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Long-Range Technology Plan 2007 - 2010

(Updated May 2009)

Liberty Hill ISD

ESC Region 13 County District Number 246908

14001 W. Hwy. 29

Liberty Hill, Texas 78642 Phone: 512-260-5580

Fax: 512-260-5581 Website: www.libertyhill.txed.net

Superintendent Rob Hart

[email protected]

District Contacts Curriculum Director Claudeane Braun, [email protected] Technology Director Paul Urban, [email protected] Special Programs Coordinator Sherry Hall, [email protected]

Table of Contents PART 1: INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 3

PART 2: NEEDS ASSESSMENT ................................................... 5

PART 3: GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES .... 10

PART 4: BUDGET .............................................................................. 24

PART 5: EVALUATION ................................................................. 26

Board Adopted February 19. 2007


The Technology Planning Team was created in 1994 to guide the planning and implementation of educational technology systems within the school district. During the past 13 years, the team has accomplished many of the initial goals including taking the district from practically no technology to today where every classroom has computers with high-speed internet access and technology is integrated into all facets of the educational process including curriculum, activities, assessment, school administration, and district operations. The planning team was instrumental in creating the initial plan and implemented it through a variety of funding mechanisms including federal, state, and local sources. Special thanks go to these people for their active participation and contributions in the completion of this Technology Plan: Rob Hart - Superintendent

Claudeane Braun – Curriculum Director

Paul Urban – Technology Director

Sherry Hall – Special Programs Coordinator

Bonnie Wilie- Instructional Technologist

Carolyn Canon – Instructional Technologist

Carolyn Montiel – Instructional Technologist

Nancy Hermes – Instructional Technologist

Tom Harper – Network Administrator

James Patterson – Computer Technician

Tim Fife – Computer Technician

Charlotte Anderson – Computer Technician

Members of the campus and district education improvement committee, including: parents, business partners, a school board member, administrators, teachers, librarians, counselors, and students.

LIBERTY HILL ISD does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.


Part 1: Introduction

Number of Campuses: 5 Total Student Enrollment: 2,049 District Size: 1,600 - 2,999 Percent Economically Disadvantaged: 24.2% Technology Expenditures: $2,857,935 - Teaching and Learning Budget: $1,211,700 - Educator Preparation and Development Budget: $223,800 - Leadership and Support Services Budget: $225,000 - Infrastructure for Technology Budget: $1,197,435 Technology Expenditure per Pupil: $1,395 Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 5 Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00% Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 195 Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet: 100.00% Computer/Student Ratio: 3 student(s) for every computer Computer/Teacher Ratio: 1 teacher(s) for every computer Number of campuses that need to complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 5 Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart: 100.00 % Plan last edited: April 2008 Plan status: board approval Years included in the plan: 2007-2010 Number of years covered by the plan: 3 Next update: December 2009 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose As the Liberty Hill Independent School District continues to move into the 21st century, information technology and information resources are central to both the district’s mission and its ongoing operation. The role of the technology department is to provide the infrastructure, tools, training, and support that will enable our students, staff and community to thrive, succeed, and excel in this new century. Both experience and research indicate that successful technology-rich schools generate impressive results for students, including improved achievement, higher test scores, improved student attitude, enthusiasm, and engagement, richer classroom content, and improved student retention and job placement rates. Liberty Hill ISD’s strategic plan for Information Technology Services constitutes a blueprint for building on the existing technology foundation to create a first-class learning environment. All of the initiatives presented in this plan are designed to ensure that Liberty Hill ISD is operating at the highest levels of efficiency and is providing the students and community of the Liberty Hill Independent School District with the best possible quality and value in public education. Liberty Hill ISD has prepared this Long-Range Technology Plan to ensure that • all learners engage in individualized, real-world learning experiences that take place in authentic settings

and require collaboration and management of complex processes.


• all educators are prepared tot use modern tools, resources, and teaching-learning processes to mentor, monitor, and motivate students while developing their own technological growth and professional learning.

• all education leaders create and secure adequate support to maximize student learning and optimize teaching, and facilitate effective operations.

• a high-standard infrastructure, equitable among various campuses and facilities, supports all students, educators, and education leaders by enabling high quality access to learning, communications, and management systems any time and any where.

Vision Statement Technology has transformed the learning environment. As Liberty Hill ISD develops this plan for technology, we must also consider our vision of the future and the role of technology in improving education and district administrative functions. At the end of this three year plan, LHISD expects that real-world technology used in a wide variety of settings as part of daily life is an integral part of daily teaching and learning. Teachers and administrators will use electronic resources to identify individual student needs and provide individualized instruction to improve student success. District resources will be available anytime/anywhere to students, staff, parents, and community members for optimal collaboration and learning. The district will facilitate communication between the schools and community through increased use of web applications that make available a wide range of information and resources. Not only does technology impact the classroom environment, its effect also permeates throughout the entire school organization. Most administrative functions of the district are technology-based and are becoming more comprehensive and sophisticated. From student attendance to teacher grade books, from electronic meal tickets to geo-locators on buses, and from plastic cards for opening doors and cameras for surveillance, schools are implementing the technology tools of the 21st century. The increased use of technology, both in district functions and in classroom learning, requires a greater support base through knowledge, training, and personnel. As the district increases the level of technology use, LHISD expects to increase the number of personnel on the technology team to support teachers, administrators, and students. The Liberty Hill Independent School District views technology as an effective tool capable of enhancing both the communication ability and productivity of our students, staff, and community members. Our students will be competitive in an ever-changing world that is increasingly information driven. We will ensure that our students and teachers have ready access to technology that will connect them to modern information resources to enhance problem-solving skills and increase effective communication skills. Mission Statement The Liberty Hill ISD, in collaboration with its extended community, will empower students, school personnel, families, and public and private sectors using appropriate information and communication technologies to maximize learning, productivity and performance, in order that all participants become life-long learners and contributing citizens in a changing world.


Part 2: Needs Assessment

Assessment Process Liberty Hill ISD’s Technology Team conducted a comprehensive needs assessment to analyze the current status of technology in the district and determine future needs. The Team used a variety of formats including informal conversations with staff, a formal staff survey, an inventory of hardware and software, and campus STaR Charts. Existing Conditions All teachers on the five campuses completed a locally developed survey, based on TAGLIT resources, for teacher self-reporting in three areas. Some strengths and many proficiencies were identified, but there are areas in which teachers report they need assistance. Areas of greatest need in using technology to enhance teaching and learning include: drawing/painting software, video production, digital cameras/scanners, multimedia software, using the World Wide Web for publishing, and using science probes. In addition, elementary teachers report needs in using presentation software, and secondary teachers report needs in using online discussions and graphic organizers. Areas of greatest need in teacher access to technology include projection devices and digital cameras/scanners. As teacher knowledge increases, the Technology Team expects to see greater needs in access to other peripherals and web-based tools as well. An area of great need at elementary campuses and moderate need at secondary campuses is the amount of time that support personnel is available to assist with a wide variety of activities including hardware, software, integration and collaboration, and trouble-shooting and repair issues. District-Wide • Number of students: 2,049 • STaR Chart Teaching and Learning: Developing • STaR Chart Education Preparation and Development: Developing • STaR Chart Administration and Support Services: Developing • STaR Chart Infrastructure for Technology: Advanced • Teacher computer ratio: 1 to1 • Student computer ratio: 1 to 3 • 100% network/internet connection • Specialized curriculum for instruction of Tech Apps TEKS • Email with shared calendars • Directories for individual and shared use by teachers • Electronic visitor and volunteer check-in and identification scanning software/procedures • 1 Gb fiber connections among all district facilities • Laptops to administrators and selected staff members • Additional resources for special programs and special needs students • School Span website content manager and site builder • Technology Director and one technician housed at Central Office • Benchmarking software and equipment: AEIS-IT, ScanIT/SlugIT, scanners, and procedures • Radio communication among administrators, maintenance, and transportation • Personal safety procedures and Acceptable Use policy in place • Local and state professional development related to and utilizing technology • Combination of local, state, and federal funding sources


• Multiple laser printers and one color printer networked at each campus • Stable infrastructure and network • Non-automated system for tracking inventory of hardware and software • Software and infrastructure for curriculum and instruction, such as: Office XP, Destiny, Power Media

Plus, Nettrekker, Digital Knowledge Central, GALE Resources, Renaissance Place, Lexia, INOVA, WebCCAT, TPRI, STEEP, etc.

• Software for school operations, such as: Skyward Student, Skyward Finance, Skyward Grade Book, Skyward Attendance, Transfinder, Mealtime, Special Ed Manager

• Peripherals such as digital cameras and scanners distributed among campuses Liberty Hill High School • Number of students: 608 • STaR Chart Teaching and Learning: Developing • STaR Chart Education Preparation and Development: Developing • STaR Chart Administration and Support Services: Developing • STaR Chart Infrastructure for Technology: Developing • Teacher computer ratio: 1 to 1 • Student computer ratio: 1 to 3 • 100% network/internet connection • Additional resources

o Five student labs, one open for teacher sign-up o Number of computers per classroom: varied o Offered four and enrolled students in three state Tech Apps courses, in addition to CTE courses o Nova Net for credit recovery o Distance learning lab o Microsoft Office Users Specialist Certification for students o Individual directories for students o Closed-circuit television system o PBX, Voice-over IP phone system o Key card door access o Surveillance camera and monitoring system o Instructional Technologist doubles as a full-time teacher o Network Administrator and a part-time technician housed on campus

Liberty Hill Junior High School • Number of students: 331 • STaR Chart Teaching and Learning: Developing • STaR Chart Education Preparation and Development: Developing • STaR Chart Administration and Support Services: Advanced • STaR Chart Infrastructure for Technology: Advanced • Teacher computer ratio: 1 to1 • Student computer ratio: 1 to 3 • 100% network/internet connection • Additional resources

o Four student labs, two open for teacher sign-up o Number of computers per classroom: varied o Enrolled students in two state Tech Apps courses o Student aides utilized for technology support


o Individual directories for students o Plexar phone system o Regular door access o Surveillance camera and monitoring system o Instructional Technologist offers full-time support on campus

Liberty Hill Intermediate School • Number of students: 281 • STaR Chart Teaching and Learning: Developing • STaR Chart Education Preparation and Development: Advanced • STaR Chart Administration and Support Services: Developing • STaR Chart Infrastructure for Technology: Developing • Teacher computer ratio: 1 to1 • Student computer ratio: 1 to 3 • 100% network/internet connection • Additional resources

o One student lab, sometimes open for teacher sign-up o One small teacher lab o Number of computers per classroom: four o Enrolled students in one state Tech Apps courses o Plexar phone system o Regular door access o Instructional Technologist offers half-time support on campus (shared) o Computer Technician housed part-time on campus (shared)

Burden Elementary School • Number of students: 464 • STaR Chart Teaching and Learning: Developing • STaR Chart Education Preparation and Development: Developing • STaR Chart Administration and Support Services: Developing • STaR Chart Infrastructure for Technology: Developing • Teacher computer ratio: 1 to 1 • Student computer ratio: 1 to 3 • 100% network/internet connection • Additional resources

o One student lab open for teacher sign-up o Number of computers per classroom: four o PBX, Voice-over IP phone system o Key card door access o Surveillance camera and monitoring system o Instructional Technologist offers full-time support on campus o Computer Technician housed part-time on campus (shared)

Liberty Hill Elementary School • Number of students: 365 • STaR Chart Teaching and Learning: Developing • STaR Chart Education Preparation and Development: Developing • STaR Chart Administration and Support Services: Developing • STaR Chart Infrastructure for Technology: Advanced


• Teacher computer ratio: 1 to1 • Student computer ratio: 1 to 3 • 100% network/internet connection • Additional resources

o One student lab open for teacher sign-up o Number of computers per classroom: four o Plexar phone system o Regular door access o Instructional Technologist offers half-time support on campus (shared) o Computer Technician housed part-time on campus (shared)

Telecommunications Services • Internet Access: Two T1 lines to our internet service provider (Educational Service Center 13) for added

internet capacity. The district has also added a separate cable modem line in the Technology Director's office to test the district's applications through the firewall.

• Telephone Service: Plexar service on three campuses and at Technology/Maintenance, PBX voice-over IP system for two campuses and Central office.

• Web Hosting: Services contracted with a web hosting provider, including site management and content building.

• Wide Area Network: CSME (Giga-bit) circuits are leased from ATT/SBC providing increased bandwidth among district facilities and a reduction of servers needed to support district needs.

Technology Needs: As a result of the comprehensive needs assessment, the Technology Team has identified key areas to begin addressing or expanding while continuing successful activities. Upgrading campus hardware and software as appropriate to equalize technology:

PBX voice-over IP phone systems (partially complete) Closed-circuit television (partially complete) Surveillance camera and monitoring system (complete) Key card door access (partially complete) Improving student computer ratio and lab availability for teacher sign-up (partially complete) Increase availability of technology support personnel (half-time position increased to full-time) Increase availability of peripherals such as digital cameras and scanners (partially complete)

Improve learning experience for all students:

Vertical team to integrate Tech Apps TEKS into foundation curriculum (planned) Monitor and document technology integration systematically (planned) Monitor, document, and report student mastery of the Tech Apps TEKS systematically (planned) Support use of emerging technologies (in progress) Anytime/anywhere access to technology-based learning for students (planned) Online credit and credit recovery for high school students (complete) Anytime/anywhere access to technology for teachers (in progress) Programs to improve community involvement (planned) Classroom websites and newsletters (partially complete) Parent modules for web-based information regarding their children (planned) Add resources to the district and campus websites (in progress)


Improve preparation and development for all educators: Provide training and document progress of SBEC technology standards and Tech Apps educator standards

(in progress) Develop classroom websites and online resources (in progress) Implement anytime/anywhere delivery of staff development (in progress) Investigate online system for tracking staff development (planned) Encourage participation in the Master Technology Teacher program, investigate incentives (planned)

Improve education leader support for all facets of technology:

Utilize the district technology team effectively (in progress) Establish a clear policy for supporting new technology initiatives (complete) Define the process for service requests (complete) Implement policies to expand parental access to secure, online, student information (planned) Investigate providing instructional mentors and coaches for technology (planned) Investigate incorporating SBEC standards into the teacher appraisal system (planned) Expand online and distance learning opportunities for students and teachers (in progress)

Improve the district infrastructure:

Expand radio communications to include efficient emergency response communication (planned) Achieve a computing device ratio of one to one for students and teachers (in progress) Increase the amount of peripherals and emerging technologies available (in progress) Investigate the high-speed, high-capacity statewide telecommunications network being developed

(planned) Create interoperability and data accessibility standards for the purchase of technology (planned) Develop plans to build a technology center and centralize technology operations (planned) Expand redundancy, backup, and maintenance processes (in progress) Implement an electronic system for equipment inventory, work orders, and software (complete) Create an obsolescence policy and budget for timely enhancement or replacement (planned) Implement a method to collect parent email addresses (in progress) Continue to add technology personnel as the technology program continues to grow (in progress) Investigate the addition of an administrative assistant to the technology team (planned) Identify key personnel for maintaining campus and district websites, explore offering incentives (in

progress)


Part 3: Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

Goal 1. Teaching and Learning All learners engage in individualized, real-world learning experiences that take place in authentic settings and require collaboration and management of complex processes. Budget Amount $1,211,700

Objective 1.1 Integrate the Tech Apps TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide specialized courses in Technology Applications (LRPT TL 1, TL 2, TL 3, TL 6)

Strategy Timeline Person(s) Responsible Evidence

1.1.1. Utilize a vertical team to articulate the integration Tech Apps TEKS within foundation curriculum at all grade levels. LRPT TL 1

Spring/Summer 2009

Curriculum Dir, Special Prog Coord

Documents in place and implemented

1.1.2. Develop strategies to monitor and document progress of integration of technology into curriculum and instruction. LRPT TL 6

Fall 2008 Curriculum Dir, Special Prog Coord


1.1.3. Develop strategies to monitor and report student mastery of the Tech Apps TEKS to TEA. LRPT TL 6

Fall 2009 Curriculum Dir, Special Prog Coord


1.1.4. Offer and provide Tech Apps courses and specialized certification programs at the High School Level (e.g., courses specified in 19 TAC Chapter 74, Microsoft Office Users Specialist Certification, etc.) LRPT TL 2

Ongoing Curriculum Dir, Special Prog Coord

Master schedule, certificates, transcripts

1.1.5. Provide specialized courses in Tech Apps in Pre-K through Grade 8 using adopted instructional materials. LRPT TL 3

Ongoing Curriculum Dir, Special Prog Coord Master schedule, lesson plans


Objective 1.2 Implement research-based strategies to improve the academic achievement, including technology literacy,

of all students. (LRPT TL 5, TL 8, TL 9, TL 10, TL 11, TL 12, TL 13, TL 14)


1.2.1. Support the use of emerging technologies aligned with state standards for developing greater levels of collaboration, inquiry, analysis, creativity, and content production (e.g., interactive websites, virtual field trips, podcasting, web meetings, email, multimedia products, TI calculators with teaching materials for math and science including lab probes). LRPT TL 8

Ongoing Instructional Techs Lesson plans

1.2.2. Investigate implementation of anytime/anywhere access to technology-based learning for all students by providing appropriate devices, services, and support (e.g., computer labs open to students early morning through late evening, AlphaSmart/Dana solutions for student check-out, credit for online HS courses, evening classes through online, distance and digital content services). LRPT TL 9

Spring 2009 Technology Team

Meeting agenda/minutes, participation records, personnel scheduled, plans in place and ready to implement

1.2.3. Ensure that school libraries have the latest technology and online resources for student research and curriculum integration (e.g. Destiny, Digital Knowledge Central, Nettrekker, Power Media Plus, Texas Library Connection, GALE resources, specialized library software, curriculum software, etc.). LRPT TL 10

Ongoing Technology Team, Librarians

Inventory of hardware, software, and electronic services

1.2.4. Support school library programs and use library standards to ensure that school libraries assist classroom teachers in teaching information literacy and Tech Apps knowledge and skills. LRPT TL 11

Ongoing Instructional Techs, Librarians Lesson plans, library schedule

1.2.5. Investigate the use of technology to promote student-centered learning across geographic and cultural boundaries that includes business and industry. LRPT TL 12

Spring 2009 Curriculum Dir, Special Prog Coord

Meeting agenda/minutes, lesson plans

1.2.6. Provide courses for credit and credit recovery through online, distance, and digital content services for 24/7 delivery (e.g. Texas Virtual High School, Austin Community College, ESC 13, etc.). LRPT TL 13

Summer 2009 Curriculum Dir, Special Prog Coord

Course catalog, master schedule, transcripts

1.2.7. Provide curriculum for personal safety in a digital world and the Acceptable Use Policy. LRPT TL 14

Ongoing Curriculum Dir, Special Prog Coord Lesson plans

1.2.8. Update the Acceptable Use Policy annually that specifies expectations and rules. LRPT TL 14 (CIPA)

Each spring Technology Dir Updated policy in place


Objective 1.3 Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic curriculum

resources for data disaggregation to inform teachers and differentiate instruction for every child. (LRPT TL 4, TL 7, TL 9, TL 16)


1.3.1. Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional objectives (e.g., TPRI, STEEP, STAR Reading and Math, online assessment practice, Webccat.). LRPT TL 4

Ongoing Curriculum Dir,

Special Prog Coord, Principals

Student records of achievement

1.3.2. Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic curriculum resources for data disaggregation to inform teachers and differentiate instruction for every child (e.g., AEIS-IT, INOVA). LRPT TL 7



Student records of achievement

1.3.3. Establish procedures for making disaggregated data available to teachers and administrators in a timely and easy-to-access manner to inform and differentiate instruction for every child. LRPT TL 7

Complete Curriculum Dir,


Data provided, teacher feedback

1.3.4. Identify and implement technology resources to provide interventions for special programs (e.g., English language learners, at-risk students, gifted and talented, homebound, special needs). LRPT TL 9




1.3.5. Investigate implementation of anytime/anywhere access to technology-based tools for educators by providing appropriate devices, services, and support (e.g., on-line grade book, web-based lesson planning, web access to home directory, laptops for checkout, PDAs, etc.). LRPT TL 16

Fall 2009 Technology Team

Meeting agenda/minutes; inventory of hardware, software, and electronic services

1.3.6. Centralize lesson plan development and access to model lessons for developing greater levels of collaboration, inquiry, analysis, creativity, and content production (e.g., Eduphoria). LRPT TL 16


Special Prog Coord, Technology Dir

Inventory of hardware, software, and electronic services; lesson plans in the system


Objective 1.4 Implement innovative programs that promote parental involvement, increased communication with

parents and community members, and community access to educational resources. (LRPT TL 15, TL 16)


1.4.1. Investigate adding programs to improve community involvement and increase community access to learning (e.g. adult literacy, adult GED prep, adult ESL classes, open tech labs/libraries and offer online/distance learning courses open to the public and outside of school hours. LRPT TL 15

Fall 2009 Curriculum Dir,


Meeting agenda/minutes, participation records, certificates

1.4.2. Support teachers in developing classroom websites and online resources to share lessons, monitor student progress, and establish regular communications with parents and students (e.g. email, School Span web module, Skyward modules). LRPT TL 16

Ongoing Instructional Techs Websites and resources in place, parent feedback

1.4.3. Add and maintain resources on ADA-compliant district and campus websites that benefit students, educators, parents, and community members (e.g., accountability reports, registration information, bus routes, forms, policies, calendars, newsletters, announcements, events, employment opportunities, salary schedules, school board information and meeting notices, etc.). LRPT TL 16

Ongoing Designated web personnel

Technology Team evaluate web pages monthly


Goal 2. Educator Preparation and Development All educators are prepared to use modern tools, resources, and teaching-

learning processes to mentor, monitor, and motivate students while developing their own technological growth and professional learning. Budget Amount $223,800

Objective 2.1 Provide professional development to ensure that educators are prepared to offer an integrated curriculum using up-to-date methods and equipment. (LRPT EP 1, EP 2, EP 3, EP 8)


2.1.1. Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation and enrichment TEKS through multiple delivery methods, including library resources. LRPT EP 1


Special Prog Coord, Instructional Techs

Participation records, lesson plans

2.1.2. Provide professional development for centralizing lesson plan development and access to model lessons. LRPT EP 1

Summer 2009 Curriculum Dir,



2.1.3. Provide professional development for identifying and implementing resources to provide interventions for special programs. LRPT EP 1




2.1.4. Provide professional development for personal safety in a digital world and the Acceptable Use Policy. LRPT EP 1




2.1.5. Provide professional development for Technology Applications courses as identified in SBEC Technology Applications standards VI - XI. LRPT EP 2




2.1.6. Provide professional development for teachers in developing classroom websites and online resources. LRPT EP 1



Websites and online resources available to parents

2.1.7. Provide professional development for technology staff to ensure they have advanced skills necessary to offer support to staff members and improve/maintain the technology and telecommunications infrastructure. LRPT EP 1

Ongoing Technology Dir Participation records, admin observation

2.1.8. Provide appropriate professional development in a timely manner for personnel new to the district and investigate creating a technology mentoring program. LRPT EP 1



Participation records, meeting agenda/minutes

2.1.9. Provide training on the use of electronic and diagnostic tools and information to support sound, data-driven decision-making (e.g., TPRI, STEEP, STAR Reading and Math, online assessment practice, WEbccat, AEIS-IT, INOVA). LRPT EP 3

Ongoing Technology Team Participation records


2.1.10. Provide appropriate training for administrators, educators, instructional aides, and office personnel to use district software effectively. LRPT EP 3

Ongoing Technology Team Participation records

2.1.11. Utilize innovative strategies for the 24/7 delivery of on-demand, ongoing professional development through the use of technology, including online and other distance learning and digital content services to meet the diverse and personal learning needs of all educators. LRPT EP 8



Participation records, educator feedback

2.1.12. Investigate the purchase and implementation of an on-line system for tracking staff development including recommended programs of study, session/course registration, provider tools, participant transcripts and certificates, and reports for campus/district administration. LRPT EP 8



Meeting agenda/minutes, presentation to admin team


Objective 2.2 Provide professional development to ensure that educators meet state proficiency standards and encourage

advanced studies for professional growth and training peers. (LRPT EP 4, EP 6, EP7, EP 9)


2.2.1. Develop strategies for all educators, including campus administrators and librarians, to master the Technology Applications Educator Standards I-V as access to technology and professional development becomes available. LRPT EP 4



Procedures in place, participation records

2.2.2. Document progress of teachers towards mastery of Technology Applications Educator Standards I-V using the Texas STaR Chart and other methods determined by the technology committee. LRPT EP 5

Ongoing Instructional Techs Results documented and shared with administrators

2.2.3. Encourage participation in statewide, technology professional development opportunities (e.g., TCEA conferences and workshops). LRPT EP 6



Budgeting, participation records

2.2.4. Encourage educator participation in the Master Technology Teacher program and investigate incentives for educator participation. LRPT EP 7



Participation records, incentives in place

2.2.5. Provide specialized training for instructional technologists to support educator professional development, assistance with integration, and all aspects of instructional technology. LRPT EP 9



Participation records, feedback


Goal 3. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support All education leaders create and secure adequate support to

maximize learning, optimize teaching, and facilitate effective operations.Budget Amount $225,000

Objective 3.1 Promote a comprehensive planning process to ensure technology plans include clear goals, realistic strategies, and critical components such as compliance with state and federal regulations, needs assessment, budget and evaluation. (LRPT LS 1, LS 2, LS 3, LS 4, LS 5, LS 7)


3.1.1. Incorporate ongoing technology planning in classroom, library, campus and district improvement plans. LRPT LS 1

Ongoing Admin Team Plan review

3.1.2. Include strategies and funds in improvement plans to improve security on all campuses (e.g., video surveillance, card key entry to schools, School Check-In, etc.). LRPT LS 1


3.1.3. Identify budget and secure funding to support technology identified in classroom, library, campus, and district planning efforts. LRPT LS 2

Ongoing Admin Team Financial records

3.1.4. Include professional development on the integration of technology in all classroom, library, campus, and district improvement plans and measure their effectiveness against assessment tools such as the STaR charts. LRPT LS 3


3.1.5. Include community input into the planning and support for the integration of technology into teaching and learning. LRPT LS 7

Ongoing Admin Team Participation records

3.1.6. Ensure a viable technology plan is written and approved prior to applying for the federal E-Rate discount program. LRPT LS 4

Ongoing Special Prog Coord, Technology Dir Approval certificate from TEA

3.1.7. Utilize the district technology plan to ensure technology resources promote student achievement in accordance with No Child Left Behind. LRPT LS 5



Plan evaluation using requirements


Objective 3.2 Implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the effective implementation of technology in the

classroom as well as the campus and the district. (LRPT LS 2, LS 9, LS 10)


3.2.1. Utilize a district Technology Team that meets regularly to plan, prioritize needs, implement new goals, and evaluate emerging technology tools and resources (e.g., required plans, disseminating assessment data, monitoring and reporting integration, crossing geographical and cultural boundaries, student email at school, handheld computers, etc.). LRPT LS 2

Ongoing Special Prog Coord, Technology Dir Meeting agenda/minutes

3.2.2. Evaluate current technology purchasing procedures, implement best practices to meet state guidelines and increase efficiencies, and establish a clear policy for evaluating, approving, implementing, and supporting all new technology initiatives. LRPT LS 2

Summer 2008 Special Prog Coord,

Technology Dir, Finance Dir

Policy in place and implemented

3.2.3. Evaluate current service request procedures and revise service level agreements with stakeholders which clearly define the process for submitting, prioritizing, and responding to service requests. LRPT LS 2

Complete Special Prog Coord, Technology Dir

Policy in place and implemented

3.2.4. Initiate and implement policies to expand parental and community access to school facilities, library resources, and non-secured data through technology. LRPT LS 9

Fall 2008 Admin Team Policy in place and implemented

3.2.5. Provide instructional technologists to support the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning in all classroom, school, and district operations to improve learning and teaching. LRPT LS 10



Staff assignments, payroll

3.2.6. Investigate providing instructional coaches and mentors to support the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning in all classroom, school, and district operations to improve learning and teaching. LRPT LS 10



Presentation to Admin Team

3.2.7. Investigate incorporating mastery of SBEC Technology Applications Standards into local educator appraisal systems. LRPT LS 12

Summer 2009 Curriculum Dir, Special Prog Coord Presentation to Admin Team

3.2.8. Evaluate and revise business continuity plans that ensure critical technology applications can be recovered in a timely manner including electronic student records, instructional materials, financial and personnel records and communication systems such as email and web pages. LRPT LS 14

Spring 2010 Technology Dir Revised plans in place and implemented


Objective 3.3 Support planning and budgeting on the campus and district level to expand learning opportunities and

resources to increase student achievement. (LRPT LS 2, LS 6, LS 8, LS 11, LS 13, LS 15)


3.3.1. Pursue alternate funding through grants and donations for technology from state, federal, and private agencies. LRPT LS 2

Ongoing Admin Team, Tech Team

Meeting agenda/minutes, financial records

3.3.2. Provide technology resources needed for efficient district operations including classrooms, cafeterias, libraries, students, transportation, maintenance, finance, and security/surveillance (e.g., Special Education Manager, Transfinder, Meal Time, Office software, School Check-In, and software for Teaching and Learning goals). LRPT LS 2

Ongoing Admin Team Inventory of hardware,

software, and electronic services

3.3.3. Allocate at least 30 percent of technology allotment budget for professional development. LRPT LS 6



Financial records

3.3.4. Coordinate the use of electronic data in district planning to support research-based decision-making focused on student success. LRPT LS 8



Meeting agenda/minutes, review data

3.3.5. Provide parents secure electronic access to student information (e.g., Skyward modules, including a live grade book). LRPT LS 11



Parent participation

3.3.6. Participate in collaboration with representatives from PreK-12, higher education, parents, businesses and community to share resources and services. LRPT LS 13



Meeting agenda/minutes

3.3.7. Budget for, offer, and support expanded curriculum and instructional opportunities to students via online and other distance learning including two fully-equipped distance learning labs, one for teachers and one for staff, and portable units available for check-out on each campus. LRPT LS 15

Spring 2009 Curriculum Dir,


Inventory of hardware, software, and electronic services; lesson plans, participation records


Goal 4. Infrastructure A high-standard infrastructure, equitable among all district facilities, that supports all students,

educators, and education leaders by enabling high quality access to learning, communications, and management systems any time and any where. Budget Amount $1,197,435

Objective 4.1 Provide appropriate hardware and software to facilitate smooth district operations for all stakeholders. (LRPT I 1, I 4, I5, I6, I 8, I 9)


4.1.1. Design, install and maintain a technology and telecommunications infrastructure for communications and services that ensures reliable, speedy, and equitable access through 1GB fiber links. LRPT I 1

Complete Technology Dir Inventory of hardware,


4.1.2. Maintain and expand the private branch exchange, voice-over IP phone system to all campuses. LRPT I 1

Spring 2010 Technology Dir Inventory of hardware,


4.1.3. Maintain effective radio systems for inter- and intra- campus communication and emergency response communication between first responders, telecommunication providers, and district personnel. LRPT I 1

Ongoing Technology Dir Inventory of hardware,


4.1.4. Maintain and expand delivery of closed-circuit television throughout the district (e.g. televisions in each classroom, staff and student-produced announcements/programs, scrolling messages, etc.). LRPT I 1

2010 Technology Dir, Principals


4.1.5. Strive to achieve and maintain a personal computing device ratio of 1:1 for both students and professional educators, one projector in each classroom, and enough peripherals for effective and efficient classroom use. LRPT I 4

Ongoing Technology Dir, Principals


4.1.6. Provide on-demand access to appropriately configured technology for all students and staff, including those with disabilities, in libraries, school offices, and other work areas. LRPT I 5



4.1.7. Strive to participate in the high-speed, high-capacity statewide telecommunications network. LRPT I 6

2010 Technology Dir Contract review

4.1.8. Provide and maintain an infrastructure for communications with parents and community members, including year-round access to school news, educational resources, data and personnel (e.g., School Span modules, Skyward modules, etc.). LRPT I 8

Ongoing Technology Dir Inventory of hardware,



4.1.9. Provide access to digital instructional tools that meet interoperability and data accessibility standards for instruction and create the standards for purchase of these items (e.g., software, printers, digital cameras, projectors, hand-held computers, etc.). LRPT I 9


Standards in place and implemented


Objective 4.2 Provide an ever-evolving, efficient technology system to support all stakeholders. (LRPT I 1, I 2, I 3, I 7, I

8)


4.2.1. Develop plans to construct a technology center and centralize technology operations including consolidating servers into a server farm with a Storage Area Network. LRPT I 1

Spring 2009 Technology Dir Presentation to superintendent

4.2.2. Establish and maintain equipment redundancy, data backup processes, and maintenance agreements as necessary to provide maximum network reliability. LRPT 1

Ongoing Technology Dir Records of reliability

4.2.3. Implement a comprehensive system for tracking technology equipment inventory, work order submission and tracking, and software licensing. LRPT 1

Spring 2009 Technology Dir System in place and implemented

4.2.4. Develop innovative funding and collaboration strategies with both public and private sectors to ensure all students have equitable and anytime, anywhere access to broadband communications. LRPT I 2

Spring 2009 Technology Dir Strategies in place, financial records

4.2.5. Build community support for anytime, anywhere Internet access through collaborative planning, education, public information and other means. LRPT I 3

Fall 2009 Technology Dir,


Meeting agenda/minutes, participation records

4.2.6. Develop and maintain an obsolescence policy to ensure maximum efficiency and use of technology and infrastructure by all students and staff. LRPT I 7

Summer 2008 Technology Dir Policy in place and implemented

4.2.7. Establish and implement a method for the collection of parent email addresses in order to facilitate improved communication. LRPT I 8

Fall 2009 Technology Dir Method in place and implemented


Objective 4.3 Provide personnel to support infrastructure and curricular goals of the district. (LRPT I 1, I 8)


4.3.1. Employ appropriate personnel to support infrastructure goals, including but not limited to a technology director, a network administrator, and a number of technicians to support computers at a 1:250 ratio. LRPT I 1

Ongoing Technology Dir, Superintendent Employee records

4.3.2. Investigate the addition of an administrative assistant to the Technology Team to facilitate the organized and efficient operation of the technology department. LRPT I 1

Summer 2009 Technology Dir, Superintendent Employee records

4.3.3. Identify key personnel and processes for publishing/maintaining district and campus websites, and explore offering incentives. LRPT I 8

Ongoing Technology Dir,

Superintendent, Principals

Employee records


Part 4: Budget

Equipment Year 1 $32,500

$147,500 Year 2 $57,500

Year 3 $57,500

Maintenance Year 1 $16,500

$49,500 Year 2 $16,500

Year 3 $16,500

Miscellaneous (Personnel) Year 1 $506,500

$1,519,500 Year 2 $506,500

Year 3 $506,500

Staff Development Year 1 $78,800

$236,400 Year 2 $78,800

Year 3 $78,800

Supplies Year 1 $250,645

$692,335 Year 2 $220,845

Year 3 $220,845

Telecomm Year 1 $70,900

$212,700 Year 2 $70,900

Year 3 $70,900

Total Year 1 $955,845



3-Year Total $2,857,935

Title II Part D Funds SY 06-07 $1,151

Staff Development Percent 100%

Personnel Staff Development $44,000

Personnel Miscellaneous $449,000


Educator Prep Year 1 $74,600

$223,800 Year 2 $74,600

Year 3 $74,600

Infrastructure Year 1 $399,145

$1,197,435 Year 2 $399,145

Year 3 $399,145

Leadership, Support Year 1 $78,000

$225,000 Year 2 $73,500

Year 3 $73,500

Teaching, Learning Year 1 $404,100

$1,211,700 Year 2 $403,800

Year 3 $403,800




3-Year Total $2,857,935


Part 5: Evaluation

Evaluation Process Evaluation of the technology plan will be a systematic and ongoing process. The Technology Team is responsible for the ongoing evaluation of this plan, and the team will communicate with teachers and administrators regularly. The Technology Team, consisting of District technology staff members, meets weekly to discuss projects and needs. This provides an opportunity for campus staff to bring their concerns to the Technology Director and the Special Programs Coordinator. The Technology Director and Special Programs Coordinator also meet with the Administrative team weekly to express the concerns of staff members regarding technology to District and Campus administrators and to answer their questions. The Technology Director and the Special Programs Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the annual evaluation and update of the technology plan. The plan will be presented to the School Board annually.

Evaluation Method Technology evaluation will include a variety of methods to measure the expected results and success indicators for each goal. These methods include: • Ongoing discussion with teachers and administrators and record-keeping by the Instructional

Technologists • Surveys of the staff conducted twice yearly in regards to their use of technology in the classroom and

their staff development needs • Records of technology training monitored by sign-in sheets and teacher professional development

records • Integration of training into the classroom as measured by lesson plans, and number and type of

technology and distance learning projects • Monitoring and documentation of community access to technology resources and information on the

campuses and on the web site • Monitoring and documentation of community involvement • Yearly inventory of hardware and software • Support and maintenance of technology as documented by technical support records • Evaluation of the STaR Chart for each campus to measure progress