1. KISD TechnologyPlan and eRatePresented by:Greg Gopffarth

2. Topics to be covered An Overview of KIDS Technology Plan eRate What is it? 3. KISD Technology Plan First Developed in 2003 Last Updated 2009 4 Target Goal Areas Teaching and Learning Professional Development Administrative Infrastructure 4. KISD Technology Plan Teaching and Learning Easy access to core curriculum and resources Increase learning opportunities and access for allstudents Offer courses that provide instruction in 21st CenturySkills 5. KISD Technology Plan Professional Development Offer various training opportunities andsupport to improve technology proficiency Provide on-going training and support fordistrict initiatives Facilitate online learning, communities andmentoring Communicate researched-based instructionalstrategies that emphasize the use of technology 6. KISD Technology Plan Administrative Establish classroom technology standards Use of community as a resource in developing futuregoals Provide access to information for making data drivendecisions Provide a ten year projection for technologyacquisition and replacement 7. KISD Technology Plan Infrastructure Evaluate and purchase hardwareand software that supports districtgoals Expand existing wireless network Establish replacement cycle fornetwork servers and electronics Expand internet bandwidth to allowfor growth Develop and implement a district-wide disaster recovery solution 8. KISD Technology Plan Budget year 2009 Staff Development $629,000 Telecommunication and Internet Technology Plan Budge 2009Access $595,000 4% 0% 4% 3% Materials & Supplies $795,500 4% Staff Development Tele/Intenet Equipment $15,999,000Material/Supplies Equipment 85% Maintenance $772,000 Maintenance Mis Miscellaneous Expenses $5,000 Total $18,795,500 9. eRate What is it? A Program that provides discounts fortelecommunications and Internet access. Who Controls it? Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 10. eRate What will it do for Us? Supports our connectivity in 4 ways Telecommunications services Internet access Internal connections Basic maintenance of Internal connections How do we get it? Have a implemented Technology Plan Submit the Applications 11. Conclution District Technology Plan Developed to better server and meet all stakeholdersneeds Required for eRate eRate Assistance in funding telecommunications andinternet recourses. 12. To find out more about KIDS Technology Plan eRate Picture from slide 4 Picture from slide 6 Picture from slide 7 Beginning