Technology Plan 2014-2017 · 2015-12-28 · instruction. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014 - June 2017 Responsibility Instructional Technology Training Coordinator

BRYAN ISD TECHNOLOGY PLAN 2014-2017

Bryan ISD Technology Plan 2014-2017 2

Table of Contents

General Information ................................................................................................................................ 3

Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................. 4

Needs Assessment ................................................................................................................................... 5

Goals, Objectives, Strategies .................................................................................................................... 7

Goal 1 ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Goal 2 ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Goal 3 ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Goal 4 ..................................................................................................................................... 22

Goal 5 ..................................................................................................................................... 27

Goal 6 ..................................................................................................................................... 31

Budget .................................................................................................................................................. 33

Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................. 35


General Information

District Data Total Student Enrollment 15,579 District Size 10,000 – 24,999 Percent Economically Disadvantaged 71.38% Number of Campuses 25 Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet

25

Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet 100% Computer/Student Ratio 3 students for every computer Computer/Teacher Ratio 1 teacher for every computer Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet 1152 Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet 100%

Technology Planning Committee Members • The Bryan ISD Strategic Planning Committee

o Developed by committees of more than 150 educators, community members and parents, the Bryan ISD Strategic Plan is a comprehensive document guiding the district in areas of curriculum, finance, facilities and community relations through the year 2017. The Bryan ISD Strategic Plan served to guide in the development of the district technology plan.

• Other Technology Planning Committee Members

o Ybarra, Barbara; Johnson, Julea; Lemons, Jennifer; Lee, Tiffany; Hauser, Bea; Shipley, Lydia; Greeno, Janis; Wenzel, Jana; Anderson, Sara; Kuhn, Troy; Campbell, Allen; Cross, Angie; Watkins, Geneva; Coleman, Mike; Arredondo, Delorie; Ramirez, Soila; Ritter, Paul; Vinson, Gerry; Abbott, Debbie; Turner, Catie; Jones, Sheila; McCord, Brandon; Ferguson, Jim; Wells, Angela; Crouse, Linda; Cerevantes, Enrique; Reagor, Steven; Adair, Wiley; Carter, Mikul; Zapalac, Charlie; Robertson, Bobby; Surovik, Walt; Dewald, Daryll; Carpenter, Glen; Henry, Kathy; Norris, Jerry; Seale, Becky; Kornegay, Jacob; Hernandez, John; Alexander, Beau; Spiller, Carol


Executive Summary Bryan ISD is required by state and federal law to have a technology plan that guides the district’s actions in providing technology resources to staff and students. The District Leadership and the Board of Trustees believe strongly that all plans should be in direct alignment with the district’s vision and mission. The district and community participated in a comprehensive strategic planning process in 2012. Developed by committees of more than 150 educators, community members and parents, the Bryan ISD Strategic Plan is a comprehensive document guiding the district in areas of curriculum, finance, facilities and community relations through the year 2017. The Bryan ISD Strategic Plan served to guide in the development of the district technology plan. District Vision: Children First, Always...The Bryan Way! District Mission: Bryan ISD will provide positive educational experiences that ensure high school

graduation and postsecondary success. Following a comprehensive needs assessment the following goals for the technology plan were developed:

Goal 1: Increase student achievement by leveraging 21st century resources and learning strategies.

Goal 2: Provide ongoing, job embedded technology professional development for all staff that improves individual effectiveness and job performance.

Goal 3: Maximize student and staff performance by providing access to quality data through the use of integrated technology systems.

Goal 4: Provide a secure and robust infrastructure that is dependable and allows for flexibility and growth.

Goal 5: Leverage technologies to promote communication and engage all stakeholders in the educational process.

Goal 6: Implement and monitor systemic processes to address and evaluate current conditions, future needs, and the maintenance of effective and efficient operations.

The ultimate outcome of the technology plan is to fully support the acquisition of the district’s mission to provide positive educational experiences that ensure high school graduation and postsecondary success for ALL students.


Needs Assessment Assessment Process Bryan ISD Technology Services conducts an annual assessment of equipment and services to evaluate current conditions and project campus and district needs. Following the review of the documents and information sources provided below, a three-year plan and budget was developed and aligned with the district’s mission.

• Comprehensive campus inventories including technology replacement cycles and projections • Campus consultation to review state of campus technology and instructional program needs • District-wide facilities assessment by an outside agency to determine building and campus

technology needs • Data Validation Monitoring (DVM) district reports • Bryan ISD Strategic Plan • Bryan ISD District Improvement Plan • Eduphoria! survey results and workshop credits • Library circulation data • Bryan ISD Technology Plan 2011-2014 • Bryan ISD Technology Services Disaster Recovery Plan • Campus and Teacher STaR Chart Data

Current Conditions • 500 Mbps Internet Connection • Wireless at all sites • VoIP telecommunications at all sites • Current student to computer ratio district wide is 3:1, utilizing computers that are 5 years old or

newer • Fiber connections to all campuses • Offsite disaster recovery for data • Security Cameras at all secondary campuses • Digital Projectors in all classrooms • Laptops for all teachers and the majority of district professional staff • Centralized Network Operating Center • Redundant Internet connection for disaster recovery • Separate SSID for the use of personal devices on the district network - My Instructional Technology

(MIT) • Cloud based communications system with a 10 year archive of district messages • Parent, staff, and community communication system for attendance, emergencies, and

announcements. • Parental online access to student grades and attendance • District and campus websites • Computer fleet management system • Generator in place at the Technology Service Center for disaster recovery • Comprehensive student information and financial management system • Virtual server farm with offsite data replication and backup • Campus State of Technology Reports

Identification of Needs • Increase student achievement and postsecondary readiness • Increase the utilization and effectiveness of district communication systems • Engage all stakeholders in the educational process


• Budget for infrastructure upgrades and an appropriate replacement cycle that is cost effective (ex. 10GB connection between all campuses)

• Job specific professional development series that are available face-to-face and on demand • Improve data integrity and oversight • Creation and publication of standard operating procedures • Continued development of the curriculum for Technology Application courses, Grade 6-12 • Full integration of the Technology Application TEKS grades K-5 • Maintain a student to computer ratio of 3:1 or better with machines are 5 years old or newer • Upgrade all campus and district wireless networks • Development of 21st Century Libraries • Provide adequate Internet bandwidth to support current users and future growth • Install telecommunications infrastructure for new campuses for internal and external access


Goals, Objectives, Strategies Goals Goals are an indication of a large scope that includes increasing student achievement through the use of technology. Include expectations for student and teacher use of technologies, correlated to the curriculum Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) that address the four areas of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology (LRPT), 2006-2020:

1. Teaching and Learning

2. Educator Preparation and Development

3. Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

4. Infrastructure for Technology

Objectives Objectives are specific, measurable statements of what is to be accomplished to meet the goals by the end of the plan. Objectives must be correlated to NCLB and E-Rate. A budget amount must be allocated for each objective and correlated to one of the four Long-Range Plan for Technology categories:

• Teaching and Learning

• Educator Preparation and Development

• Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support

• Infrastructure for Technology

Strategies Strategies are the specific activities that will be conducted to achieve the objectives. All strategies must include a strategy statement, person responsible, timeline for completion, and evidence that will be used to measure success. Strategies must be correlated to the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology (LRPT), 2006-2020 recommendations.


Goal 1

Goal 1: Increase student achievement by leveraging 21st century resources and learning strategies.

Objective 1.1 All students will meet or exceed the Technology Applications TEKS for their

grade level. Budget for this Objective $383,856 LRPT Category Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 02

Strategy 1.1.1 Each comprehensive high school will offer four Technology Application courses.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology Evidence Four Technology Applications courses being offered annually at each high

school campus. Comments LRPT Correlates I09, LAS02, TL02, TL03

Strategy 1.1.2 Research and explore the possibility of creating Technology Application Benchmark assessments for appropriate grade levels.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology Evidence Technology Benchmarks created and in use by Technology Application

teachers. Comments LRPT Correlates TL06

Strategy 1.1.3 Design and implement Cyber Safety Awareness Campaign for students and parents.

State Original Status Planned Timeline September 2014 Responsibility Instructional Technology Training Coordinator Evidence Cyber Safety Awareness Campaign published Comments LRPT Correlates TL14

Strategy 1.1.4 Create a plan, including a timeline, for implementing keyboarding into the elementary curriculum.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014 - June 2017


Responsibility Instructional Technology Training Coordinator Evidence Elementary students participation in keyboarding program. Comments LRPT Correlates TL01

Strategy 1.1.5 The Technology Integration Curriculum committee will vertically align the Technology Applications TEKS and annually revise the curriculum to support instruction.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014 - June 2017 Responsibility Instructional Technology Training Coordinator Evidence Technology Application TEKS vertically aligned Comments LRPT Correlates TL01, TL06

Objective 1.2 All content areas will integrate technology and 21st Century Skills into the

learning process. Budget for this Objective $85,500 LRPT Category Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 01, 04a, 08

Strategy 1.2.1 Technology Applications TEKS will be integrated into the core curriculum during the curriculum writing and revision process.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology, Instructional Technology Training

Coordinator Evidence TEKS listed and integrated into the core curriculum. Comments LRPT Correlates TL01, TL05

Strategy 1.2.2 Online instructional materials will be integrated into the core content curriculum.


Coordinator Evidence The district curriculum will include reference to the district’s online resources. Comments LRPT Correlates I05, I08, LAS10, LAS15, TL09, TL12, TL13

Strategy 1.2.3 Collaborate with district curriculum teams to implement technology integration lesson plans that are embedded into the district curriculum for all content areas.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017


Responsibility Executive Director of Technology, Instructional Technology Training Coordinator

Evidence Presence of technology integrated lessons in the district curriculum in all content areas.

Comments LRPT Correlates TL01, TL08

Strategy 1.2.4 Provide adaptive equipment and assistive devices for special needs students. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Special Education, Instructional Technology Training Coordinator Evidence Inventory of equipment for special needs classrooms. Comments LRPT Correlates I05, LAS10

Strategy 1.2.5 Technology will be used to provide tiered interventions for all students. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, Executive Director of

Technology Evidence List of tiered resources is systemized throughout the district and includes

technology that meet the individual learning needs of the student. Comments LRPT Correlates TL05, TL07

Objective 1.3 The district will provide students and parents anytime, anywhere access to

curriculum and content in a blended and/or online environment. Budget for this Objective $4,457,083 LRPT Category Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 03, 07

Strategy 1.3.1 Evaluate emerging technologies that will address students' instructional needs.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology Evidence Emerging technology evaluation documents Comments LRPT Correlates TL08

Strategy 1.3.2 Provide access for students to participate in online courses for credit. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology Evidence Student enrollment in on-line courses. Comments


LRPT Correlates I09, LAS15, TL13

Strategy 1.3.3 Provide a ceiling mounted projection system in every classroom to maximize instruction.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence Inventory of projectors that are ceiling mounted as compared to the number of

classrooms without ceiling mounted projectors. Comments LRPT Correlates I05, TL09

Strategy 1.3.4 Provide the tools and infrastructure needed to meet mastery of the TEKS in all content areas and grade levels.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence Audit of infrastructure inventory and technology tools. Comments LRPT Correlates TL03, TL04

Strategy 1.3.5 Identify high-quality, online instructional materials for core content areas. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Evidence Presence of online instructional materials for core content areas. Comments LRPT Correlates I09, LAS15

Strategy 1.3.6 Provide a portal with online instructional materials targeting greatest area of need that is accessible for students and parents 24/7.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014- December 2015 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology, Director of Technical Support Evidence Portal creation and launched to parents. Comments LRPT Correlates I09, TL09

Strategy 1.3.7 Maintain and support library technologies to support teaching and learning. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014 - June 2017 Responsibility Librarian Supervisor, Director of Technical Support Evidence Library technologies are up to date and meeting the needs of learners. Comments LRPT Correlates TL10, TL11


Strategy 1.3.8 Develop, implement, and maintain a plan that provides for a replacement schedule of substandard equipment, as well as providing an appropriate personal technology device for students in grades 9-12 who are unable to bring their own.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014 - June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support, Technology Procurement Manager Evidence Inventory report with aging cycle. Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, TL08, TL10, TL16

Strategy 1.3.9 Maintain a management system that provides for the review, purchase, installation, upgrade, and inventory of district owned software.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014 - June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support, Technology Procurement Manager Evidence Existence of management system and reports generated regarding district

owned software. Comments LRPT Correlates I05, I09, TL03, TL10

Strategy 1.3.10 Implement a repository of audio, video, and other media that can be accessed online to supplement classroom instruction.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014 - June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support, Network Administrator Evidence Repository exists and be accessed online Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I05, I09, TL16


Goal 2 Goal 2: Provide ongoing, job embedded technology professional development for all

staff that improves individual effectiveness and job performance. Objective 2.1 Leverage technology to enhance professional practice and promote increased

productivity. Budget for this Objective $27,900 LRPT Category Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 12

Strategy 2.1.1 Encourage faculty and administration to participate in state and national educational technology organizations as well as training opportunities offered by these organizations.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology, Director of Professional Development Evidence Participation in organizations Comments LRPT Correlates EP06, LAS03

Strategy 2.1.2 Provide access to online training to facilitate a personalized plan for growth and development.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Network Administrator Evidence Availability of online training Comments LRPT Correlates EP08, LAS03

Strategy 2.1.3 Prioritize technology professional development based on the analysis of data from classroom observations, STaR chart results, and surveys.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Professional Development, Instructional Technology Training

Coordinator Evidence Up-to-date professional development plan Comments LRPT Correlates EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP09, LAS03

Strategy 2.1.4 All teachers and campuses will complete the Texas STaR Chart assessment each year.



Responsibility Campus Principals Evidence Completed Texas STaR Chart assessment. Comments LRPT Correlates EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP09, LAS03

Objective 2.2 All staff will meet the requirements for technology proficiency based on job

descriptions and responsibilities. Budget for this Objective $246,040 LRPT Category Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates ER02 NCLB Correlates 04b

Strategy 2.2.1 Maintain and refine the new employee orientation training for technology resources.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Professional Development Evidence Up-to-date new employee orientation training Comments LRPT Correlates EP01

Strategy 2.2.2 Develop a technology professional development training series that is aligned to employee groups and responsibilities.


Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Administration

Evidence Training materials and agendas Comments LRPT Correlates LAS10

Strategy 2.2.3 Create and administer technology proficiency self-assessments that are aligned to job descriptions and SBEC standards.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology, Assistant Superintendent for Human

Resources and Administration Evidence Established technology proficiency standards Comments LRPT Correlates LAS03, LAS10, LAS12

Strategy 2.2.4 Provide technology training and support for new teachers. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Instructional Technology Training Coordinator Evidence Training materials and agendas


Comments LRPT Correlates EP01, EP03, LAS05

Objective 2.3 Support teachers and administrators to integrate Technology Application

TEKS in to all curriculum areas. Budget for this Objective $1,897,161 LRPT Category Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates ER02 NCLB Correlates 01, 04b

Strategy 2.3.1 Provide training and support for administration in recognizing best use of technology in the classroom.


Coordinator Evidence Training materials and agendas Comments LRPT Correlates EP04, LAS10

Strategy 2.3.2 Provide training and resources for teachers to address Internet safety and the district's acceptable use policy with the students.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Instructional Technology Training Coordinator Evidence Training materials and agendas Comments LRPT Correlates EP01, EP03, EP04, LAS06, TL14

Strategy 2.3.3 Provide professional development on teaching in an environment where students bring their own mobile computing devices.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Instruction Technology Training Coordinator Evidence Training materials and agendas Comments LRPT Correlates EP01

Strategy 2.3.4 Establish a pilot program to provide incentives for teachers meeting technology competencies and integrating technology into the curriculum.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology Evidence Incentive program in use Comments LRPT Correlates EP09, LAS03


Strategy 2.3.5 Provide ongoing staff development and support to the curriculum coordinators and instructional coaches focused on the integration of technology into the learning process.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum

and Instruction Evidence Increased use of technology in the learning process Comments LRPT Correlates EP01, EP04, EP07, EP09, LAS01, LAS03, LAS10, LAS12, LAS13

Strategy 2.3.6 Provide instructional support for teachers and students as they utilize the technology resources provided by the district.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Instructional Technology Training Coordinator Evidence Utilization of the technology resources provided by the district Comments LRPT Correlates LAS03, LAS06, LAS10, TL16

Strategy 2.3.7 Provide and support a personal computing device for teachers. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence A personal computing device for each teacher Comments LRPT Correlates EP08, I01, I04, I05, TL09, TL12, TL16

Strategy 2.3.8 Provide and maintain video conferencing systems to schools and central administration.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Network Administrator Evidence Utilization of video conferencing systems Comments LRPT Correlates EP08

Strategy 2.3.9 Provide access to the state-wide learning management system, Project Share.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility IMA Project Manager Evidence Project Share logins Comments LRPT Correlates LAS03


Strategy 2.3.10 Prepare the district's iSupport Team of teacher leaders to support the integration of technology at the campus level.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Instruction Technology Training Coordinator Evidence Regular meetings with iSupport team Comments LRPT Correlates LAS03, LAS06, LAS10


Goal 3 Goal 3: Maximize student and staff performance by providing access to quality data

through the use of integrated technology systems. Objective 3.1 Bryan ISD will maximize the utilization of systems and resources in such a

way that results in a positive impact on the district at all levels. Budget for this Objective $1,284,181 LRPT Category Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 12

Strategy 3.1.1 Research and implement online student enrollment at all levels. State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2016 Responsibility Director of Management Information Services, Systems Analyst for student

services Evidence Utilization of online student enrollment system Comments LRPT Correlates LAS11, TL15

Strategy 3.1.2 Review and implement modules of the student information system to support activities of the district.

State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2015 Responsibility Systems Analysts for student services Evidence Robust student information system Comments LRPT Correlates LAS08

Strategy 3.1.3 Research and implement position control management system. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Sr. Systems Analyst for business services Evidence Utilization of position control system Comments LRPT Correlates LAS08

Strategy 3.1.4 Review and implement modules of the financial management system to support activities of the district

State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2015 Responsibility Sr. Systems Analyst for business services Evidence Robust financial management system Comments


LRPT Correlates LAS08

Objective 3.2 Take active, ongoing steps that will result in increased data integrity across

Bryan ISD. Budget for this Objective $330,740 LRPT Category Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates ER01 ER02 NCLB Correlates 11

Strategy 3.2.1 Develop system to accurately monitor data elements related to state reporting and accountability.

State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2015 Responsibility Director of Management Information Services Evidence System in place for the monitoring of state reporting and accountability. Comments LRPT Correlates LAS02, LAS08

Strategy 3.2.2 Develop and implement 6 week check lists for enrollment and attendance processing.

State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014 Responsibility Data Integrity Specialist Evidence Availability of check list Comments LRPT Correlates LAS01, LAS02

Strategy 3.2.3 Increase training opportunities specific to state reporting. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Data Integrity Specialist Evidence Training agenda and materials Comments LRPT Correlates LAS02, LAS06

Strategy 3.2.4 Consistently monitor and provide coaching/intervention for campus and district decision making related to student information and audit findings.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Management Information Services, Data Integrity Specialist Evidence Audit findings Comments LRPT Correlates LAS08, LAS10

Strategy 3.2.5 Develop and implement guidelines for securing data. State Original


Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Management Information Services Evidence Available guidelines Comments LRPT Correlates EP03, I01, I05, I09, LAS11, LAS14, TL14

Objective 3.3 Increase the integration and expansion of administrative systems to improve

efficiency across the district. Budget for this Objective $53,167 LRPT Category Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 12

Strategy 3.3.1 Configure and implement attachment capabilities with the Student Information System and Financial Management System

State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2016 Responsibility Systems Analyst for student services, Sr. Systems Analyst for business

services Evidence Utilization of attachments Comments LRPT Correlates LAS01

Strategy 3.3.2 Research and implement paperless processing of new employees. State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2017 Responsibility Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Administration Evidence Existence of paperless process of new employees. Comments LRPT Correlates LAS09

Strategy 3.3.3 Research and implement a plan to digitize employee personnel files. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Human Resources & Administration Evidence Digital employee personal files Comments LRPT Correlates LAS08

Strategy 3.3.4 Research and develop a plan for implementing central student registration. State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2015 Responsibility Systems Analyst for student services, Director of Management Information

Services Evidence Documented plan for a centralized student registration system Comments


LRPT Correlates LAS09

Strategy 3.3.5 Research, develop, and implement an online curriculum management system. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and

Instruction Evidence Utilization of online curriculum management system Comments LRPT Correlates LAS01, LAS06

Objective 3.4 Provide training in the use of technology tools to examine data in order to

make sound data driven decisions. Budget for this Objective $250,194 LRPT Category Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates ER01 ER02 NCLB Correlates 11, 12

Strategy 3.4.1 Develop training on the use of TSDS dashboards for viewing data metrics for all levels of the district.

State Original Status Planned Timeline 2015-2017 Responsibility Director of Management Information Services Evidence Utilization of TSDS dashboards Comments LRPT Correlates EP03, I08, LAS01, LAS08, LAS11

Strategy 3.4.2 Research and implement software applications that enable stakeholders to easily review data and impact instruction.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Management Information Services, Data Integrity Specialist Evidence Utilization of software systems Comments LRPT Correlates I08, LAS08, TL07


Goal 4 Goal 4: Provide a secure and robust infrastructure that is dependable and allows for

flexibility and growth. Objective 4.1 Develop standard operating procedures for safeguarding mission critical

systems and data against loss due to disaster Budget for this Objective $587,154 LRPT Category Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 12

Strategy 4.1.1 Provide secure after hour remote access to technology resources, including on-line curriculum.

State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2015 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence Available hour access to technology resources, including on-line curriculum. Comments LRPT Correlates I03, I09, TL13, TL16

Strategy 4.1.2 Provide network reliability through redundancy and backup processes for networking infrastructure, mission critical systems, and data.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Network Administrator, Server Administrator Evidence Reliable backups and redundancy. Comments LRPT Correlates I01, LAS14

Strategy 4.1.3 Research and implement Maintenance & Operations alert and monitoring systems.

State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2015 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence Maintenance & Operations alert and monitoring system in use. Comments LRPT Correlates I01

Strategy 4.1.4 Provide network content filtering so that access to inappropriate websites will be minimized.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Internet Systems Analyst Evidence Up-to-date content filter.


Comments LRPT Correlates I05, TL14

Strategy 4.1.5 Provide measures to ensure all data is secure. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology, Director of Technical Support, Director of

Management Information Services Evidence Security measures in place Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I05, I07, I08, I09

Objective 4.2 Provide a modern and powerful physical network that supports the needs of

the district. Budget for this Objective $2,183,021 LRPT Category Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 12

Strategy 4.2.1 Maintain sufficient Internet access to accommodate the productivity of campus staff and availability of instructional resources.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Network Administrator Evidence Internet access availability Comments LRPT Correlates I05, I06, I08, I09, TL12

Strategy 4.2.2 Upgrade district wireless networking to improve coverage throughout the district and increase the support of "bring your own device".

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Network Administrator Evidence Increased wireless network coverage Comments LRPT Correlates I03, I04, I06, I09

Strategy 4.2.3 Utilize outside experts to analyze systems and make suggested improvements that will lead to increased efficiencies.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence Consultations with area experts. Comments LRPT Correlates I02


Strategy 4.2.4 Review and expand virtualization technologies as appropriate. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Server Administrator Evidence Increased virtualization of servers. Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I09, LAS14

Strategy 4.2.5 Maintain and update network equipment, monitoring tools, and software to ensure the technology needs of the district are met.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Network Administrator Evidence Up-to-date network infrastructure Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I05

Strategy 4.2.6 Monitor and update WAN and Internet connectivity using available services which also includes new technologies identified through an annual analysis of networking and infrastructure.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Network Administrator Evidence Availability of network Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I03, I05, I06, I08, TL09

Strategy 4.2.7 Install telecommunication-cabling infrastructure for new campuses for internal and external access (LAN & WAN).

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Network Administrator Evidence Cabling in place. Comments LRPT Correlates I01, LAS15

Objective 4.3 Provide an increasing level of quality technology service district wide. Budget for this Objective $1,406,581 LRPT Category Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 12

Strategy 4.3.1 Foster and develop a highly trained technical staff to support new technologies.



Responsibility Directory of Technical Support Evidence Highly trained staff Comments LRPT Correlates EP09, I01, LAS10

Strategy 4.3.2 Conduct regular research and review of new technologies and systems. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence Up-to-date technology systems Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I02, I04, I07

Strategy 4.3.3 Ensure help desk policies and procedures are reviewed annually to facilitate improvements that lead to maximized effectiveness and efficiency in supporting technology users.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence Up-to-date policies and procedures Comments LRPT Correlates I09, LAS02

Strategy 4.3.4 Research and implement an annual technology user survey to help determine the level of satisfaction with technology support services.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence Survey results Comments LRPT Correlates EP09, I05, LAS02

Strategy 4.3.5 Maintain a comprehensive inventory system for software, equipment, and licensing used in the district.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Systems Analyst for Procurement Evidence Up-to-date inventory system Comments LRPT Correlates LAS14

Strategy 4.3.6 Add a distance learning/audio-video specialist to serve at the district level. State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2015 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence Employee hired for position


Comments LRPT Correlates I01, LAS01, LAS15, TL12

Strategy 4.3.7 Annually evaluate technology purchasing guidelines to ensure best practices are followed in an effort to meet state requirements and increase effectiveness and efficiency.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director for Technical Support Evidence Up to date technology purchasing guidelines Comments LRPT Correlates I02, I07, LAS01

Strategy 4.3.8 Annually review minimum technology standards for hardware, software, and peripherals.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence Current technology standards utilized in procurement Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I04, I05, I09, LAS01, TL09, TL10

Objective 4.4 Support campus security efforts through technology support and utilization. Budget for this Objective $105,000 LRPT Category Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 06

Strategy 4.4.1 Maintain and update district security systems. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Network Administrator Evidence Fully functioning security system Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I05


Goal 5 Goal 5: Leverage technologies to promote communication and engage all stakeholders

in the educational process. Objective 5.1 Provide communication tools to all district employees. Budget for this Objective $1,215,520 LRPT Category Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 09

Strategy 5.1.1 Upgrade and replace obsolete telephone systems to implement VoIP technologies for increased services.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Network Administrator Evidence District communication via the telephone system. Comments LRPT Correlates I07, I08

Strategy 5.1.2 Upgrade and maintain email service for BISD staff and students in grades 6 - 12.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Internet Systems Analyst Evidence District communication via email. Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I08, TL16

Strategy 5.1.3 Provide long distance service for district telephone system. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support Evidence Utilization of the district telephone system. Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I05, I08, LAS04

Strategy 5.1.4 Support and maintain district IP based video distribution system. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Server Administrator Evidence Quality video distribution system utilized daily. Comments LRPT Correlates I08


Strategy 5.1.5 Maintain and upgrade as needed a district voice mail system with unified messaging to enhance communication with parents.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Technical Support and Network Administrator Evidence An up to date voice mail system Comments LRPT Correlates I08

Strategy 5.1.6 Annually train campus staff on the utilization of the automated calling system to communicate with parents in emergency situations.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Systems Analyst for Student Services Evidence Training agenda, materials, sign in sheet. Comments LRPT Correlates I08

Strategy 5.1.7 Implement text-messaging module of the automated calling system to communicate information to parents and staff.

State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014 Responsibility Director of Communication, Systems Analyst for Student Services Evidence Tracking reports of text messages sent. Comments LRPT Correlates I08

Strategy 5.1.8 Implement a plan to install a telephone in every classroom. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Network Administrator Evidence Inventory reflective of increased phones in classrooms. Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I08

Objective 5.2 Provide and expand access to systems that encourage parental involvement

and increase communication throughout the community. Budget for this Objective $471,865 LRPT Category Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 10

Strategy 5.2.1 Provide access to Internet safety training for parents. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Instructional Technology Training Coordinator


Evidence Training session agenda, materials, and sign-in sheets Comments LRPT Correlates TL14

Strategy 5.2.2 Maintain a robust district website State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Communications, Director of Technical Support Evidence Comments Current, relevant content and images on the District website LRPT Correlates I03, I05, I08, TL15

Strategy 5.2.3 Promote and expand the use of a robust, content filled district mobile app. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Communications Evidence Increased number of downloads of the District mobile app. Comments LRPT Correlates I03, I05, I08, LAS09, TL15

Strategy 5.2.4 Involve parents and community in the development of the district technology plan.

State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology Evidence Meeting agenda and sign in sheets. Comments LRPT Correlates I03, LAS05, LAS07, LAS13, TL15

Strategy 5.2.5 Increase use of the automated calling system to increase event and emergency communication to staff and parents.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Communications Evidence Increased number of calls to BISD staff and families evidenced on message

tracking reports. Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I08, LAS05, LAS09, LAS11, TL15

Strategy 5.2.6 Implement use of the eSchoolPLUS administrative mobile app State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014 Responsibility Systems Analyst, student services Evidence Increased downloads of the eSchoolPLUS administrative mobile app Comments LRPT Correlates I05, I09, LAS08


Strategy 5.2.7 Utilize social networking sites at the district and campus level to increase communication and involvement.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Communications Evidence Bryan ISD and campus social networking sites contain robust and helpful

content. Comments LRPT Correlates LAS13, TL15

Strategy 5.2.8 Teachers will maintain an instructional website for their courses. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Campus Teachers Evidence Teacher websites will be up to date with current information for the course. Comments LRPT Correlates I03, I05, I08, LAS06, LAS09, TL16

Strategy 5.2.9 Promote and expand the use of Home Access Center. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Director of Management Information Services Evidence An increased amount of Home Access Center accounts. Comments LRPT Correlates I08, LAS11, TL15

Strategy 5.2.10 Maintain accurate, up-to-date school websites. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Campus Principal Evidence School websites have current content. Comments LRPT Correlates I03, I05, I08, TL15, TL16


Goal 6 Goal 6: Implement and monitor systemic processes to address and evaluate current

conditions, future needs, and the maintenance of effective and efficient operations.

Objective 6.1 Communicate policies and expectations for the effective utilization of

technology. Budget for this Objective $0 LRPT Category Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 12

Strategy 6.1.1 Maintain an Acceptable Use Policy for staff and students that supports local Bryan ISD Board policy and the Children's Internet Protection Act.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology Evidence An up to date Acceptable Use Policy available for parents, students, and staff Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I02, I05, I09, TL14

Objective 6.2 Expand the use of internal procedures and documentation. Budget for this Objective $387,622 LRPT Category Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 12

Strategy 6.2.1 Develop and implement a standard of metrics that will be used to evaluate technology systems and processes.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology, Director of Technical Services, Director of

Management Information Systems Evidence Documentation of evaluation instruments Comments LRPT Correlates EP05, I01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS05, LAS08, LAS12

Strategy 6.2.2 Research, develop, and maintain a searchable repository for technology configurations, standards, and processes.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Sr. Systems Analyst, technical support services Evidence Database/software containing technology configurations, standards, and

processes. Comments


LRPT Correlates I01, LAS08

Strategy 6.2.3 Develop and implement a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that ensures business continuity across hardware, software, and data.

State Original Status Planned Timeline 2014-2015 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology, Director of Technical Services, Director of

Management Information Systems Evidence Documented disaster recovery plan and annual review of DR plan. Comments LRPT Correlates I01, I05, I06, I09, LAS14

Strategy 6.2.4 Executive Director of Technology, Director of Technical Services, Director of Management Information Systems.

State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Sr. Systems Analyst, technical support services Evidence Regular access, use, and reference to administrative regulations, policies,

and procedures. Comments LRPT Correlates I01, LAS08

Objective 6.3 Annually evaluate technology structure and staffing to maximize the

effectiveness of technology services. Budget for this Objective $0 LRPT Category Leadership, Administration and Support E-Rate Correlates ER01 NCLB Correlates 05 06

Strategy 6.3.1 Conduct an annual review of the district technology plan. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014-June 2017 Responsibility Executive Director of Technology Evidence Documented review of technology plan Comments LRPT Correlates I09, LAS02, LAS04, LAS07


Budget

Budget Detail for 2014 (Year 1)

Budget Item Cost

Staff Development $258,511

Telecommunications & Internet Access

$337,700

Materials & Supplies $309,552

Equipment $2,012,350

Maintenance $35,321

Miscellaneous Expenses $2,338,900

Total $5,292,334


Budget Item Cost



$337,700



Maintenance $31,821

Miscellaneous Expenses $2,127,567

Total $5,022,541


Budget Item Cost



$341,100



Maintenance $36,821

Miscellaneous Expenses $2,168406

Total $5,058,430


Summary of 3-year Budget by Objective & by TLRP Correlates

Allocations by Objective & the Texas Long Range Plan Cost % of Total Budget

Teaching & Learning

• Objective 1.1 • Objective 1.2 • Objective 1.3

$4,926,439.00

32%

Educator Preparation & Development


$2,171,101.00

14%

Leadership, Administration and Support

• Objective 3.1 • Objective 3.2 • Objective 3.3 • Objective 3.4 • Objective 4.3 • Objective 5.1 • Objective 5.2 • Objective 6.1 • Objective 6.2 • Objective 6.3

$5,400,590.00

35%

Infrastructure for Technology


$2,875,175.00

19%

Total $15,373,305


Evaluation Evaluation Process The evaluation will center on determining if the goals and objectives of the plan are being met and to what extent. Both quantitative and qualitative data will be gathered to provide information regarding implementation and impact of technology in Bryan ISD. The evaluation process should reveal the extent to which the goals and strategies in the plan have been implemented, the effectiveness of the strategies, and the impact of the strategies on the participants. Both formative and summative evaluations will be used. A District Technology Committee made up of school personnel will meet a minimum of two times per year. One of the functions of this committee is to review the Technology Plan and determine the level of implementation of the plan, to make suggestions, and to provide continuous formative evaluation. Evaluation Method & Instruments The following information and data sources will be used by the District Technology Committee to gather data and to assist in evaluating the level of implementation of the Technology Plan Goals:

• District Technology Committee • STaR Charts • Surveys randomly generated by HelpDesk and Workshop • Sign-in sheets and evaluations from training sessions • Performance Assessments • Campus Audits • Eduphoria Workshop Registration Forms • District Surveys • Student Performance Data • Technology Advisory Group • State of Technology Inventory Reports • Library Circulation Data • District ratings for Data Validation Monitoring • BISD Strategic Plan Implementation & Evaluation • Resource Utilization Reports

Documents

Technology Plan 2014-2017 · 2015-12-28 · instruction. State Original Status Planned Timeline July 2014 - June 2017 Responsibility Instructional Technology Training Coordinator