Garfield Public Schools

District Technology Plan

July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2010

Board of Education

Mr. Gerald Wich – President

Mr. Edward Puzio – Vice President

Mrs. Rosemarie Aloia

Mr. Salvatore Benanti

Dr. Kenneth Conte

Mr. Anthony Damato

Mr. Anthony De Marco

Mr. Heath Hicks

Ms. Lou Ann Visotcky

District Administration

Mr. Nicholas Perrapato Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Raymond Hryczyk Assistant Superintendent

Dr. Dennis Frohnapfel Assistant Superintendent for Admin and Finance

Mrs. Ali Bellenger Curriculum Supervisor

Mrs. Laura Dunning Technology Coordinator

Mr. Alan Cirello Supervisor of Special Services

Mr. John Czujko Director of Facilities

Mrs. Geri Ledford Supervisor ESL/BSIP

Building Administration

Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center

Mr. Frank D’Amico Principal

Mrs. Sally Bulger Assistant Principal

Mrs. Beatrix Mendez Early Childhood Supervisor

Elementary School Grades K-5

Washington Irving School #4 Mrs Diane Freed Principal

School # 4 Annex Ms.Kathy Adamczyk Principal

Woodrow Wilson School #5 Mrs. Doreen Velardi Principal

Abraham Lincoln School #6 Mr. Frank Passucci Principal

Roosevelt School #7 Mrs. Margarita Pennisi Principal

Columbus School #8 Mr. Peter DeFranco Principal

James Madison School #10 Mrs. Dora D’Amico Principal

Garfield Middle School Grades 6-8

Ms. Marilyn Martorano Principal

Mr. Alex Yoda Vice Principal

Garfield High School Grades 9-12

Mr. Douglas Petrie Principal

Mr. Gregory Kulig Vice Principal

Mrs. Rita Scuito Vice Principal

Technology Staff

Schools #4 and #4 Annex………………………Eleanor Popowich

School #5……………………………………….Cindy Kovalycsik

School #6……………………………………….Greg Pietricola

School #7……………………………………….Deborah Rigoglioso

School #8……………………………………….Dawn Tavitian

School #10……………………………………...Michael Gall Jr.

Middle School…………………………………..Tom Vestergard

High School……………………………………..James Dolci (Tech Coordinator)

II Garfield Public School District Mission Statement

The educational community of Garfield believes that the ultimate goal of each school is to provide intellectual experiences within the context of a multi-cultural setting. This environment will enable each student to achieve their maximum potential. Each school shall seek to assist every student in the development of social skills and moral attitudes needed to successfully meet the challenges of a complex, dynamic, and ever-changing world. Each school shall continue to cultivate an appreciation of cultural and aesthetic values so that each student can make choices indicative of a knowledgeable and contributing member of a democratic society. To fulfill this role, the district is committed to creating a flexible educational environment addressing the individualities and potentialities of each student. The staff will endeavor to complete the development of a thinking, tolerant person, well prepared to meet the challenges of school and the life they choose to encounter.

Educational Philosophy

The Garfield School District shall strive to offer the highest quality of education, designed to provide a level of excellence that will enable all students to realize their intellectual and personal goals. This process shall entail the search for truth and a respect for scholarship and learning. The district shall offer an environment that values cultural diversity and respects individual differences with no tolerance for bigotry. The district is committed to the development of a partnership in education; integrating the interests of students, parents, staff and community leaders. This educational process shall develop responsible young people who are capable of effective and meaningful career decisions.

Vision for Technology

• All students in the Garfield Public Schools will be provided opportunities to use various technologies to learn more effectively. Early in their educational careers, students will learn and be able to distinguish among the various ways of finding information to create new meanings and solutions in their lives.

• Educators in the Garfield School District will use various techniques to effectively infuse technology into all academic areas.

• All instructional areas in the Garfield School District will have electronic access to their school library, public and college libraries, and various other sources of information vital to learning.

• Distance Learning in the Garfield School District will provide students and staff the opportunity to exchange ideas within our community, natioo and globally.

III-A-1 Garfield School District Technology Infrastructure

Internal Network Connections (Local Area Network): Every School Building owned by the Garfield Board of Education has been wired with at least six network data drops per classroom and 1 video port with a return port for broadcasting over the Wide Area Network (WAN). Administrative offices have also been adequately wired. Each school building has a fast Ethernet switched Local Area Network(LAN). Internal wiring within each individual building is Category 5 and/or Category 6 cabling with a fiber optic connection between the building IDF and MDF areas.

External Connection (Wide Area Network): The District’s Wide Area Network (WAN) presently connects all Garfield Board of Education owned buildings through a Private Fiber Optic GIG-E Network to the district Technology center located in the high school. The district technology center hosts all district servers, DS3 Internet connection/Telephone PRIs internet filtering devices and the video portal. Leased and rented School buildings connect to the district technology center through a secure VPN over the internet.

Network Servers: The Garfield School district uses Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 server as its Network Operating Software. The Internet connection is filtered through St. Bernard’s IPRISM content filtering device and E-Mail is filtered through St. Bernard’s EPRISM content and spam filtering device. The District website is also hosted in the technology center as well as the Microsoft Exchange E-mail Server. The district telephone system is Nortel Network BCM 400. There is one BCM 400 located in every building all connecting back to 3 PRI’s Located in the High School.

Network Clients: There are currently an estimated 1600 network clients connecting through the Wide Area Network to the District Technology Center. We have multiple platforms running a variety of operating systems such as Windows 2000, XP Professional Mac OS X and OS 9.

Telephone System: Within the last year the Garfield School District invested in a new Nortel Digital Telephone system that utilized the bandwidth of the Wide Area Network. This system enables every classroom in the district the capability to dial 911 in the event of an emergency it also enables every teacher in the district to utilize voicemail as a form of communication with parents and students. Every school in the district is equipped with a Nortel B.C.M. 400 that communicates with the main system in the High School where the main PRIs are located. All handsets utilize the existing RJ45 jacks installed throughout the district. This system eliminates the need for expensive telephone services, all services are completed within the district.

	GHS	TJMS	#4	#4A	#5	#6	#7	#8	#10	ECLC	PK Annex
Computers
Gateway P3 - Win 98/2000	105	26	21	9	4	58	19	11
Gateway P4 - XP	92	43	43	14	62	45	40	55		108	2
Gateway P4 Laptops	23									2
Gateway P3 laptops		0							1
IBM P3 Laptop	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Apple EMAC OS X											20
Apple IMAC OS X		12									16
Projectors	12	2	1		1	1	1	1	1	1	0
Smartboards	4	1	1		1	1	1	1	1	0	0
Printers
Savin Print/copy/scan	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0
HP color lj3700N	1	1	1		1	1	1	1	1
HP LJ4300N		2								5
HP LJ 5SI	1
Misc. HP LJ	8	4	1	3	2	2	2	2	3	3	1
Misc. Desktop Ink Jets	25	16	13	6	15	18	16	17	8	2	4

Software The Garfield School District uses a multitude of different software titles. Most of the computers in the district run Microsoft Office and utilize Internet Explorer as their Internet Browser.

Educational Software

K-8

• Hyperstudio
• Kidspiration
• Inspiriation
• Mavis Beacon
• Sammy’s Science
• Millies Math
• Baileys Book
• Microsoft Office
• Claris Works for Kids
• Kid Pix
• Ocean Life
• Printshop
• Math Blaster
• Grammar Gremlins
• Pagemaker
• Media Clips
• Encarta Encyclopedia
• Grolier’s Encyclopedia
• Map Maker

9-12

• Microsoft Office
• Avid Cinema
• SAT Review
• Final Cut Pro
• Visual Studio
• Corel Draw
• Exterior Design 3D
• Home Designer
• Media Extreme
• Mini Cad
• Ocean Life
• Music Ace
• Web Explosion
• Technology Lab Modules, Praxton Patterson
• The Archives of History
• Addion Wesley Algebra and Geometry
• Geometers Sketchpad
• Glenco Multimedia Geometry
• Encarta Encyclopedia
• Grolier’s Encyclopedia
• Dissection Works
• Living Science Series
• Queue Biology review
• Queue North American Echosystems
• Quizdom Integrated Science Review
• AP History Review
• World Book
• Vietnam Remembered
• US history 1&2
• World War 1&2
• Perfect Copy (English Grammar)
• The American Revolution
• Cultural Contributions of Black American
• TI Graph Link
• MP Express
• Diehl Graphsoft

2. Technology equipment and networking

In order to provide students and teachers with a learning community to increase student achievement and to create life-long learners, the infrastructure must be maintained and updated. The following information will delineate how each of the areas required will support instruction to improve student achievement. With every new resource available to students, whether it is an online collaboration, audio, or any other technology used to deliver curriculum, a solid foundation in terms of an infrastructure, technology support, telecommunication service for Internet access, hardware and software must be in place and available to the students of Garfield.

All computer systems and printers are purchased with an extended warranty and technical support is done within the district as well as the phone system support.

3. Assistive Technology

Various technology solutions to address the special needs of students in the Garfield School District range from assistive listening devices for hearing impaired students, AlphaSmarts and laptops computers, Kidspiration/Inspiration for learning strategies. As student needs are identified, the Child Study Team will continue to work with the technology department to address these needs. Considering that such a large portion of the school budget is used on special education related efforts, it is imperative that the district keeps up with the demands of these specialized educational efforts.

4. District Website

The district website is available from any Internet browser. In order to provide easy access to all students, the High School, Middle School and Elementary school computer labs are open after school until 3:15 pm. The High school Media Center is open until 4:30 providing access to all online subscription databases available to the student population. The Garfield Public Library also provides access to our website from their computers after school and on weekends.

5. Obsolete Computers

The Garfield School district will attempt to continue to purchase new computer labs every three years. With the drastic cuts in the Technology budgets this becomes difficult. This plan calls for computer labs to be obtained on a lease purchase agreement. Two Elementary school labs will be leased every year.

The Middle school and High School will lease one per year. The computers coming out of all computer labs will be regenerated to the classrooms for two years.

III- B- Cyber Safety

1. Filtering Method: The Garfield School District Utilizes Saint Bernard’s

Iprism Internet Filtering solution. This is a physical device that sits on the network between the firewall and the main servers. As a dedicated Internet filtering appliance, iPrism is a completely self-contained solution with integrated management and reporting. Email utilizes Saint Bernard’s Eprism for Spam, Content and Virus Filtering.

2. Acceptable Use Policy

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Garfield, New Jersey 07026 File Code: 6142.10

Regulation

NETWORK AND COMPUTING

The Garfield Public Schools are responsible for securing its network and computing systems to a reasonable and economically feasible degree against unauthorized access and/or abuse, while making these accessible for educational purpose to authorized and legitimate users. This responsibility includes informing users; both registered and unregistered, of excepted standards of conduct and the disciplinary or legal consequences for not adhering to them. Any attempt to violate the provisions of this policy will result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to temporary revocation of user accounts and computer use regardless of the success or failure of the attempt. Permanent revocations and/or other disciplinary actions may be taken by an administrator. The users of the network and computer equipment are responsible for respecting and adhering to local, state, federal and international laws. Any attempt to break those laws may result in litigation against the offender by the proper authorities. If such an event should occur, the administration will fully comply with the authorities to provide any information necessary for the litigation process.

Section 1: General Computing

Once a user receives a User-ID to be used to access the network and computer systems, the user is solely responsible for all actions taken while that User-ID owner

1.1 Applying for a User-ID under false pretenses.

1.2 Sharing your User-ID with another person. (If you share your User-ID with another person(s), you and that person(s) will be responsible for any abuse that may occur.)

1.3 Deleting, examining, copying, or modifying files and/or data belonging to other users without prior consent of the owner.

1.4 Attempting to evade or change resource quotas.

1.5 Impeding other users through mass consumption of system resources.

1.6 Using facilities and/or services for unauthorized purposes.

1.7 Any unauthorized, deliberate action which damages or disrupts a computing system or network, alters its normal performance, or causes a malfunction regardless of system location or time duration.

Section 2: Electronic Mail

Electronic mail (“E-Mail”) is an electronic message sent by or to a user in correspondence with another person having E-Mail access. Messages received by the system are retained on the system until deleted by the recipient. A canceled account will not receive its mail. Users are expected to remove old messages in a timely fashion and the system administrators may remove such messages if not attended regularly by the user. When a user sends electronic mail (E-Mail) his/her name and User-ID are included in each mail message. The user is responsible for all electronic mail from his/her User-ID. Therefore, the following are prohibited:

2.1 Forging or attempting to forge electronic mail messages.

2.2 Reading, deleting, copying, modifying or viewing without permission, other user’s E-Mail or the attempt to do so.

2.3 Sending inappropriate, harassing, obscene or threatening E-Mail to another user or the attempt to do so.

2.4 Sending unsolicited junk mail, “for-profit” messages, chain letters, or other inappropriate material or attempt to do so.

Section 3: Network and Computing System Security

A user of the network is allowed to access only authorized networks of the computer systems attached to those networks, therefore, the following are prohibited:

Using systems and/or networks in an attempt to gain unauthorized access to remote systems.

3.1 Using systems or networks to connect to other systems evading the physical limitations of the local or remote system.

3.2 Decrypting system or user passwords.

3.3 Copying system files.

3.4 Duplicating copyrighted materials, such as third-party software, without the expressed written permission of the owner, or the proper license.

3.5 Attempting to “crash” network systems and programs.

3.6 Attempting to secure a higher level of privilege on network systems.

3.7 Willfully introducing computer “viruses”, disruptive, or destructive programs into the network or into external networks.

3.8 Installing or removing any and all software.

3.9 Installing or removing any hardware.

The Garfield network and computing systems are expected to be used exclusively for education-related functions and applications. As the system administrators have access to all files, including E-Mail files, users should have no expectation of privacy with respect to said files or E-Mail. The system administrators will not normally inspect the contents of files or E-Mail sent by one user to an identified addressee unless required to do so by law or policies of the Garfield School District, or to investigate complaints regarding files or E-Mail which is alleged to contain defamatory, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or illegal material. Moreover, Administrators are obligated to cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation concerning or related to E-Mail transmitted on, or misuses of the network and computing systems.

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Garfield, New Jersey 07026

Exhibit 6142.10

PARENT OR GUARDIAN NETWORK RESPONSIBILITY CONTACT

As the parent or guardian involved in the education of this student, I have read the Terms and Conditions for Access to the Garfield Public School District’s electronic network and computer equipment. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes and the Garfield School District has taken precautions to eliminate controversial materials. However, I also recognize that it is impossible for the Garfield School District to restrict access to all controversial materials, and I will not hold the District, members of the Board of Education, or its employees responsible for the materials acquired on the network or computer systems that do not pertain to the prescribed curriculum or course of study. Further, I understand that the inappropriate use of the network or computer equipment by my child could result in school discipline, and/or criminal and civil penalties. Further, I accept responsibility for any damages or injuries caused by my child’s use of the network or computer equipment, either in school or outside of school, in a manner which violates the Terms and Conditions set forth in this agreement.

With this understanding, I hereby give permission to issue electronic network access for my child and certify that the information on his form is correct.

Parent or Guardian: ______________________________________________________

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Name of Student: _______________________________________________________

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Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________

NO PASSWORD WILL BE ISSUED TO A STUDENT UNLESS WE RECEIVE A SIGNED RESPONSIBILITY CONTRACT. PLEASE RETURN CONTRACT TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER WITHIN 10 DAYS OF RECEIPT.

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Garfield, New Jersey 07026

Exhibit 6142.10

STUDENT NETWORK AND COMPUTING RESPONSIBILTY

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ACCESS TO THE GARFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S ELECTRONIC NETWORK ACCOUNT AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT ANY VIOLATIONS OF THE REGULATIONS ARE UNETHICAL AND MAY CONSTITUTE A CRININAL OFFENSE. MOREOVER, I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY VIOLATION OF THE GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS COULD RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF MY ACCESS RIGHTS, THE IMPOSITION OF THE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND OTHER LEGAL ACTION.

Name of Student User: _____________________________________________

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User Signature: _________________________________ Date: ___________

3. Online Safety

Elementary School

Students in the elementary schools are introduced to Internet safety in their Technology Grades 3-6 classes as well as the DARE Program in Grade 5.

Middle School

Middle school students lectured on Internet safety by the School Resource Officers located in the Middle School. All students are also introduced and refreshed about online safety issues in their computer and Health classes.

High School

The High School health curriculum includes Internet Safety. High School students attended an assembly presented by police officers from the Bergen County Prosecutor office .The presentation included topics such as online profiles such as MySpace and FaceBook, online sexual predators and safety tips while on the Internet. The School Resource Officers also teach several classes on these topics.

4. Parental resources

A parent workshop giving parents opportunities to learn about Internet safety presented by speakers such as the New Jersey State Cyber Safety Unit; a division of the NJ State Police Department. Parents and community members are also provided with links regarding online safety. These links can be found at the Garfield School District Website.

III – C - Needs Assessment

1.

a. Evaluate staff’s current practice in integrating technology across the curriculum.

District curriculum is reviewed yearly. Students have regularly scheduled computer classes with the computer teacher as well as utilizing technology, which is integrated in their major subject areas with their classroom teacher.

b. Summary of teacher and library media personnel proficiency in the use of technology with in the district.

Teachers are surveyed as to their proficiency with technology and to see where there are needs for further assistance and/or professional development. Often, teachers who have a strong technology background offer assistance to those who are not as technology savvy. Technology abilities of staff in the district vary from person to person.

c. Determine the current educational environment and barriers by describing how:

i. Staff are assured access to technology since each school has a computer lab for them to access with their students, as well having access to computers in their classrooms.

ii. Students attend regularly scheduled computer classes in the lab, as well as have opportunities to use the lab with their classroom teachers when available. There are also computers in their classrooms. *Often, on the elementary level, students also receive computer enrichment during lunch and afterschool.

iii. The needs of the staff are evaluated in several ways; surveys are utilized to conduct staff needs assessment in order to determine what their needs might be in terms of professional development, problems they are having with the equipment in their classrooms. In addition, needs are discussed at grade level and/or cluster meetings (House and department meetings at the middle school and high school level). Opportunities are also made available to teachers to attend out of district workshops.

iv. This is done by following the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards

v. Teachers independently attended technology themed workshops to

Learn how to utilize software programs, Internet, E-mail, webquests, etc., to best meet the needs of their students. Staff was also given professional development in-district from Stevens Institute of Technology as well as Bergen County Special Services both addressing components of technology. Elementary computer teachers meet monthly to share lessons, new ideas, their own professional development experiences and to discuss curriculum changes.

vi. Administration is invited to attend any workshop held within the district to show support for technology.

vii. Teachers independently attend technology themed workshops and are invited to turn-key them to staff. Staff was also provided professional development from Stevens Institute of technology as well as Bergen County Special Services. Each year new professional development is arranged within the district.

viii. Again, Administration is invited to attend any professional development offered within the district to show support for technology.

ix. The district technology coordinator and the high school technology coordinator as well as each building’s computer staff offers additional support for staff as needed.

x. Teachers are offered professional development in areas of technology that is helpful to integrate into the curriculum. They are surveyed as to areas of need they might have concerning their own instruction or needs to keep the computers in their classrooms running effectively for student use.

2. & 3. Based on the answers given above, the prioritized solutions to the needs of the district to improve academic achievement for all students through the integration of technology.

1. Increased availability of up-to-date hardware and software for all students and teachers providing more computers in accessible areas.

2. Additional staffing for ongoing support both in and out of the classrooms for all teachers.

IV Three Year Goals and Objectives

A. History

1. District Commitment to Technology – Since 1999,with the hiring of the first district wide technology coordinator, the district has had a serious commitment to utilizing technology for instructional, recordkeeping and data purposes. Every year brings increased need, change in the technology requirements and increased cost. Over the years, purchases of hardware and software were made, however, there were also years where the technology budget was drastically reduced. The district has consistently, at least, maintained inventory. District administration, together with building administration and teachers are working creatively and diligently to upgrade and increase the number of computers, review new software for acquisition and provide teacher support for infusing technology while being fiscally responsible. Technology is an ongoing commitment. Without the Board of Education’s support technology in the Garfield School District would not be able to move in a progressive manner.

Accomplishments

· The Wide Area Network was upgraded from ATM to GIG-E.

• Every classroom in the district has a teacher station and at least 2 student desktops that are multimedia capable.
• Smartboards are available in all computer labs.
• New Telephone System allows for Homework hotlines.
• Mobile and wireless laptop cart available in high school
• Limited number of computer laptops available for faculty and students to borrow.
• Partnership with EdVistas to update entire middle school and high school curricula and have all teaching units available online (in progress).
• Partnership with Pearson Achievement Solutions (formerly Co-Nect) to create and maintain online access to elementary level curriculum alignments and formative and summative assessments.

· Partnership with EdSolution to maintain online and district wide surveying and report writing capabilities as well as maintenance of standardized test results with data analysis capabilities.

2. To assist all students in mastering the technology literacy skills necessary to successfully meet the NJCCCS. – The Garfield School district continually works on Educational methods and Lesson Plans to infuse Technology into the curriculum as well as write new curriculum as the NJCCCS change.

Accomplishments

· Updated all Curricula to infuse technology.

3. Stimulate teaching and learning using digital content and networking. – This ongoing goal has been met and will continue as long as Technology changes. The Board of Education will continue to purchase digital content and maintain Internet connectivity as long as funding is available.

4. Professional Development – Professional Development – All teachers will continue to receive Professional Development in Technology. This is accomplished through various avenues. At least once yearly, technology PD is provided on a district wide level. This then is turn keyed by the participants to their school colleagues at faculty meetings, cluster meetings or grade level meetings. Technology teachers in each of the schools also act as support personnel to assist with questions that arise.

GOALS and OBJECTIVES

Goal: 1 Students will attain the educational technology and information literacy skills that will assist them in achieving the N.J. Core Curriculum Content Standards and to succeed in the workplace.

Objectives

1.a Educational technology will be infused into the district’s curriculum and instructional activities.

1.b The district will adopt curricula that include information literacy and educational technology standards aligned with the Core Curriculum Content Standards and accepted national standards.

1.c Students will have easy access to effective and engaging software, and online resources for content delivery as an integral part of every school curriculum. Content materials will meet universal design standards to assure access for students with disabilities.

1.d All students will have easy access to the Internet and other distance learning technology to obtain information and resources from remote locations to collaborate, publish and interact with peer experts and other audiences.

1.e Students will use technology tools and applications for solving problems, making informed decisions, and participate in authentic, project-based learning.

Goal: 2 Educators will obtain the skills necessary to effectively use educational technology to assist students to achieve the N.J. Core Curriculum Content Standards.

Objectives:

2.a All educators will participate in high-quality professional development activities.

2.b All evaluation practices will address the effective use of educational technology for student achievement of the Core Curriculum Content Standards.

2.c All educators will have access to e-mail and other interactive tools to communicate with parents, students and other educators.

Objectives:

3.a Regular and equitable access to technology equipment, including technologies with specific universal design features or modifications best suited for students with educational disabilities will be accessible to all students and teachers when needed in all learning environments.

3.b The district will provide one multimedia, Internet accessible computers in a ration of one per five students or less, in all instructional classrooms when funding is available.

3.c The district will continue to provide broadband, high-speed voice, video and data network connections in all classrooms and other learning environments.

3.d The district will maintain high-quality, highly informative, user-friendly Web sites.

3.e The district will identify and support the needs of students who do not have access to technology in their homes to enable them to continue their learning through technology when school is not in session.

3.f All students, teachers and administrators will be able to use technology systems and online resources in a safe and secure manner.

Goal: 4 The School district will continue to establish and maintain the technology infrastructure necessary for students and educators to access electronic information and to communicate freely via technology.

Objectives:

4.a The district will continue to maintain broadband, high-speed networks and reliable Internet access that enables students and educators to support their curricula activities.

4.b Every school buildings will have the equipment necessary to provide distance learning opportunities when and where it is needed in the schools.

4.c The district will maintain quality hardware/software with the capacity and capability to support successful learning in classrooms, media centers and throughout the learning environment.

4.d Distance-learning activities will be incorporated into the curricula where appropriate.

V Three-Year Technology Implementation Activity Table
District Goal and Objective	Strategy/Activity	Timeline	Person Responsible	Documentation
1-1a	Maintain Technology Curriculums for Grades K-12	2007-2010	Curriculum Coordinator Technology Coordinator Computer Teachers.	Board Approved Technology Curriculum
1-1b & 1-1e	Maintain K-12 Technology Curriculum to meet Technology Standards.	2007-2010	Curriculum Coordinator Technology Coordinator Computer Teachers.	Board Approved Technology Curriculum
1-1c & 1- 1d	Open Computer labs during lunch periods and After School	2007-2010	Technology Coordinator Computer Teachers
2-2a	Offer Professional Development to all staff.	2007-2010	Board of Education, Superintendent. Professional Development Committee	Board approved Professional Development plan
2-2b	Evaluate Staff on use of Technology	2007-2010	Building Principals, Department Heads and Supervisors.	Staff Evaluations
2-2c	Continue to provide, maintain and upgrade Technology tools Including internet access and email.	2007-2010	District Technology Coordinator	Board approved Technology Plan
3-3a & 3-3e	All students will continue to have computer instruction in Elementary and Middle School Computer Labs	2007-2010	Building Principals Computer Teachers	Student Schedules
3-3a & 3-3e	Media Center and Computer labs in the HS will be open during lunch periods and after school.	2007-2010	Building Principal Computer Teachers	Teacher Schedules
3-3b	Purchase new State of the art technology for classrooms.	2007-2010	Superintendent Technology Coordinator
3-3c and 3-3f	Continue to lease Fiber Optic WAN and Internet Connection	2007-2010	Board of Education Business Administrator Technology Coordinator	Contract For Lease
3-3d	Maintain and Update District Website	2007-2010	Technology Department Computer Teachers	Website
4-4a , 4-b & 4c	The District will continue to lease Private Fiber Optic Network (WAN)	2007-2010	Board of Education Assistant Superintendent Technology Coordinator	Network Reports
4-4d	Align curriculum to incorporate distance learning activities	2007-2010	Computer Teachers Curriculum Coordinator	Approved Curriculum

Garfield Public Schools

Technology Plan

VI Funding (2007-2008)

Three-Year Technology Plan Anticipated Funding Table (2007-2008)
ITEM	FEDERAL FUNDING	STATE FUNDING	LOCAL FUNDING	MISC. (e.g. Donations, Grants)
Digital curricula (see NIMAS in the HELP section)			25,000
Print media Including Supplies and Equipment			14,000
Technology Equipment			140,000
Network			50,000
Capacity
Filtering			20,000
Software			10,000
Maintenance			25,000
Upgrades			25,000
Communications	ERATE 173,880		78,120
Other services Professional Development			20,000

Garfield Public Schools

Technology Plan

Anticipated Funding Plan (2008-2010)

Three-Year Technology Plan Projected Funding Table (2008-2010)
ITEM	FEDERAL FUNDING	STATE FUNDING	LOCAL FUNDING	MISC. (e.g. Donations, Grants)
Digital curricula (see NIMAS in the HELP section)			55,000
Print media needed to achieve goals			22,000
Technology Equipment			210,000
Network			25,000
Capacity
Filtering			25,000
Software			15,000
Maintenance			60,000
Upgrades			25,000
Communication (Internet, Telephone & WAN)	347,760		156,240

VII Professional Development

A. Name and Title

Mr. Raymond Hryczyk - Assistant Superintendent

B. Planned professional development

1. Teachers and Media Personnel

· All teachers and library staff have access to computers and to online subscription databases for general and content-based research.

· Professional Development will be aligned with the District’s Professional Development Plan.

· Teachers will continue to have access from all classrooms and faculty rooms in the district to reinforce development workshops

· District website will expanded to include resources for parents, teachers and students

· Whole School reform models will continue to provide professional development Pearson Achievement Solutions (formerly Co-Nect) in the Elementary schools and Educational Vistas in Middle and High Schools.

· All teachers will have access to Internet from all networked computers as well as content specific and general software.

· Training on assistive technologies for student will be offered in the professional development workshops.

2&3 Administrators

· Teacher and administrator mentoring programs dealing with technology skills and/or infusion skills will be implemented.

· Building Administrators will receive training on all software/online resources available to teachers and to students.

· Administrators will be trained to help teachers design interdisciplinary projects to enhance their curriculum

through use of the Internet and other technologies.

4. On going professional development will include but not be limited to Local workshops, On-Line computer courses, Out of district workshops, Whole school reform computer workshops and Graduate courses offered online and in district.

5. The district technology staff will receive training and offer turnkey training with the purchase of any new computer hardware and software.

6. Professional development will be offered in various assistive technology areas to meet

individual needs of students based on their IEP’s.

VIII Technology Plan Evaluation

The Evaluation of the Garfield Public School Technology Plan focuses on the successful completion of the activities described in the plan. Periodic review and revision, by representative stakeholders, of the plan’ goals, objectives and implementation activities will be conducted. This process has been included in the implementation tables.

Summary:

· The District Technology committee will meet to review the District Technology Plan.

· School based teams will meet on a regular basis to review and monitor the completion of implementation activities and develop plans for the upcoming school year.

· District technology committee will meet to review and update the district plan in order to incorporate revisions and to continue to provide district-wide direction in support of County, State and Federal initiatives.