NEW HAVEN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Presentation ofFCMAT TECHNOLOGY STUDY

February 6, 2008

Presented by:Alex ChernissBrian HawkinsRoslynne Manansala-SmithJeffery Trader

New Haven Unified School District Overview

District serves about 13,200 students of Alameda County

District recently experienced rapid infusion of new technology & new attendant technology support requirements

District has about $17 million in bond measure funds for equipment replacement

District has several major technology initiatives that must be implemented over next 3 years

New Haven Unified School District Overview

The District’s Technology Department has motivated employees

The District needs to provide the department with leadership and a clear vision

(This vision must include goals, values, strategies, and increased communication)

First step the District has taken in providing this vision is entering into agreement with FCMAT for a technology study

New Haven Unified School District Overview

FCMAT study team came to District in October 2008.

FCMAT Team identified 47 findings and recommendations in the following categories: 1. Physical Security 2. Leadership & Communications 3. Policies 4. Network Security

Physical Security District’s main office data center will

remain locked at all times & blank warrants to be stored in district office vault

Minor construction in main office data center:*Installation of locked cabinet/cage for district office vault*Sealing of open air vents in ceiling of district office IDF

Dial-in access for Board members will provide internet access

New process for Board members to acquire information from internal administrative systems (student information system or financial system)

Leadership & CommunicationClear Vision for Technology

Department

• Establish a comprehensive Technology Plan

• Bring together all stakeholders for design and implementation of the plan.

• Set standards for equipment, security and usability.

• Staff training will be a priority.

Leadership & Communication

• Organizational charts will be developed, and staffing will be increased and adjusted according to the plan.

• Develop a replacement plan for equipment and software.

• Update job descriptions all technology positions

• Specific completion dates and duties will be part of the plan.

Policies

Personnel ControlsAUP’s/ConfidentialityPassword securityAccess proceduresPrinting

System ControlsBoot lockdownRead – writeDistrict wide

standards

Network Security

Train all technology staff on district’s network configuration and maintenance requirements

Increase flow of information through planned organization meetings

Complete technology hardware upgrade to include the purchase of new servers, switches, and cabling

Network SecurityComplete technology software

upgrade to include purchase of new firmware and software

Development and integration of technology support systems including test disaster recovery procedures, and logical and physical layout diagrams

Complete wireless upgrade and use of WiFi protected access points (WPA)

Technology Budget: 5 Year Plan2009- 2014

Category

2009-10

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

CertificatedPersonnelSalaries

270,398

307,512

284,739

321,606 268,201

ClassifiedPersonnelSalaries

799,689 826,878 850,031 872,132 896,551

EmployeeBenefits

277,065 286,485 294,507 302,164 310,625

Services and

Other Operating

94,240 94,240 94,240 94,240 94,240

Materials,Supplies 393,830 393,830 393,830 393,830 393,830

Capital Outlay

3,214,286

3,214,286

3,214,286

3,214,286 3,214,286

Indirect Costs

23,000 23,000 23,000 23,000 23,000