff and technology increases occur.

Teachers will learn to utilize proper technologies, increase technology use, and increase proficiency in technology. Visual inspection will determine progress. Monitor & track the number of teachers that participate in technology workshops held in the lab by a sign-in sheet kept on file of the district assistant superintendent. Teachers will be able to access the student data-base at any location with Internet access. This will allow them to input student grades and create lessons plans anywhere there is Internet access. Monitor & track teacher use by the supervising principal at each site on a weekly basis by inspection of teacher lesson plans. Also, input of grades will be determined by progress reports generated at 4 ½ weeks within a nine-week grading period and report cards generated at the end of that period. Review teacher tasks & competencies by evaluation of e-mail, STI tasking, student progress monitoring Internet activities, and/or other tasks required by the district. Convert traditional paper & pen activities to electronic processes. Monitor & track progress by meeting targeted timelines and monitor technology expenditures.

2007-2008 2008-2009 2007-2010


Teachers will increase their proficiency in technology by having proper equipment and software to complete tasks as directed by the district.

Goal 2: Improve the proficiency of administrators in the use of technology. Objective 1: Administrators will be technology literate in order to effectively integrate technology in the instructional program for the benefit of all students and staff.


TARGETED TIMELINES

2.1.1. Provide training on various administrative software elements as required

Administrators will utilize STI and MSIS, TIMS, MOTE, the student monitoring system, and other required programs after training is held. Administrators will benefit through being able to fulfill necessary duties as required by the state department of education and district reporting. Monitor & track progress by meeting targeted timelines and by the ability of the administrators to complete necessary reporting.

2007-2010

2.1.2 Upgrade the current server-based student administration package to a web-based product

Administrators will be able to access the student data-base at any location with Internet access. This will allow them to access student demographic information, attendance, discipline, grades and check teacher lessons plans anywhere there is Internet access.

2008-2009


Monitor & track data input by the supervising principal at each site by inspection of teacher lesson plans. Also, monitor input of grades determined by progress reports generated at 4 ½ weeks within a nine-week grading period and report cards generated at the end of that period.

2.1.2 Develop and implementa technology skills curriculum for administrators to meet specific technology literacy standards

Administrators will learn to utilize proper technologies, increase technology use, and increase proficiency in technology. A prepared pre-post test assessment will determine progress. Monitor & track the number of administrators that participate in technology workshops held in the lab by a sign-in sheet kept on file of the district assistant superintendent.

2007-2008

2.1.4 Establish professional district wide technology training lab

Increase proficiency in technology Administrators will learn to utilize proper technologies, increase technology use, and increase proficiency in technology. Visual inspection will determine progress. Monitor and track the number of administrators that participate in technology workshops held in the lab by a sign-in sheet kept on file by the district assistant superintendent.

2007-2008


2.1.5 Equip each administrator with new/updated technologies (hardware and software) capable of performing specified tasks as required by the district.

Review administrator tasks & competencies by use of e-mail, STI tasking, student progress monitoring reports, Internet activities, and/or other tasks required by the district. Convert administrative traditional paper & pen activities to electronic processes. Monitor progress by meeting targeted timelines and monitor technology expenditures. Administrators will increase their proficiency in technology by having proper equipment and software to complete tasks as directed by the district.

2007-2010

Leadership and Support

Goal I: Participate with the community in the acquisition and the use of new technologies to be placed in the local schools

Objective 1: Promote community awareness of school technology use



1.1.1 Secure additional software, hardware, and supplies with parental and community involvement

Schools will work with parent organizations and community leaders to seek funding to provide the students with additional software and hardware. Students, teachers, and administrators will benefit by additional funding from school and community organizations to purchase hardware, software, and training. Evaluate, monitor & track progress by meeting targeted

2007-2010

2007-2010


timelines and by visual inspection.

1.1.2 Maintain school and district web page

Provide parents and community leaders with school/district information through the school and district webpage. Students, parents, and community leaders will benefit by having school and district information available when schools are not in session. Evaluate, monitor & track progress by meeting targeted timelines and by visual inspection of the webpage for updated information.

2007-2010

Goal II: Provide adequate technology staffing

Objective 1: The Jackson County School District will expand the technology staff to provide improved computer repairs, upgrades, and installations as well as software support & training.

STRATEGIES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETED

TIMELINES2.1.1 Provide adequate technology staff at the school and at the district level

Records will be kept of technology work when completed, dated and signed by technicians Reference record of repairs and time frame when seeking additional staffing An on-line helpdesk/work order system will provide immediate information to technicians for repairs/request needed. As repairs are completed, technicians will record progress/status of repair made which will be available to teachers and administrators on-line. Teachers and the administration will benefit through increased productivity from the technology

2007-2010


department. This will allow for better/or more efficient working conditions.

Goal III: Provide adequate technology services for physical, emotional, and educable disadvantaged students. Objective 1: Provide assistance tools that will increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of specific identified students in the district.


3.1.1 Secure additional assistive technology tools for identified students with disabilities as the need is indicated by an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or 504 Plan (Provides accommodations for certain students who are not eligible for special education).

Re-evaluation of IEP and 504 plans Review TST (Teacher Support Team) and SST (Student Support Team) and provide adequate remedial and/or adaptive technology. Students will benefit by having specified adaptive technology tools to meet their educational needs. Evaluate, monitor & track progress by meeting targeted timelines and by visual of the special education, TST, and SST records.

2007-2010

Goal IV: Provide virus and spam protection on the e-mail server and virus and spyware protection on all workstations connected to the network Objective 1: Upgrade network security by purchasing virus, spyware, and spam protection software.


TARGETED TIMELINES

4.1.1 Purchase updated virus and spam protection for the e-mail server

Install virus and spam protection in a timely manner This will benefit teachers

2007-2010


and administrators by blocking viruses and spam invading computer software and e-mail which results in loss of productivity. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection by the decrease of virus and spam-related work orders.

4.1.2 Purchase updated virus and spyware protection for each workstation

Install virus and spyware protection in a timely manner This will benefit students, teachers, and administrators by blocking viruses invading computer software. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection by the decrease of virus/spyware-related work orders and increase in student, teacher, and administrative productivity.

2007-2010


Environment and Infrastructure Goal I: Improve educational opportunities through school district connectivity.

Objective 1: Students, teachers, and administrators will utilize emerging technologies to enhance learning and perform required tasks as required


1.1.1 Update network infrastructure for LANs/WANs network and Internet connectivity as needed

Re-evaluate network hardware (switches and switch components, etc.) at the district level and at the schools. Provide upgraded equipment as needed Progress will be determined by visual inspection of the network infrastructure mapping shown on the network schematic and by on-line testing of network speeds. Students, teachers, and administrators will benefit by the network hardware upgrades by increased speeds which will allow for increased production of assigned tasks by students, teachers, and administration.

2007-2010

1.1.3 Continue to provide adequate classroom wiring and network supplies for each classroom and office

Evaluate network wiring in the schools and provide wiring for classrooms not presently wired and upgrade wiring in those that are inadequate Teachers and administrators will benefit by increased production through utilizing an electronic grade book, attendance, lesson plans, and on-line resources. Students will benefit through being able to access networked software and Internet resources.

2007-2010


Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by reports generated by the classroom module software and by student reporting via network connection due to wiring.

Goal II: Increase communication district-wide to all network users

Objective 1: E-mail services are available to Jackson County School District teachers, administrators, and support staff.



2.1.1 E-mail accounts will be created as new staff is hired

Provide communication services including e-mail for all staff. Teachers and administrators will benefit by being provided with up-to-date electronic communication ability. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection of the number of e-mail accounts

2007-2010

1.1.4 Provide secured wireless Internet access

Provide equipment for wireless connectivity in the classrooms Teachers and administrators will benefit by increased utilization of laptop computers via wireless connectivity. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by instruction generated in the classroom by the teachers utilizing the laptop wireless connection.

2007-2008


Objective 2: Additional telephone service, cell phones and radios, and other wireless communication devices will be made available to Jackson County administrators and staff as needed.


TARGETED TIMELINES

2.2.1 Provide communication devices for administrators and staff use

Monitor for new communication needs: JCSD expects to increase existing phone lines by 10 lines per year; Services for cell phone/radio service expects to increase by 10 per year PDA/phone/Internet access (ex. Blackberry) to be provided on an as-needed basis. Teachers and administrators will benefit by being provided with up-to-date electronic communication ability. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection of the number of communication devices.

2007-2010

Goal III: Install and maintain virus and spam protection on the e-mail server and virus and spyware protection on all workstations connected to the network Objective 1: Upgrade network security by providing virus, spyware, and spam protection


TARGETED TIMELINES

3.1.1 Maintain and update virus, and spam protection on the e-mail server

Update virus and spam protection in a timely manner This will benefit teachers and administrators by blocking viruses and spam invading computer

2007-2010


software and e-mail which results in loss of productivity. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection by the decrease of virus and spam-related work orders.

3.1.2 Install and maintain virus and spyware protection on each workstation

3.1.3 Purchase, install, and maintain a firewall, spam protection, and spyware appliance at the district level

Install and set for automatic update to provide virus and spyware protection in a timely manner This will benefit students, teachers, and administrators by blocking viruses invading computer software. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be determined by visual inspection by the decrease of virus/spyware-related work orders and increase in student, teacher, and administrative productivity. Install and set for automatic update to provide spam and spyware protection in a timely manner This will benefit students, teachers, and administrators by blocking e-mail spam and spyware invading e-mails and computer software. Evaluation, monitoring, and progress will be

2007-2010 2007-2008


determined by visual inspection by the decrease of virus/spyware-related work orders and increase in student, teacher, and administrative productivity.

Goal IV: Provide a safe, secure infrastructure. Objective 1: A safe and secure infrastructure will be provided for student and staff use in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).


TARGETED TIMELINES

4.1.1 Provide Internet content filtering via Websense software provided by Internet service provider.

Provide content filtering for JCSD students and staff Progress will be determined by students, teachers, and administrators not being able to access inappropriate Internet sites and/or content. Internet Content Filtering is provided by the Internet Service Provider, but content use is evaluated and monitored by the Jackson County School District

2007-2010


GOALS ACCOMPLISHMENT Jackson County School District

The Jackson County School District plans to accomplish the goals of its technology plan by following the strategies as stated in each section of this plan: Teaching and Learning, Educator Proficiency, Leadership and Support, and Environment and Infrastructure. The district will ensure that all personnel are familiar with and follow the goals, objectives, strategies, performance indicators, and timelines, and as stated. The technology committee will meet and evaluate the progress of each school in regard to the accomplishment of the listed goals, strategies, timelines, and evaluations.


BUDGET—SUBMITTED SEPARATELY


BUDGET NARRATIVE Jackson County School District

SOFTWARE Reference: Educator Proficiency, Goal I, Objective 1, Goal II, Objective 1; Leadership

and Support, Goal I, Objective I, Goal IV, Objective I; Teacher and Learning, Goals I & II

Teacher and administrator Tools & Instructional Supplies – This will provide teachers and administrators with application software and curriculum based student software as local, state, and federal funding allows.

HARDWARE Reference: Teaching and Learning, Goal I, Objective 1; Educator Proficiency, Goals I and II, Objective 1; Leadership and Support, Goal I, Objective 1 and Goal III,

Technology devices will be purchased for teacher, student, and administrative use utilizing various funding sources as appropriate for the particular use. Example: teacher and student use – district and EEF funding; student use – district and federal funding; local accounts – administrative use.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reference: Educator Proficiency Goals I and II, Objective I

Training will be provided for administrators, teachers, and staff in the use of software such as STI, Follett, Concourse, Compass Learning, web design, and application software such as Microsoft Office programs, etc. They will also be trained in the use of on-line web-based products such as Atomic Learning, United Streaming, Novanet, and Acceleration Station.

INTERNAL CONNECTIONS Reference: Environment and Infrastructure, Goal I, Objective 1; Teaching and Learning, Goal I; Educator Proficiency, Goals I and II

Wiring – Wiring will be purchased, pulled, and terminated in order to access local area networks for administrative packages such as STI, SEAS, Follett/Concourse, Fast ForWord, Skills Bank, etc., and for classroom use to access Internet and other network software instructional and administrative packages such as Compass Learning, Advantage Learning System, Accelerated Reading, etc.


Network Components – This will include the purchase of servers, switches, and switch components, fiber to copper media converters, etc., that will allow for teachers, administrative, and student use of the local area network and wide area network for software packages and Internet connections to offices and classrooms.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Reference: Environment and Infrastructure, Goal II, Objectives 1 and 2

POTS – This is to provide telephone services to the various offices for the fifteen schools and the district office. Cellular Phone/Radio Service – This provides communication devices for administrators and other staff members to carry out their various duties, to assist in communication among transportation services to transport students to school and various extra-curricular activities, etc.

MPLS/MetroEthernet -This is to provide network/Internet connectivity to for thirteen schools, the business office, and the district office. This will allow our high schools to connect to the Internet with a 100 Mbps pipe, the middle schools and elementary schools to connect to the Internet with a 10 Mbps pipe. The technology center and alternative schools will connect to the Internet via a 3 Mbps MPLS (Multi-protocol Layer Switch) connection.

CONTRACTUAL Reference: Teaching and Learning, Goal I, Objectives 1 and 2; Educator Proficiency, Goals I and II; Leadership and Support, Goal III, Goal IV, Objective 1; Environment and Infrastructure, Goals I, II, III, and IV.

This is to provide technical support from various software companies for administrative and instructional use such as STI, Follett, and Compass Learning. It also provides for labor to install upgrade wiring and equipment for the network and labor for network equipment and software support.

SUPPLIES/MATERIALS Reference: Teaching and Learning, Goal I, Objective 1; Educator Proficiency, Goals I and II, Objective 1; Leadership and Support, Goal I, Objective 1 and Goal III; Environment and Infrastructure, Goal I, Objective I.

This is to provide schools with paper, cartridges, toner, and any other materials necessary to maintain technology devices for office and classroom use utilizing local and state funding. Also, this will provide supplies to maintain the classroom and office network connections.


OTHER

This is a budget amount to take care of any items that does not fall under any of the other budgeted categories that the Jackson County Schools might need that would allow our district to better serve our students in utilizing technology.

***E-rate: Jackson County School District does not qualify for Internal

connections due to the low percentage of students that qualify for free and reduced lunches. We receive telecommunication reimbursements, but due to the fluctuation from year to year in the accounts there is not an accurate amount that can be included in the year-to-year budget. All telecommunication reimbursements are used for technology repairs, to purchase network equipment, and to maintain the technology of Jackson County.


Budget Narrative – 2007-2010 Year One (2007-2008) Teaching and Learning - $729,714.28 or as funds are available ---district will purchase technology equipment for student use utilizing district and federal funding and E2T2 (Formula Grant) funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and business manager ($299,350.19 tentative). ---district will purchase software for instructional labs, drill & practice software, on-line resources, remediation software, and reading incentive software utilizing district funding and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and business manager ($387,863.09 tentative). ---district will provide training for software programs purchased by the district utilizing district and federal funding as needed when funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($44,001.00 tentative). ---district will purchase supplies utilizing district funding and E2T2(Formula Grant) funding as funds are available are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($2,000.00) Educator Proficiency - $96,000.00 or as funds are available ---district will purchase technology devices for teacher and administrator use using district and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($60,000.00 tentative). ---district will purchase software to be used by the teachers and administration utilizing district, state, and federal funds as available, and they are approved by the school board and business manager ($29,000.00 tentative). ---district will provide training/professional development for teachers and administrators in the use of software purchased by the district either in the temporary training lab, at the schools, or by attending MECA utilizing district funding, and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($6,000.00 tentative). --district will purchase supplies utilizing district funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($1,000.00). Leadership & Support - $ 127,458.00 or as funds are available ---district will purchase technological devices for handicapped students utilizing district and federal funds as available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($50,000.00 tentative) ---district will purchase software for district-wide use such as server licenses, e-mail licenses, SPAM filters, and antivirus & spyware software, utilizing district funds as available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($74,458.00 tentative). ---district will provide training/professional development for teachers and administrators in the use of technological devices for handicapped students utilizing district funding and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved


by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($2,500.00 tentative). --district will purchase supplies utilizing district funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($500.00). Environment & Infrastructure – ($288,593.00) -district provides telcom services such as telephone and long distance service, cellular, and cellular radio service for the district office and fifteen (15) schools, and one NIF (non-instructional facility) utilizing district funding ($162,175.00) -district provides Internet Access via Bell South Telecommunications for 15 schools, the district office and one NIF utilizing district funding ($96,418.00) -district purchases network equipment such as switches and fiber to copper Converters/modules for network upgrades utilizing district funding ($25,000.00) -district purchases supplies for upgrading network wiring and providing additional network drops as needed utilizing district funding ($5,000.00) Technical Support – $310,000.00 or as funds are available ---district will provide three computer technicians and one technology director utilizing district funds as funds are available and they are approved by the school board and business manager ($275,000.00.00 tentative). ---district will provide contractual services for telecom wiring of buildings and additional labor during peak times and large network upgrade jobs utilizing district funding as funds are available and they are approved by the school board and business manager ($35,000.00 tentative). Supplies and Materials - $33,999.00 --district will provide funding to provide schools funding for technology device repair and network upgrades as needed Total expenditures for year one, 2007-2008 are tentative and depend upon the budget approval by the Jackson County Schools superintendent, school board, and the business manager. Year One -- tentative expenditures are as follows:

District funding, $ 1,431,050.00 Federal funding $ 144,707.00 E2T2 (Formula Grant) $10,007.28 TOTAL $1,585,764.28


Year Two (2008-2009) Teaching and Learning - $622,006.55 or as funds are available ---district will purchase technology equipment for student use utilizing district and federal funding and E2T2 (Formula Grant) funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and business manager ($314,300.00 tentative). ---district will purchase software for instructional labs, drill & practice software, on-line resources, remediation software, and reading incentive software utilizing district funding, E2T2 funding and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and business manager ($295,454.91 tentative). ---district will provide training for software programs purchased by the district utilizing district funding, E2T2 funding, and federal funding as needed when funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($9,251.64 tentative). ---district will purchase supplies utilizing district funding and E2T2(Formula Grant) funding as funds are available are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($3,000.00) Educator Proficiency - $79,500.00 or as funds are available ---district will purchase technology devices for teacher and administrator use using district and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($65,000.00 tentative). ---district will purchase software to be used by the teachers and administration utilizing district, state, and federal funds as available, and they are approved by the school board and business manager ($6,500.00 tentative). ---district will provide training/professional development for teachers and administrators in the use of software purchased by the district either in the temporary training lab, at the schools, or by attending MECA utilizing district funding, and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($6,500.00 tentative). --district will purchase supplies utilizing district funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($1,500.00). Leadership & Support - $ 131,158.00 or as funds are available ---district will purchase technological devices for handicapped students utilizing district and federal funds as available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($52,500.00 tentative) ---district will purchase software for district-wide use such as server licenses, e-mail licenses, SPAM filters, and antivirus & spyware software, utilizing district funds as available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($74,708.00 tentative). ---district will provide training/professional development for teachers and administrators in the use of technological devices for handicapped students utilizing district funding and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($3,200.00 tentative).


--district will purchase supplies utilizing district funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($750.00). Environment & Infrastructure – ($296,418.00) -district provides telecommunication services such as telephone and long distance service, cellular, and cellular radio service for the district office and fifteen (15) schools, and one NIF (non-instructional facility) utilizing district funding ($170,000.00) -district provides Internet Access via Bell South Telecommunications for 15 schools, the district office and one NIF utilizing district funding ($96,418.00) -district purchases network equipment such as switches and fiber to copper Converters/modules for network upgrades utilizing district funding ($25,000.00) -district purchases supplies for upgrading network wiring and providing additional network drops as needed utilizing district funding ($5,000.00) Technical Support – $335,000.00 or as funds are available ---district will provide five computer technicians and one technology director utilizing district funds as funds are available and they are approved by the school board and business manager ($300,000.00.00 tentative). ---district will provide contractual services for telecom wiring of buildings and additional labor during peak times and large network upgrade jobs utilizing district funding as funds are available and they are approved by the school board and business manager ($35,000.00 tentative). Supplies and Materials - $33,999.00 --district will provide funding to provide schools funding for technology device repair and network upgrades as needed Total expenditures for year one, 2008-2009 are tentative and depend upon the budget approval by the Jackson County Schools superintendent, school board, and the business manager. Year Two tentative expenditures are as follows:



Year Three (2009-2010) Teaching and Learning - $746,005.89 or as funds are available ---district will purchase technology equipment for student use utilizing district and federal funding and E2T2 (Formula Grant) funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and business manager ($358,600.00 tentative). ---district will purchase software for instructional labs, drill & practice software, on-line resources, remediation software, and reading incentive software utilizing district funding, E2T2 funding and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and business manager ($375,379.42 tentative). ---district will provide training for software programs purchased by the district utilizing district funding, E2T2 funding, and federal funding as needed when funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($9,026.47 tentative). ---district will purchase supplies utilizing district funding and E2T2(Formula Grant) funding as funds are available are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($3,000.00) Educator Proficiency - $90,500.00 or as funds are available ---district will purchase technology devices for teacher and administrator use using district and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($75,000.00 tentative). ---district will purchase software to be used by the teachers and administration utilizing district, state, and federal funds as available, and they are approved by the school board and business manager ($7,000.00 tentative). ---district will provide training/professional development for teachers and administrators in the use of software purchased by the district either in the temporary training lab, at the schools, or by attending MECA utilizing district funding, and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($7,000.00 tentative). --district will purchase supplies utilizing district funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($1,500.00). Leadership & Support - $ 134,958.00 or as funds are available ---district will purchase technological devices for handicapped students utilizing district and federal funds as available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($55,250.00 tentative) ---district will purchase software for district-wide use such as server licenses, e-mail licenses, SPAM filters, and antivirus & spyware software, utilizing district funds as available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($74,958.00 tentative). ---district will provide training/professional development for teachers and administrators in the use of technological devices for handicapped students utilizing district funding and federal funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($3,750.00 tentative).


--district will purchase supplies utilizing district funding as funds are available, and they are approved by the superintendent, the school board and the business manager ($1,000.00). Environment & Infrastructure – ($301,418.00) -district provides telecommunication services such as telephone and long distance service, cellular, and cellular radio service for the district office and fifteen (15) schools, and one NIF (non-instructional facility) utilizing district funding ($175,000.00) -district provides Internet Access via Bell South Telecommunications for 15 schools, the district office and one NIF utilizing district funding ($96,418.00) -district purchases network equipment such as switches and fiber to copper Converters/modules for network upgrades utilizing district funding ($25,000.00) -district purchases supplies for upgrading network wiring and providing additional network drops as needed utilizing district funding ($5,000.00) Technical Support – $361,000.00 or as funds are available ---district will provide five computer technicians and one technology director utilizing district funds as funds are available and they are approved by the school board and business manager ($154,250.00.00 tentative). ---district will provide contractual services for telecom wiring of buildings and additional labor during peak times and large network upgrade jobs utilizing district funding as funds are available and they are approved by the school board and business manager ($35,000.00 tentative). Supplies and Materials - $33,999.00 --district will provide funding to provide schools funding for technology device repair and network upgrades as needed Total expenditures for year one, 2008-2009 are tentative and depend upon the budget approval by the Jackson County Schools superintendent, school board, and the business manager. Year Three tentative expenditures are as follows:



TECHNOLOGY PLAN EVALUATION

Jackson County School District Any evaluation is an ongoing process that requires careful planning and execution in order to be successful. The evaluation process of the Jackson County School District will address the implementation of the overall technology program’s goal – improving teaching and learning through the integration and use of technology. The four major themes of this plan are Teaching and Learning, Educator Proficiency, Leadership and Support, and Environment and Infrastructure. Data will be gathered for the purpose of plan evaluation through mixed-methods. Evaluations of the technology plan will take place annually by the technology committee to determine accomplishments and plan for further completion of Jackson County’s goals and objectives with a review of technology expenditures. The technology committee is composed of stakeholders that include students, teachers, non-certified staff, administrators, parents, community leaders, the business manager, technology director and staff, school board members, and the district assistant superintendent. Also, the Mississippi Online Technology Evaluation will serve as one component of the overall plan evaluation. When examining the question of whether technology improves student learning, the link between technology integration and curriculum and instruction will be carefully considered. The purpose of the evaluation component for this plan is to identify instructional and administrative practices and services that promote effective teaching and learning. The technology budget for Jackson County School District is reviewed annually the by the technology director, the district business manager, the superintendent of education, and the district school board. Expenditures, including instructional technology purchases, are discussed with involved stakeholders. The Mississippi Department of Education will evaluate this plan upon completion of all revised components before sending the technology plan to the state board for approval.


COMPUTER/NETWORK/INTERNET APPROPRIATE USE POLICY Jackson County School District

Introduction

The Internet is an electronic communications network that provides vast, diverse, and unique resources. The goal of the Jackson County School District in providing this service to teachers, staff, and students is to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. The Jackson County School District provides computer equipment, computer services, and Internet access to its students and staff for educational purposes only. The purpose of providing these resources is to improve learning and teaching through research, teacher training, collaboration, dissemination, and the use of global communication resources. The system administration (authorized faculty members) are employees of the Jackson County School District and are authorized and required to monitor all activity on school network facilities. The Internet is a vast, global network, linking computers at universities, high schools, science labs, and other sites. Through the Internet, one can communicate with people all over the world through a number of discussion forums, as well as through electronic mail. In addition, many files are available for downloading from the Internet, many of which are of educational value. Because of its enormous size, the Internet’s potential is boundless. It is possible to speak with everyone from prominent scientists to world leaders to a friend at college. However, with such great potential for education also comes some potential for abuse. The purpose of this list of guidelines, as well as the contract for Internet use, is to make sure that all who use the Internet use it in an appropriate manner.

Overview

Jackson County School District is CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) compliant. CIPA requires schools and libraries to put into place Internet safety policies. The Internet safety policy must include filtering or otherwise blocking access to “visual depictions” of obscene material, child pornography and material that is harmful to students when they are accessing the Internet.


PERSONAL SAFETY

1. Users will not disclose use, disseminate or divulge personal and/or private information about himself/herself, minors or any others including personal identification information, etc. Jackson County School District will not disclose personal information about students on the district or school website such as their full name, home or email address, telephone number, and social security number. 2. Users will immediately report to the Jackson County School District authorities any attempt by other Internet users to engage in inappropriate conversations or personal contact.

Illegal and/or Unacceptable Usage 1. User agrees not to access, transmit or retransmit any material(s) in furtherance of any illegal act or conspiracy to commit any illegal act in violation of local, state, or federal law or regulations and/or school district policy. 2. User shall not access, transmit, or retransmit: copyrighted materials (including plagiarism), threatening, harassing, or obscene material, pornographic material, or any material protected by trade secret, and/or any other material that is inappropriate to students. 3. User shall not access, transmit, or retransmit any material that promotes violence or the destruction of persons or property by devices including, but not limited to, the use of firearms, explosives, fireworks, smoke bombs, incendiary devices, or other similar materials. 4. User shall not use the network for any illegal activity including, but not limited to, unauthorized access including hacking. 5. User shall not access, transmit, or retransmit language that may be considered offensive, defamatory, or abusive.

6. User shall not access, transmit or retransmit information that could cause danger or disruption or engage in personal attacks, including prejudicial or discriminatory attacks. 7. User shall not access, transmit or retransmit information that harasses another person or causes distress to another person.


System Resource Limits

1. User shall only use the Jackson County School District system for educational and career development activities and limited, high quality self-discovery activities as approved by the Jackson County School District. Users shall not use the JCSD Internet for commercial or for profit purposes (ex. eBay). 2. User agrees not to download large files unless it is absolutely necessary. If absolutely necessary to download large files, user agrees to download the file at a time when the system is not being heavily used. 3. User agrees not to post chain letters or engage in “spamming” (that is, sending an annoying or unnecessary message to large numbers of people), send/forwarded mass email files that do not contain educational/instructional content across the district network. 4. User agrees to immediately notify his/her teacher or other school administrator should user access inappropriate information. This will assist in protecting user against a claim or intentional violation of this policy. 5. User agrees not to provide access to the Jackson County School District’s technology for third parties without prior agreement of Jackson County School District. 6. User agrees not to attempt to damage computer equipment or software or attempt to alter software configuration. 7. User agrees not to allow anyone to work on Jackson County School District computers and network equipment without permission of the district technology staff. Students are NOT to be allowed to work on equipment or download software on computers without the supervision of the Jackson County Technology Staff. 8. User agrees not to use the district network with deliberate activities that are considered a waste of staff effort (computer/network support staff) and or network resources such as:

• play on-line games, music, run websites resident (weather, etc.) chat

and/or ANY instant messenger service (ex. AOL, MSN, Yahoo, etc.). All use should serve an instructional purpose and be educational in nature.

• download any software that allows movies, music, etc., to be viewed or

played on the Jackson County School District network (ex. Kazaa, Napster, WinMX, Morpheus, etc.)


User Rights

1. Users shall have the responsibility to use computer resources for academic purposes only. Therefore, as mandated by CIPA, filtering will be utilized on all computers accessing the Internet. The only exception will be for academic research by a staff member with the approval of school administration. 2. Jackson County School District will fully cooperate with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation related to illegal activities conducted through the user’s Internet account. 3. Under no conditions should a user provide his/her password to another person or use another person’s password. 4. User should not expect files stored on a school-based computer to remain private. Authorized staff may periodically inspect folders and logs or network usage may be kept. Routine review and maintenance of the system may indicate that user has violated this policy, school codes, municipal law, state law or federal law. Parents of minor users shall have the right to inspect the contents of their child’s user files.

5. Individual schools within the district may create additional guidelines and procedures consistent with this policy. Such guidelines and procedures will be appropriate for the electronic information resources being used and the students served at the school. 6. Use electronic mail (email) only in response to educational curriculum requirements as assigned by the teacher. Personal use of email for correspondence is not allowed on school computers for Jackson County School District students. 7. User shall report a virus message found on a computer system to the building/school technology assistant or an administrator and disconnect the system from the network immediately. 8. User shall close the Internet browser and e-mail program when not actively in use. 9. User shall report any security issue of a questionable nature to the proper building administrative authority and/or the system administrator. 10. Use of the Jackson County School District computers and Internet is a privilege, not a right. Unacceptable and/or illegal use may result in denial, revocation, suspension and/or cancellation of the user’s privileges, as well as disciplinary action imposed by school officials. 11. The school district may include a process for the student to appeal the decision to deny, suspend, revoke or cancel Internet privileges.


Consequences for Failure to Follow Terms and Conditions of the Jackson County School District Appropriate Use Policy

Users of any Jackson County computer system should be aware that they are accessing property of the Jackson County School District and that system is intended for educational purposes. Users agree to the terms and conditions of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy. Users agree to avoid any violation of state or federal laws*. Users are alerted that they are entitled to no expectation of privacy in their use of this computer and access of the Internet. Users’ computer usage and Internet access may be monitored at any time for unacceptable and illegal use. 1. There will be consequences for any user who fails to follow the Jackson County School District and school guidelines and policies. The consequences may include paying for damages, denial of access to technology, detention, suspension, expulsion, parental contact, or other remedies applicable under the school disciplinary policy, and state or federal law. At the discretion of the Jackson County School District, law enforcement authorities may be involved and any violations of state and/or federal law may result in criminal or civil prosecution. State Statutes: Ms. Code, 1972, SEC 97-5-27. Disseminating sexual material to children, penalties; SEC 97-29-45. Obscene electronic and telecommunications, penalties; SEC. 97-45-3. Computer fraud, penalties; SEC. 97-45-5. Offense against computer users, penalties; SEC/ 97-45-7. Tampering with computer equipment, penalties; SEC. 95-45-9. Offense against intellectual property, penalties. Federal Statutes: 18 USCS 2510 (1988) Electronic Communications Privacy Act 18 USCS 1030 (1991) Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Federal Legislation: Telecommunications/Communications Decency Act Parental Rights and Responsibilities Act


Signatures

1. Each user will read the Jackson County Computer/Network/Internet Appropriate Use Agreement that states that they understand and will abide by the terms and conditions as stated. I understand that some Internet violations are unethical and may constitute a criminal offense resulting in legal action. I understand that access to the Internet will be supervised by Jackson County School District personnel and that provisions of the agreement will be reviewed with students. I further understand that the Jackson County School District is not responsible for the actions of individual users or the information they may access. 2. The AUP will be signed by the student, a student’s parent, any teacher, administrator, staff, parent or community member using computers on campus. 3. The AUP must be dated and signed each year. 4. This Computer/Internet Appropriate Use Policy is a legal and binding document between the Jackson County School District, its students, faculty and staff, and the administration.



Computer/Network/Internet APPROPRIATE USE POLICY AGREEMENT

Administrator/Teacher/Staff Agreement

I have read the Jackson County School District Computer/Network/Internet Appropriate Use Policy. I agree to follow the rules contained in this Policy. I understand that if I violate the rules, my access can be terminated and I may face other disciplinary measures.

Signature ____________________________________ Date ____________________


Jackson County School District Computer/Network/Internet

APPROPRIATE USE POLICY AGREEMENT Student Agreement

Student Section School Name ___________________________ Student Name ________________________ Grade ____ Teacher ________________ I have read the Jackson County School District Computer/Network/Internet Acceptable Use Policy. I agree to follow the rules contained in this Policy. I understand that if I violate the rules my access can be terminated, my parents will be notified, and I may face other disciplinary measures. Student Signature _____________________________ Date ___________________ Parent or Guardian Section I have read the Jackson County School District Computer/Network/Internet Acceptable Use Policy. _______I hereby release the school, its personnel, and any institutions with which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my child’s use of, or inability to use, the Jackson County School District Computer/Network/Internet system, including, but not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to purchase products or services. I will emphasize to my child the importance of following the rules for personal safety. _______I desire that my child not be given access to the Internet.

Parent Signature ____________________________________Date ________________ Parent Name _______________________________ Home Address ___________________________________Phone ________________


Jackson County School District Computer/Network/Internet

APPROPRIATE USE POLICY AGREEMENT Guest Agreement

Guest Name_________________________________ Address ____________________________________ Phone ______________________________________ Staff Member ________________________________ I have read the Jackson County School District Computer/Network/Internet Appropriate Use Policy. I agree to follow the rules contained in this policy. I understand my access may be terminated at any time. The purpose for which this access is provided is: I agree to limit my use to activities related to the above stated purpose. I hereby release the Jackson County School District, its personnel, and any institutions with which it is affiliated, from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my use of, or inability to use, the Jackson County School District Computer/Network/Internet system, including, but not limited to claims that may arise from the unauthorized use of the system to purchase products or services. Signature _____________________________Date _____________________________


District Technology Committee 2007-2010

Member Title Contact Information

Margaret Bush Assistant Superintendent [email protected] (228) 826-1757, ext. 315

JoAnn Lutes Secretary [email protected] (228) 826-1757, ext. 317

Carol Rudolph Technology Director [email protected] (228) 826-1757, ext. 318

Denise Smith Media Specialist East Central High School

[email protected] (228) 588-7040

Sheree Nelson Assistant Principal East Central High School


Kimberly Sutherland Media Specialist East Central Middle School


Cecilia Corkhill Assistant Principal East Central Middle School


Stephanie Pierce Media Specialist East Central Upper Elem.


Lynn Brewer Principal East Central Upper Elem.


Kay Brown Assistant Principal East Central Lower Elem.


Janelle Long Media Specialist East Central Lower Elem.


Kris Gray Student Representative East Central Schools

475-6821

Sonia Thompson Community Representative East Central Schools


Gordon Nelms Teacher St. Martin High School


Tori Holloway Principal, 8-12th grades St. Martin High School


Mike VanWinkle Principal St. Martin Middle School


Mary Miller Teacher St. Martin High School


Lee Hagerty-Wilson Media Specialist St. Martin Middle School


Lori Nowacki Teacher Assistant St. Martin Upper Elementary


Cindy Honeycutt Assistant Principal St. Martin Upper Elementary























Caroline Crocker Teacher Assistant St. Martin Lower Elementary


Linda Budinich Principal St. Martin Lower Elementary


Sheila Cruso Computer Teacher St. Martin East Elementary


Judy Moore Principal St. Martin East Elementary


Patrick Chiang Student Representative St. Martin Schools

(228) 875-8418

Roy Reaux Community Representative St. Martin Community


Mike Polk Assistant Principal Vancleave High School


Lance Joyner Teacher Vancleave High School


Deborah Brown Media Specialist Vancleave Middle School


Jill Davis Assistant Principal Vancleave Middle School


Chris Miller Computer Teacher Vancleave Lower Elem.


Charlotte LeBatard Assistant Principal Vancleave Lower Elem.


Cindy Jones Computer Teacher Vancleave Upper Elem.


Lori Price Assistant Principal Vancleave Upper Elem.


Ryan DeFritias Student Representative Vancleave Schools

826-4701

Karl Swanson Principal Jackson County Alt. School


Wayne Levoy Teacher Jackson County Alt. School


Dino Vecchio Principal Jackson County Tech. Center


Dan Woodward Teacher Jackson County Tech. Center


David Sims School Board Jackson County School Dist.


Kenneth Fountain School Board Jackson County School Dist.


Harold Rushing Business Manager Jackson County School Dist.


Tami Roberts Parent, East Central Attendance Center


Jeff Deluke Parent, Vancleave Attendance Center [email protected] (228) 826-1732
























Richard Humphreys Parent, St. Martin Attendance Center [email protected]

Bill Myers Technology Department [email protected] (228) 826-5836

Mike Tillman Technology Department [email protected] (228) 826-5836

Matt Ely Technology Department [email protected] (228) 826-5836

Dana Peterson Technology Department [email protected] (228) 826-5836







DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES

School District _____Jackson County_______________________________________

The LEA, agency or consortium, in accordance with SB3350 and Mississippi Department of Education policies and procedures, submitting this local technology plan, hereby assures that: 1. The LEA is an equal opportunity employee and shall perform to all affirmative action and

other applicable requirements; accordingly, the applicant does not discriminate nor permit discrimination in its operations or employment practices against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap or sex in any manner prohibited by law. Further, the applicant agrees to comply with the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

2. The LEA agrees that the Mississippi Department of Education, or any of its duly authorized

representatives, at any time during the terms of this technology plan, shall have access to, and the right to audit examine any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of grantee related to this plan.

3. The LEA certifies that they have not been barred from contracting or otherwise doing

business with the State or Federal Governments. 4. This plan, and all matters or issues collateral to it, shall be governed by, and construed in

accordance with, the laws of the State of Mississippi. 5. This plan has been reviewed and approved by the District Technology Committee and the

District Superintendent. 6. The district has submitted E-rate Form 479/Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and

met all other E-rate requirements.

7. Signature of Superintendent: Rucks H. Robinson Date

Chairperson, District Technology Committee Date

District Technology Coordinator/Contact:

Address: P. O. Box 5069 12210 Colonel Vickrey Road Vancleave, MS 39565

E-mail: [email protected]

Name: Carol Rudolph Telephone #: (228) 826-1757

School District: Jackson County School District

Fax #: (228) 826-1765



UNIVERSAL SERVICE (E-RATE) CRITERIA CHECKLIST The Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology is certified by the Schools and Libraries Division to approve technology plans for participation in the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program. Please use the checklist to determine if your plan has met the criteria outlined below. Successful technology plans align the overall education or library service improvement objectives with the following five criteria. To qualify as an approved Technology Plan for a Universal Service Program discount, the plan must meet these criteria. It is critical that technology planning not be viewed or treated as a separate exercise dealing primarily with hardware and telecommunications infrastructure. There must be strong connections between the proposed physical infrastructure of the information technology and the plan for professional development, curriculum reform, and library service improvements. CRITERIA CHECKLIST __X__ The plan includes an assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services that will be needed to improve education. __X__ The plan establishes clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education. __X__ The plan has a professional development strategy to ensure that the staff knows how to use the new technologies to improve education. __X__ The plan provides for a sufficient budget to acquire and maintain the hardware, software, professional development, and other services that will be needed to implement the strategy for improved education. __X__ The plan includes an evaluation process that enables the school to monitor progress toward the specified goals and make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they arise. _____________________________________ ____________________ Technology Coordinator Date


Technology Plan Checklist District Plans are due between March 21, 2003 – August 1, 2003

Districts must submit a copy of the their new plan online using Blackboard. The local district technology plan should be submitted to the district’s assigned OET Group Leader prior to August 1, 2003. The plan may be submitted in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word DOC format.

Use the following checklist prior to submission of the district plan to determine if all of the key components have been included. On the form below, please list the page number that corresponds to each item included in your plan. OET staff may use this checklist to determine if the plan will be recommended for approval by the State Board of Education. Refer to the Technology Plan Outline or to the Assignments area in your Blackboard Course for more detailed information about the plan components listed in the checklist.

For District Use

For OET Use Only

Plan Components Page Number

Acceptable Revisions Needed

Does the plan include or contain the following:

A cover page that contains key contact information? 1

A table of contents? 2

District technology committee information? 76

A district profile that provides key information about the district? 5

A vision statement? 8

A mission statement? 9

A copy of the district’s Acceptable Use Policy? 67

A description of the district’s technology status/needs in the area of Teaching and Learning? 12

A description of the district’s technology status/needs in the area of Educator Proficiency? 16

At least 25% of E2T2 funds to be spent on professional development? 22

A description of the district’s technology status/needs in the area of Leadership and Support? 23

A description of the utilization of the Mississippi Online Technology Evaluation (MOTE) for providing baseline data?

28

A description of the district’s technology status/needs in the area of Environment and Infrastructure?

29

A schematic of the district WAN (wide area network) included in the plan? This should be mailed to OET only if online submission is not possible due to format.

36

A listing of the district’s technology goals including strategies and timelines for reaching those goals?

37

A written description of how the district plans to accomplish the goals of its technology plan? 55

A projected budget (covering 3 years) that shows all available funding for technology – not limited to E2T2 federal funds?

56

A budget narrative that explains and justifies each line item in the projected budget? 57

A description of the evaluation process that the district will use to monitor its technology plan progress?

66


A Statement of Assurances (signed in blue ink by the superintendent and technology coordinator)? – This should be mailed to OET using the directions below.

51

A Universal Service (E-Rate) Criteria Checklist (signed in blue ink by the superintendent and technology coordinator)? – This should be mailed to OET using the directions below.

52

The Statement of Assurances and Universal Service (E-Rate) Criteria Checklist should be mailed to the address listed below. These documents should be mailed within 24 hours of the district technology plan’s online submission. The wiring schematic should also be included if it could not be submitted online.

Documents

District Technology Plan - jcsd.k12.ms.us Plan 2007-2010.pdf · Technology Plan Submission Contact Information Please have the person responsible for the submission of your district’s