DIBOLL ISD
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Plan Introduction
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Technology Planning Committee
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Executive Summary
The intent of the Diboll Independent School District Technology Plan is to cover all aspects for the use of technology for the next two years. Technology is constantly changing and the Goals and Objectives should reflect the desire for the district to manage change. The Board of Trustees remains committed to providing the financial needs to maintain an aggressive approach to meeting the technological needs for students and district personnel. During the course for each year for the Plan, budgetary changes will be driven by completion of a yearly Technology Needs Assessment.An essential ingredient for the District Plan to be the driving force to enhance productivity and efficiency will be training. Students and district personnel, through continual training, will understand how to apply technological uses creatively. By providing an on-going training program in the use of technological tools, our Plan remains a useable document where students and district personnel gain benefits. Training will require observation to enhance practical applications for the use of technology on a day-by-day basis.
Needs Assessment
Assessment Process:The Assessment Process includes a three-pronged approach to determine Diboll ISD technology needs. A vital part of the first approach is active involvement at the campus level. Teachers and campus principals conduct an assessment needs throughout the year and finalize a needs list that is discussed at the district level by the District Technology Committee. The District Technology Committee becomes the second level for consideration of needs with a prioritized list developed using the District Technology Plan as the guide to meet needs. Financial review becomes a final step for the three-pronged approach.
As the budget process moves into the last month before submittal to the Board of Trustees for approval, all prioritized needs receive a final review. The District Technology Plan may be revised at this stage to coincide with needs vs. expenditures to address pressing needs.
Existing Conditions:
The entire core infrastructure for the Diboll
ISD Instructional Electronic Network of 842 computers, printers, and devices, is
in-place and fully implemented. The network consists of 4 multi-segmented 1000Mb
Ethernet fiber backbone LAN'S, one on each campus, connected by a 1000Mb Metro
Ethernet fiber backbone. Category 5 wiring is used for all LAN drops with
1000Mbs-managed switches at each segment. Fiber is used for all WAN lines with
1000Mbs switches connectivity at the interfaces. TCP/IP protocol is routed
across the WAN using public IP subnets. There are six Microsoft Windows 2000
Servers, one NT 4.0 server and seven Netware 6.0 servers.
For Internet
access, the district has a T2 Internet connection through the local Internet
Service Provider used for the Internet and for the business software using CISCO
System VPN Client. with a Microsoft Windows 2000 Server for the DNS server and
Novell Border Manager proxy server and firewall. There is a secondary T1
Internet connection ESCONET (or Esc7net) that is also used to connect the
Distance Learning Lab to other school districts. The secondary internet
connection interfaces to the WAN by a Cisco 2801 router. The firewall is
programmed into the router to prevent any outside access to the internal network
plus a firewall through our ISP, ESCONET (or Esc7net). During the 2005 – 2006
school year the Novell Border Manager firewall will be replaced with a CISCO Pix
firewall to continue to improve the security of the network.
Network
virus-scanning software is loaded on each server and workstations. Approximately
800 IBM compatible computer student workstations access the Internet and
intranet. Teacher and administrator IBM compatible computer workstations amount
to 250 district-wide. The connection is made available across the entire WAN.
DISD also has an Intranet, which resides on a Novell server. The purpose for the
internal intranet is to promote an on-campus community, distribute information
among administration, teachers, students and groups, and as a teaching tool. We
are hosting a website on the Internet. This site will be used as a point of
contact to the local community as well as other schools and the world as a
whole. Major applications include a district-wide gradebook/attendance.
Technology Needs:
Replacing student workstation computers
throughout
Add servers for new curriculum program
Server upgrades
Replacing/upgrading computer labs on each campus – add a new lab at high
school
building 3 wing and adding technology and computers – primary,
elementary and Jr High and High school (Classrooms and science labs)
Placing
data projectors in classroom at High School and Jr. High (mounted in the
Ceiling) – this will be done over a two –three year , based on funding place
ceiling mounted projectors in all the high school, jr high, and elementary
science labs
Placing two to four projectors in each grade level at primary
and elementary
building Auditorium at Elementary – will equip with network
and multi media devices
ESL and Bilingual – add computers and data
projectors in each class
Provide Alpha Keyboards – Jr high
adding laser
printers at Elementary
Palm Pilots for TPRI at Elementary
Adding
headphones for all computers
Adding programs English in a Flash and Spanish
in a Flash
Networking the copy Machine
Add laser Printers at Jr. High in
convent places for teachers to shares
Compass software for student data
disaggregation
Reading software at high school – reading improvement
Bilingual reading resources at primary and elementary
To date,
Diboll ISD is aggressively upgrading every computer utilized as student and
teacher workstations. Diboll ISD is receiving financial assistance through the
Texas Education Agency Qualified Zone Academy Bond program. In the application
for the QZAB funds, a 10% in-kind donation had to be in place as a portion of
matching funds as required in the program application Diboll ISD is receiving a
new Qualified Zone Academy Bond program in the estimated amount of
$2,000,000.00. Approximately $600,000.00 will be used for technology. . With
this money the district has replaced teacher computers, is installing data
projectors, and upgrading science lab equipment. Software issues are addressed
at the campus level with needs driven by data analysis. The exclusive funds will
help pay for prioritized software needs for campus use.
Diboll ISD will
receive a local foundation grant to allow the new building of three wings, one
on primary, Elementary, and Jr. High. This grant will allow for the purchase and
installation of network, hardware, and software to be placed in these
facilities.
Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
| GOAL 1: Promote and enhance education through technology in the classroom. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.1.1: | : Teachers ateach grade level will require one (1)
multimedia product per semester per student.
Comments: Assessment of progress will take place at the campus level. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS03, AS06, EP13, I01, I10, TL02, TL06 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
Sept. 2006 - May 2008 | Curriculum Director, Principals, Lead Teachers | Lesson Plans, Student projects and portfolios | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.2.1: | The campus staff will review and recommend for purchase new
software for use in increasing TAKS skills.
Comments: Building principals will work with campus technology liasons and campus librarian to monitor the process. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, EP04, I01, I13, I14, TL07, TL08, TL09 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Principals, Teachers, Campus Technology liaisons, Librarians | Library Software inventory | ||||
| 1.2.2: | Technology purchases will be based upon teacher request
following evaluation by principal and campus technology committees.
Comments: Emphasis should be given to the importance for campus planning with key evaluation components to assess delivery and use of purchases to enhance use of technology. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, EP04, I08, TL01 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - 2008 | Principals, Campus Budget Committees, Chief Financial Officer | Evaluating DISD budget records for 2005-2006, evaluation forms, review committee notes and sign in sheets | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.3.1: | All individual/department requests must be accompanied by a
justification statement as to how software/hardware will enhance student
performance.
Comments: Budget Planning is an on-going process where components for the budget receive continual review. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, EP03, EP07, I03, I12, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Principals, Campus Budget Committees, Chief Financial Officer, Curriculum Director, Superintendent | Department requrests, Justification statement, PO's for software | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 1.4.1: | Diboll ISD will continue to contract with the Stubblefield
Learning Center to assist with dropout recovery.
Comments: Students dropping out or considered to be a potential dropout must have every opportunity to receive a high school education. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, AS05, EP13, EP14, I15, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
The Stubblefield Learning Center is open year round with a
brief summer break with Diboll ISD contracting for services on a yearly
basis. |
Diboll High School Principal, Diboll High School Counselor, Diboll High School Assistant Principal, Director for the Stubblefield Learning Center | Maintaining a dropout rate at or below 2% as evidenced by information released through the state AEIS report. | ||||
| 1.4.2: | ISD will continue to support opportunities for adults to
receive a GED through an adult literacy program.
Comments: Adults receiving GED's receive media attention when diplomas are presented. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS06, AS08, EP08, EP10, I11, I12, TL03, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Director for Even Start Program, Teachers and Teacher Aides working for the Even Start Program | Through continual financial support and renewal for the Even Start Program Grant, adults will continue to receive GED certification. | ||||
| 1.4.3: | Diboll ISD will continue to contract with Stubblefield
Learning Center in Lufkin, TX to assist with dropout recovery by allowing
students to earn credit to receive a diploma from Diboll High School.
Comments: Students dropping out or at-risk of dropping out must be provided everyopportuniuty to receive a high school diploma. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05, EP14, I15, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
Stubblefield Learning Center operates year round with a brief summer break. Diboll ISD contracts for services on a yearly basis. | Diboll High School Prtincipal, Diboll High School Counselor, Diboll High School Assistant Principal, Director of Stubblefield Leartning Center. | Maintaining a dropout rate at or below 2% as evidenced by the yearly AEIS report. | ||||
| GOAL 2: Every student attending classes at Diboll ISD will be proficient in the use and applications of current technology. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.1.1: | Each Diboll ISD Junior High and High School student will
produce at least one computer-based project using both local resources and
the Internet.
Comments: Language Arts Teachers will receive appropriate staff development training to ehance student success in development of computer-based projects. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP08, I07, I10, TL09 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
September 2006 - May 2008 | Curriculum Director, Principals, Junior High and High School Language Arts Teachers. | Reviewing Teacher Lesson Plans and building principal observations. | ||||
| 2.1.2: | Junior High School will teach Keyboarding to proficiency
for all students by the time they leave eighth grade.
Comments: This strategy evolves around the curriculum vertical alignment process for complete implementation. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP02, EP04, I01, I07, TL07, TL10 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Curriculum Director, Primary, Elementary, and Junior High Principals as well as Primary, Elementary, and Junior High teachers. | Lesson Plans, Principal Observations, and timed exercises. | ||||
| 2.1.3: | All Junior High and High School students will produce
projects using the Internet and other technologies and media in various
classes; i.e. history, science, math, language arts, etc.
Comments: Hands on application become the key focus for student participation in assigned activities within the structure for the classroom. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, AS03, AS04, AS06, AS07, AS08, EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08, EP09, EP10, EP11, EP12, EP13, EP14, I01, I02, I03, I04, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10, I11, I12, I13, I14, I15, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL04, TL05, TL06, TL07, TL08, TL09, TL10, TL11, TL12, TL13, TL14, TL15, TL16, TL17, TL18, TL19, TL20, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2005 - May 2006 | Curriculum Director, Principals, Junior High and High School teachers | Lesson Plans, Principal Observations, PDAS | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 2.2.1: | At the end of each school year, every Diboll ISD student in
grades six (6) through twelve (12) will complete the annual Student
Technology Survey to determine the student's perceptions of the
effectiveness and frequency of technology used in their classroom.
Comments: Survey statistics will be compiled to assess needs and or improvements. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, AS02, EP07, I08, TL11 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
May 2006 - May 2008 | Curriculum Director, District Technology Committee, and Principals | Student Survey and Summaries | ||||
| 2.2.2: | 10% of student computers will be installed/replaced
annually to maintain current applications and Internet access.
Comments: Allocating funds from grants applied for will become the driving force for completing intent for this strategy. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP06, EP07, I14, TL18 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Diboll ISD Technology Committee, Principals, Campus Technology Committees, District Technology Support Staff | Purchase Orders, Campus Plans, District Improvement Plan, District Technology Plan, Budget Review for technology expenditures | ||||
| GOAL 3: Enhance teacher/staff effectiveness through the use of technology. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 3.1.1: | All teachers will develop and use technology integration
activities correlated to the Technology Application TEKS, core content, or
enrichment courses at least once a week.
Comments: Delivery of instruction in the classroom plays a vital role in determining what actually is taking place in district classroom settings. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, EP04, I01, TL01 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Curriculum Director, Principals, | Building principals will review lesson plans, complete classroom observations, and will reflect this information on PDAS. | ||||
| 3.1.2: | Diboll ISD will maintain a web page which will be utilized
by teachers, other DISD staff members, parents and community members to
better communicate school and student information.
Comments: A web page becomes a vital media link to our community. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05, AS08, EP14, I15, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Technology Staff, Computer / Technology Consultant firm. | Communication records will be reviewed (hits) and use of parent and community comments. | ||||
| 3.1.3: | Diboll ISD will provide data projectors and other equipment
necessary for teachers to integrate the equipment into teaching and
learning.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, EP01, I14, TL08 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
July 2005 - December 2008 | Director of Curriculum, District Technology Coordinator, Principals | Installed Devices, Staff Development schedule, sign in sheets, lesson plans, PDAS | ||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 3.2.1: | Diboll ISD will provide technology training for each new
Diboll ISD employee.
Comments: Staff Development days are placed on yearly calendars and finalized by the District Calendar Planning Committee for recommendation to the Board of Trustees for approval normally at the March Board meeting for each year. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, EP03, I01, I08, TL05, TL08 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Curriculum Director, Principals, Diboll ISD Technology Committee | Staff Development accountability forms, sign in sheets, workshops scheduled | ||||
| 3.2.2: | Diboll ISD will construct an organized framework for
technology training. The training program will continue to implement
proficiency standards for all staff to meet the SBEC New Teacher
Technology Standards…
Comments: With the recent movement of our Technology Support Department for the district, the building occupied will have sufficient training stations plus use of available labs. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP03, I07, TL01 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Curriculum Director, Principals, Technology Committee | Campus Staff Training Plans | ||||
| 3.2.3: | Diboll ISD will provide adequate technology support
personnel for staff development.
Comments: Staff development is designed to enhance classroom instruction thus assisting with opportunities for students to achieve success. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, EP03, I13, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Curriculum Director, Principals | Training logs and evaluation forms, touble reports with time reported and time fixed | ||||
| 3.2.4: | Every Diboll ISD professional employee will demonstrate
adequate technology skills by modeling the use of technology in curriculum
and instruction.
Comments: Assists principals and administrative staff to determine the level of competency for each professional employee. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP03, EP04, I02, TL01, TL03 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 |
Curriculum Director, Principals, Diboll ISD Technology Committee | Completed Technology Individual Self Report and campus summary | ||||
| GOAL 4: Maintain up-to-date and functioning technology. | |||||||||
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| Strategies | State/Status: | Timeline: | Person(s) Responsible: | Evidence: | |||||
| 4.1.1: | The individual who initiates a request will be notified
within 24 hours that the issue has been reported via digital media (e-mail
and spreadsheet).
Comments: Down time does create problems and resolving issues in a timely manner will denote successful strategy is in place and working. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, I07, I15, TL10 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Technology District Coordinator, Technology Personnel, Technology Liaisons, Teachers, Paraprofessionals | Maintenance logs (spreadsheet, evaluaitons from principals | ||||
| 4.1.2: | A 72-hour turn around will be expected for all technology
problems unless parts must be ordered or out-of-district technical
assistance is needed.
Comments: Up-time is extremely important time to maintain continual use for technology related activities. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, EP13, I10, I14, TL02 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Diboll ISD District Technology Coordinator and Technology Assistants | Maintenance logs (spreadsheet) | ||||
| 4.1.3: | A district schedule will be developed to provide prescribed
preventive maintenance and evaluate hardware/software/infrastructure
effectiveness.
Comments: The purpose for implementing a district schedule is to develop an assessment instrument to determine district effectiveness. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03, EP13, I01, TL01 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | Diboll ISD District Technology Coordinator, DISD Technology Assistants (2), Building Principals, Campus Technology Committee, DISD District Technology Committee | Review maintenance logs, teacher/administration documentation, teacher response | ||||
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| 4.2.1: | Each campus technology committee will continue to send
representatives annually to appropriate conferences, workshops, and
conventions to stay abreast of the latest technology.
Comments: All available resources possible will be reviewed to enhance innovative technology improvements that will benefit DISD use of technology. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01, EP01, EP03, I14, TL04 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | District Technology Coordinator, Principals, Campus Technology Committees | Minutes of Campus Technology Meetings, DISD travel records, budget review, purchase orders | ||||
| 4.2.2: | Each campus will assess and make recommendations as to the
need for updating software.
Comments: This strategy will entail a yearly review to assess needs with recorded discussions at the campus and district level used to enhance recommended needs. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS07, AS08, EP03, I14, TL08, TL10 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | District Technology Coordinator, Principals, Campus Technology Committees, Teachers, Librarians | Software Inventories district-wide | ||||
| 4.2.3: | As computer hardware and multimedia equipment is
purchased/replaced, standardization of equipment will be a priority.
(Identified best practice so parts can be interchangeable.)
Comments: This strategy will be implemented as a cost saving action. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS07, AS08, EP08, EP13, I14, TL19 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | District Technology Coordinator, District Technology Assistants, Principals, Librarians | Purchase Orders, Technology Inventory (completed each year), review expenditures for each campus technology budget | ||||
| 4.2.4: | Diboll ISD will provide Internet services to each classroom
and lab, including both teacher and student workstations.
Comments: Internet use is an integral part for students to research topics and to allow for development of technology media. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, EP04, I14, I15, TL02 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
August 2006 - May 2008 | District Technology Coordinator, District Technology Assistants, Principals, Teachers, Campus and District Technology Committees | Service Logs, Purchase Orders, DISD Regular Budget, Survey for Technology Use | ||||
| 4.2.5: | As Diboll ISD adds new facilities, the district will equip
each building with the necessary network infrastructure and computer
hardware to connect to the existing district network to meet all state and
federal rules for technology integration into technology.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, EP13, I13, I14, I15, TL10 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
July 2006 - June 2008 | District Business Manager, District Technology Coordinator, Superintendent | Infrastructure and computer hardware installed in new facilities, purchase orders, vendor invoices | ||||
| GOAL 5: Diboll ISD will communicate with community, parents, and students through various uses of technology. | |||||||||
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| 5.1.1: | Diboll ISD will continue to contract with a vendor to
design and update the design of the district web site.
Comments: It is the districts goal to become self supporting of the district web site. This will be a migration process. LEA LRPT Correlates: AS07, AS08, EP10, I13, I15, TL18 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
July 2006 - June 2008 | District Technology Director, District Curriculum Director, Principals | Dates the pages are updated, Vendor billings, E-mails and communications of updates being performed | ||||
| 5.1.2: | Diboll ISD will restructure the updating process of placing
informaiton on the campus and district web pages.
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05, EP10, I15, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
July 2006 - June 2008 | District Curriculum Director, District Technology Coordinator | Pages updated on a Monthly basis, Logs of updates. | ||||
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| 5.2.1: | Diboll ISD will continue to apply for e-rate discounts on
telephone, long distrance, pagers, cell phone service,internet, and
infrastructure costs
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, EP13, I12, I15, TL01 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
October 2006 - April 2008 | District Business Manager, District Technology Director, Superintendent | Applications for e-rate, Discounts awarded by SLD | ||||
| 5.2.2: | Diboll ISD will continue to seek other funds to enhance the
technology infrastructure at the school district. The district will use
all existing funds, such as Title II part D, Educational Technology
funding from the federal government, state grants, local grants, and any
other resources that my become available during the school year
LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08, EP13, I11, I12, I13, TL21 |
State: Original
Status: Planned |
July 2006 - June 2008 | District Curriculum Director, District Technology Director, District Business Manager | Applications submitted for award, moneies awarded | ||||
Budget
Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $17,447.00Method of application for formula funds: Local Application
Budget year 2006 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $62,600.00 | Title I (5,000.00), Title II-Part D (4,362.00), Local funds (37,328.00), state technology funds (12,910.00), CATE funds (2,000.00), Title III (1,000.00) |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $120,650.00 | Local budget funding (120,650.00) |
| Materials & Supplies | $17,250.00 | Title I (2,000), Title III - Part D (3,000.00), state tech funds, (10,000.00), Title II - part D (2,250.00) |
| Equipment | $500,000.00 | Various Grant (330,000), state tech funds (20,000.00), local funds (150,000) |
| Maintenance | $13,000.00 | Title V (2,000.00), Title I (5,000), Local funds (6,000.00) |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $259,700.00 | State Tech funds (8,728.00), Local funds (250,972.00) |
| Total | $973,200.00 | |
Budget year 2007 | ||
| Budget item | Cost | Funding Sources with amount per source |
| Staff Development | $62,600.00 | Title I (5,000.00), Title II - -Part D (4,362.00), local funds (37,328.00), state technology funds (12,910.00), CATE funds (2,000.00), Title III (1,000.00) |
| Telecommunications & Internet Access | $120,650.00 | Local budget funds (120,650) |
| Materials & Supplies | $17,250.00 | Title I (2,000.00), Title III - Part D (3,000.00), state technology funds (10,000.00), Tiotle II - Part D (2,250.00) |
| Equipment | $500,000.00 | Various grant funds (330,000.00), state technology funds (20,000.00), local funds (150,000.00) |
| Maintenance | $13,000.00 | Title V (2,000.00), Title I (5,000.00), local funds (6,000.00) |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $259,700.00 | State technology funds (8,728.00), local funds (250,972.00) |
| Total | $973,200.00 | |
Evaluation
Evaluation Process:An evaluation process is listed throughout the Diboll ISD Technology Plan. Each Goal with listed strategies has an evaluation statement. All district personnel having direct use of technology are incorporated into the evaluation process. A Student Survey completed each year for the one-year plans will provide excellent information that can be analyzed to determine extent of use of technology, how technology provides assistance in the classroom environment, and what technological tools are missing. The Student Survey will be processed in May for each year of the District Technology Plan. Curriculum will be aligned and reviewed for technology use every three months. Teachers will complete an Individual Technology Self-Report based on DISD Technology Competencies and other technology skills to determine additional instructional needs in May. Each week, building principals will review lesson plans to determine technology use as outlined in proper implementation in the District Technology Plan. A monthly review of the yearly budget will determine expenditures with careful analysis used as the key link to show progress in implementing use of technology throughout the district. Librarians maintain records showing computer-assisted use.
A yearly budget audit completed in October for each given year, will provide excellent opportunities to analyze district expenditures relating to technology.
The districts accountability Report Card (AEIS) will be carefully analyzed to determine every missing link to enhance student academic achievement. This vital review will help drive a needs assessment to determine additional use for technology to enhance student academic success.
Evaluation Method:
Diboll ISD personnel will receive on-going Staff
Development at the campus and district level to strengthen technology skills
that will enhance student academic achievement. Continual campus planning
involving all stakeholders will be the catalyst to implementing technology into
the curriculum. Technology use at each campus will be determined by student
academic progress built into accountability measures. Student's academic success
will be determined on a daily basis when classroom instruction is assessed by
feedback from students. Software programs used in both the classroom and
computer labs will provide instant feedback on student achieving academic
success.
Teachers trained in use of technology in the classroom use
application as a method for enhancing the instructional delivery process. By
meeting instructional needs determined both at the campus and district level,
teachers control the learning environment through proper use of technology. The
yearly district budget will contain funds for purchasing technology equipment,
software, and on-going maintenance to secure the ability for teachers to teach.
State and National accountability standards must receive constant
attention in determining whether or not Diboll ISD is enabling students to meet
challenging academic standards. Student performance on the state mandated TAKS
test, local developed test assessments, and meeting NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
standards become readily developed statistics to be used for on-going review.
The District Report Card (AEIS) assigned to Diboll ISD at the state level
becomes the driving force to determine how well students are meeting challenging
academic standards.
Every available form of revenue must be pursued to
enhance acquiring and deploying technologies and telecommunication services for
Diboll ISD. Our district has gone above and beyond what could be considered
normal procedures to find funding to implement technology and telecommunication
services.
Diboll ISD qualified for the Qualified Zone Academy Bond Program
and received 2 million dollars. Diboll ISD has received approximately 3 million
dollar grant from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation with over $400,000 dedicated to
upgrading technology equipment throughout the district. Just over $100,000 of
local funds has been expended within the past years to upgrade our district
networking system. The Jr. High received a 3 year, 350,000; for teaching and
learning.
For a district our size, three technology support staff have
been hired to manage and maintain Diboll ISD technology system at an expenditure
that exceeds $114,000.00. A building was acquired to house the technology
support staff. Computer stations have been implemented in the Tech Support
Building to provide on-going technology training for district personnel.
Telecommunication services have been funded or are being requested in
the district E-rate Application for the 2005-2006 school years. Pagers,
telephones, internet, long distance, cellular phones, and Region VII Internet
services are included in the application.
Acquiring and deploying
technology telecommunication services will be monitored through district
purchase orders, Diboll ISD budget records, and Technology Committee review at
the campus and district level.
Our District Technology Plan for
2005-2006 has timelines for implementation. These timelines will be implemented
if revenues are received. Diboll ISD has established a clear record for
exceeding expenditures beyond state and federal funding. Yearly budgets
established for technology become documents for reference purposes. All Title II
- D funds are dedicated to staff development and equipment purchases. State
technology allotments are completely dedicated to support technology upgrades
and maintenance support. By dedicating the mentioned revenues, timelines
continue to be a priority concern and will continue to be reviewed on a monthly,
quarterly, and yearly basis as detailed in our District Technology Plan.
Appendix
Attachment item A:District-Wide main website
Web site: http://www.dibollisd.com/
Attachment item B:
District-Wide website
Web site: http://www.dibollisd.org/
Attachment item C:
District-Wide website
Web site: http://www.dibollisd.net/
DIBOLL 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.