:Cooper County R-IV

Technology Plan<

Board Approved April 2007

2007 – 2010

Cooper County R-IV School District

PO Box 110, 500 E Main

Bunceton, MO 65237

660-427-5415

Table of Contents:

Introduction..................................................................................................... 3

Technology Planning Committee............................................................... 4

District Education Technology Mission Statement ................................. 7

Current Status – Raw Data........................................................................... 9

Previous Technology Plan Review.......................................................... 17

Goals............................................................................................................. 19

Student Learning TFA1 – Data Analysis ................................................. 22

Student Learning TFA1– Objectives ....................................................... 24

Student Learning TFA1 – Action Plans ................................................... 25

Teacher Preparation TFA2 – Data Analysis ........................................... 27

Teacher Preparation TFA2– Objectives ................................................ 28

Teacher Preparation TFA2 – Action Plans ............................................ 30

Administration TFA3 – Data Analysis ...................................................... 32

Administration TFA3 – Objectives ........................................................... 33

Administration TFA3 – Action Plans ........................................................ 34

Resource TFA4 – Data Analysis .............................................................. 36

Resource TFA4 – Objectives ................................................................... 37

Resource TFA4 – Action Plans................................................................. 39

Technical Support TFA5 – Data Analysis ............................................... 41

Technical Support TFA5 – Objectives .................................................... 42

Technical Support TFA5 – Action Plans ................................................. 43

Dissemination, Monitoring, & Evaluation ................................................ 45

INTRODUCTION:

The Cooper County R-IV School District is located directly in the center of Missouri. The town of Bunceton is 30 miles east of Sedalia, 35 miles west of Columbia, and 15 miles south of Boonville. The community of Bunceton is primarily agriculture with the majority of the population working in surrounding communities.

The Cooper County R-IV School District received full accreditation from the MSIP (Missouri School Improvement Plan) review done in 2005-2006 for the third cycle. The district received 14 strengths noted in this review, one of which was technology. The CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) was updated and board approved in Spring of 2006. The CSIP will be updated and approved in Spring 2007.

The Cooper County R-IV Technology Plan was board approved in March 2003 with an extension approved in January 2006. Both plans were then approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This plan is designed to evaluate, organize, and define the goals and objectives of Technology in the district in relationship to the DESE scoring guide and the Technology Focus Areas. The plan will look at both past and future goals to create a usable plan for the district in regards to technology.

District Information:

Elementary Student Count: 77, K-6 K-12 housed in one building

Jr. High Student Count: 22, 7-8 Certified Staff: 28

High School Student Count: 69, 9-12 Non-Certified Staff: 13

Total School Building Count: 168 City Population: 386

Bunceton is a small rural school district in Central Missouri in an agricultural community.

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Elementary Student Count: 77 K-12 housed in one building

Jr. High Student Count: 22 Certified Staff: 28

High School Student Count: 69 City Population: 386

Total School Building Count: 168

TECHNOLOGY PLANNING COMMITTEE

Name	Position	Group Membership(s)	Contact Information	(TFA) Representation
Jennifer Brumback	Technology Coordinator / Teacher	Technology Support, High School Staff	660-427-5415	1,2,3,4,5
Mary Lynn Battles	Superintendent	Administration, MSIP, CSIP	660-427-5415	1,2,3,4
Connie Kunze	K-12 Principal	Administration	660-427-5415	1,2,3,4
Shirley Lenz	Teacher	Elementary Staff, BCTA, Chairperson	660-427-5415	1,2,4
Billie Brown	Teacher	Elementary Staff, e-MINTS Classroom	660-427-5415	1,2
Dan Ingram	Teacher	JH - High School Staff – Business	660-427-5415	1,2
Monty McVicker	Teacher	JH - High School Staff – Social Studies, eMINTs	660-427-5415	1,2
Brenda Schmidt	School Board	School Board, Community	660-838-6284	1,2,3,4
Tim Shrout	Parent	Lion’s Club, Community, School Board	660-427-5207	1,2,3,4
Shelly Baro	Parent	Special Services Staff Elementary & High School	660-427-5415	1,2
Tristin Baro	Elementary Student	Student Population	660-427-5415	1
Cody Spencer	High School Student	Student Population	660-427-5415	1
Micala Waller	High School Student	Student Population	660-427-5415	1
Jon Lenz	Graduated Student	Student Population	660-427-5476	1
Chris Waller	Graduated Student	Student Population, Technical Support	660-427-5773	1,5
Pamela Gibb	Library Media	Library Media Center, Curriculum	660-427-5415	1,2,4
Bob Brandes	Support Staff	Building Maintenance	660-427-5415	5
Chris Stone	Technical	Community, Technical Support, Building Maintenance	660-834-3400	1,4,5
Becky Chancellor	Computer Consultant	Technical Support	660-827-6868	1,2,4,5
Barb Dicus	Insurance Agent	Local Business	660-427-5521	1,4
Donna Frieling	Banker	Local Business	660-427-5201	1,4
Kay Barnett	Human Resources	Local Business	660-433-2999	1,4

TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREA’S (TFA’S)

Student Learning
Teacher Preparation
Administration/Data Management
Resource Distribution & Use
Technical Support

The Cooper County R-IV School District Technology Committee was established to create a plan for the effective implementation of technology into the school district. The Technology Committee will focus on issues relating to technology including but not limited to:

:Developing the Technology Plan

:Presenting the Technology Plan to the Board of Education for approval on a 3 to 5 year plan based on requirements for funding programs

:Evaluating the Technology Plan (at least once a year)

:Assigning Sub-Committees, meeting monthly, to address issues relating to their assigned focus area

:Evaluating the availability of equipment for students and staff

:Implementing technology into the curriculum

:Cycle for purchasing and maintaining equipment

:Proposing school policies relating to technology (AUP’s)

:Ensuring that all TFA’s (Technology Focus Areas) are addressed when evaluating technology issues

<Student Learning

<Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction

<Administration/Data Management

<Resource Distribution and Use

<Technical Support

:Addressing issues related to the financing of technology

Membership for the Technology Committee was determined by selecting individuals who were willing and supportive of the issues relating to technology in a school setting. Recommendations were made by current committee members for people who would put forth the required effort. These people were then asked if they would be willing to serve on the Technology Committee. This allowed our district to create a willing committee with varied areas of expertise ensuring that all TFA’s are considered and represented.

The Technology Committee will meet yearly to address the technology plan and all issues that cannot be addressed by the created subcommittees. This meeting will also allow for the subcommittee in charge of reporting to the School Board to share the reports and issues. This specific subcommittee will meet every month at 3:30 on the day of the board meeting. When dealing with a small sized school district, there will be numerous occasions for committee members to informally view concerns about technology in order for them to be addressed by a subcommittee or the Technology Coordinator, depending on the issues.

The Technology Coordinator for the school district will serve as the facilitator of the technology committee and work with the Committee Chairperson to ensure that monthly reports are given to all involved parties keeping everyone aware of the improvements of technology for the district. Another responsibility of the Technology Coordinator will be to compile the information for the Technology Plan and gather input from all members in one form or another. Each member will represent and provide information for the Technology Committee based on their chosen area of TFA representation. This will allow each group to have valued input into creating a working document for the improvement of technology in our district.

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:TECHNOLOGY MISSION STATEMENT:

It is the Mission of the Cooper County R-IV School District to effectively and efficiently integrate technology into the school setting by providing technological resources to students and staff allowing for the development of technological competencies necessary to become a productive member of a democratic society. CCRIV will address all TFA’s to ensure that technology is an element of improving student learning by incorporating it into school management, classroom instruction, and most importantly curriculum.

DISTRICT CSIP MISSION STATEMENT

It is the Mission of the Cooper County R-IV School District to recognize its students as special, unique individuals, to provide them the opportunity to develop fully their mental and physical capabilities, to realize their worth as individuals, and to become productive members of a democratic society.

CSIP GOALS & OBJECTIVES

6.3-1 – The district will continue to provide HQ professional development opportunities to support improved research-based best practice teaching strategies and testing results.

6.1-3 - Revise curriculum guides to include eMINTS inquiry based instructional model in grades 3-12.

6.1.3 – Train 3-12 grade teachers for inquiry based learning through eMINTS instructional professional development.

6.4.1 – Each classroom will be equipped with up-to-date equipment including a Smart Board teacher laptop, and a minimum of three networked student computer stations.

6.4.1, 1A – Expand inquiry based instructional K-2 and elementary special services including teacher’s laptop and Smart Board

6.4.1, 1B – Expand inquiry based instructional model 7-12 communication arts, math, art, music, business education, health, an secondary special services including teacher’s laptop, Smart Board, and a minimum of three internet student workstations.

6.7.1.3 – Instructional staff receives ongoing intensive professional development for the effective implementation of inquiry based instruction enhanced through technology.

6.7-3 – The district will implement inquiry based learning through eMINTS model to provide effective instruction for a variety of learners utilizing multiple intelligences.

6.7-6 – The district will provide instructors professional development opportunities targeting improved student performance.

6.8.1 – Assess and update educational technology in the LMC.

7.3.3, 7.3.4 – The district will provide students with the materials, equipment, & resources needed to keep curriculum and instruction up-to-date with current workplace ready skills.

MISSION EXPLANATION

The key focus of the Cooper County R-IV School District Mission Statement is to summarize the feelings of students, staff, and community by having a statement that drives our efforts to improve student learning through the incorporation of technology. Our statement is one that the Technology Committee feels will keep us moving in the direction of implementing our TFA goals and objectives in the following areas: TFA 1 – Student Learning, TFA 2 – Teacher preparation and delivery of instruction, TFA 3 – Administration/Data management/Communication processes, TFA 4 – Resource distribution and use, and TFA 5 – Technical support. Each TFA is an essential element of implementing a plan for incorporating technology into our district’s learning, and our mission statement is the objective of each TFA. Our mission statement addresses the key point that technological resources must be available to meet our teaching and learning goals.

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Data documentation is board required to be kept for a minimum of three years with most documentation being kept for five years unless otherwise noted. For example, the Census of Technology is kept each year being added into a data binder indefinitely.

Standardized Assessments

:Crystal Reports, MAP, Stanford 9, and other testing – The Cooper County R-IV School District administers many varied tests and evaluations to assess progress. The MAP test is administered to 3^rd - 11^th grade students. The Stanford 9 is administered to Kindergarten – 6^th grade students. The ACT is administered in house to 9^th – 12^th grade students. The PSAT and PLAN tests are administered to 10^th grade students. As needed the Woodcock/Johnson, Key Math, DAB, and WRAT tests are administered through the counselor’s office and the Special Services department. The Speech department administers the TOLD (primary and intermediate), LPT-R, TARPS, PPVT-R, and Spontaneous Language as needed. The Stanford 9 and 3^rd- 6^th grade MAP scores are housed in the elementary principal’s office. MAP scores for 7^th – 11^th grades, ACT, PSAT, and PLAN are housed in the counselor’s office. All other testing results are housed in the department areas, but the counselor must be notified before they can be accessed. Comparisons of our district in relation to the state standards can also be found in the counselor’s office.

Local Assessments

:Technology Committee Needs Assessment – The Technology Committee distributes a Needs Assessment to be completed by all staff to determine the areas that staff members have weaknesses in. This tool allows these topics to be addressed in Technology Tips handouts and during scheduled Monthly Technology Time. The results of the Needs Assessment are put into a spreadsheet so that the data can be analyzed. The Assessment results can be found in the Technology Coordinator’s room.

Sample Needs Assessment questions:

Do you teach basic computer skills in your classroom? Yes or No

1. Basic Computer Use
A.	I do not use a computer.
B.	I use the computer to do simple tasks.
C.	I run multiple programs, perform complex tasks, and fix basic problems.

:Classroom Rubrics, Checklists, Pre/Post Tests – The teachers at the Cooper County R-IV School District use a variety of ways to assess the knowledge of their students gained from a lesson, chapter, unit, or previous class. Checklists, rubrics, and pre/post tests are used by both elementary and high school teachers. They are used as a way to assess the knowledge base of students to gauge information that needs to be covered to accomplish curriculum goals. Copies of these forms of local assessment can be found in the curriculum books in each teacher’s classroom. Sample template for a rubric (the district recommends using 4,3,2,1 scoring as on the MAP test):

PowerPoint

Teacher name:
Student Name ___________________

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Background	Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card and is appropriate.	Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card.	Background does not detract from text or other graphics.	Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page.

:Professional Development Committee Needs Assessment – The PDC each semester does a needs assessment for teacher professional development. Technology training and eMINTS training are two elements on the assessment that teachers can request. The results of this Needs Assessment are given to the PDC chairperson to be analyzed and placed into a spreadsheet. The Needs Assessment and data is stored in the Superintendent’s office for review. This data is kept from two – three years.

:SAM, SRI, & RC – Scholastic Management Suite, Scholastic Reading Inventory, and Reading Counts are on all school computers with access for students and teachers. Student data is analyzed by classroom teachers, Title I teacher, and administration with reports given to the parents. This data is kept until graduation of the student or upon leaving the district.

Surveys

:Census of Technology – The Cooper County R-IV District’s Census of Technology is complied each year by the Technology Coordinator and reported to the state. This information shows the district level of technology pertaining to Internet connectivity, training, technology usage, hardware support, and technology funding. A copy of the filed Census of Technology can be found in the Technology Coordinator’s room. This data is kept continuously beginning in 2000. Each individual teacher and grade information is put into an Excel Spreadsheet to compare the Technology Data.

:Profiler of Student Technology Skills and Teacher Technology Skills – A random sampling of students and teachers are asked to complete the standard Profiler survey addressing computer competencies. The results were complied and evaluated for determining technology goals and objectives. The results showed an average skill level for staff at the 70% range. The results for students who have had advanced computer classes was in the 90% range, but students who used computers only through home and general classes resulted in the 70% range. The analysis can be found in the Technology Coordinator’s room. Surveying was done on Jr. High and High School Students randomly. There was not any survey completed for elementary students. This is the same survey the district has been using for the past five years to compare data.

Policies and Procedures

:Licensing and Copyright – The Cooper County R-IV School District adheres to a very strict policy pertaining to licensing and copyright of software. Copyright and licensing are issues that district approaches with an ethical view of not violating. An inventory is kept of all installed software on each school computer to ensure that no violations are made. The school district keeps all licensing in the Technology Coordinator’s room in a fireproof safe along with the original software CDs for network programs.

:CIPA, Filtering, and AUP – The Cooper County R-IV School District is in complete compliance with the regulations of Children’s Internet Protection Act. All students and staff who utilize school district computers have signed an Acceptable Use Policy contract. Each teacher and student receives a personal copy of the AUP for them to keep in their records. The signed AUP’s are kept on file in the Technology Coordinator’s room. Each computer in the school district is equipped with Norton Anti-Virus software and protected by Fortress Desktop Security. The school district uses a Sonic Wall device for filtering and network protection. This device blocks students form accessing inappropriate sites as required by CIPA. A log is sent via e-mail to the Technology Coordinator to track issues involving filtering and network attacks. Other software, such as Spybot, is also used by the district to maintain as clean as possible computer system. All information pertaining to the policies and procedures for technology can be retrieved from the Technology Coordinator. Sample Sonic Wall log: 01/10/2007 15:08:16.256 - Web site blocked - Source:222.222.22.222, 3568, LAN - Destination:66.111.250.122, 80, WAN - Code:ADF - 00.02.B3.51.96.38 - www.lotsofjokes.com/ -

:Meeting Minutes – The Technology Committee Meeting minutes, the School Board of Education Meeting minutes, the Professional Development Committee Meeting minutes are all housed in the Superintendent’s office in binders for access and review. An additional copy of Technology Committee minutes and Professional Development Committee minutes are kept with the committee chairpersons.

Student and Teacher Standards

:Curriculum/Technology – The Cooper County R-IV School District has been actively working on curriculum, including the integration of technology. Professional development funding has enabled teachers and administrators to meet together during scheduled “curriculum work sessions” during the coordination of technology and instruction is developed. A district template containing a section of technology integration has been developed, and teachers are encouraged to work together on collaborative student projects. Teachers submit their curriculum to the Curriculum Committee for advice and approval. Copies of all subject and grade level curriculum can be found in the individual teacher’s classroom. Sample template heading:

Fifth Grade Keyboarding – Level I, Competency A – Develop Touch Keyboarding Skills (Show-Me Standards)

Topics

&

Integrated Skills

Objectives

Performance Indicators

Instructional Strategies

Assessment

Date

Covered

Resources and Technology

1. Use correct posture (HP6, 1.10, 4.7)

2. Use correct hand and arm position (HP6, 1.6, 1.10, 3.8, 4.7)

~Discuss and Demonstrate Skills

~Body erect, sitting back in chair

~Feet flat on floor for balance

~Discuss and Demonstrate Skills

~Fingers curved and upright over home row

~Wrists low, but not touching frame of machine or keyboard

~Forearms parallel to slant of keyboard

Technique Evaluation Sheet Rubric

:NETS – Currently there are no district approved NETS, or any other specific technology standards, for students, teachers, and administrators, although this is a goal for the future.

:Show-Me Standards – The Cooper County R-IV School District uses the Show-Me Standards as guidelines to ensure that the district is following state requirements for student learning. Technology is used whenever possible to ensure successful completion of the standards. All teachers and administrators have copies of the Show-Me Standards for reference in curriculum planning.

Training Data, Evaluations, Outcomes

:The Professional Development Evaluation – The Professional Development Committee provides evaluations for any training that teachers receive whether it is in-house district provided professional development or other professional development conferences. The PDC keeps a log of training in which teachers participate. One in-service session each year is devoted to teachers sharing information that they have received from various training attended. This is an area that the district hopes to improve upon in monitoring technology skills.

Administrative Networking Tools

:Fiscal management, Purchasing, and Budget – The administering and submission of all DESE communication and school district information including budgets, federal entitlement programs, special education programs, grants, attendance, and core data are done via the Internet. The administration completes all application forms and final expenditure reports on various websites posted which are securely accessed through login pages. All intra-school budgets, student information, and employee payroll are computer generated and housed on individual hard drives, as well as the server, and backup copies are kept in the vault. The projected budgets, actual budgets, and expenditure reports are produced and maintained in Microsoft Excel. The majority of the communication with DESE is done on-line at specified websites. The Superintendent and Elementary Principal are the contact people for information pertaining to specific budget reports and entitlement programs. The Technology Coordinator and Elementary Principal oversee all information pertaining to grants and budgets supporting technology.

Data Management Tools

:Student information systems – At the elementary and high school levels basic emergency contact information is maintained in a manual format in the main office and in the SIS program. Additionally, many teachers maintain a student information card for their professional use. Records are created by the school counselor for maintenance and use. The counselor maintains hard-copy student information files including copies of academic reports, transcripts, testing information, and IEPs for the entire school.

:Grade Book – At the elementary level teachers maintain an electronic grade book with the GradeKeeper program to average and submit grades for progress reports. Quarterly grades from the regular academic teachers are transferred to manual grade reports. Elective teachers of elementary students provide a separate Pass/Fail progress report and checklist noting skill development. The counselor and elementary principal both maintain a copy of the files. At the Jr. High and High School levels teachers use the SIS program to maintain and report grades. Teachers may elect to periodically print student progress reports from this program. At mid-term and end-of-quarter all teachers import grades from their individual automated grade book to the server for reporting a single student report card to be mailed to the parents. The counselor and high school principal maintain a hard copy of these reports.

:Attendance – The school secretary posts attendance and lunch fee records to the SIS program daily. Teachers are given an absentee list in the Daily Bulletin. While the SIS program is capable of tracking this information, the district still feels the manual system of collecting attendance slips and preparing the master report is more reliable. It is felt that not all teachers would report attendance information in a timely manner if they had to submit it via computer.

Communication Tools

:E-mail, Internet, Telephones, Intercom, District Server, District Web Site, School Newsletter, Cable Channel 78, and MOREnet connectivity – The Cooper County R-IV School District utilizes a multiplicity of communication tools in an effort to maintain a connectedness with staff and community. For internal communication purposes all staff members have access to e-mail and the Internet from a web server located in the computer lab. Each classroom is equipped with a two-way intercom system. There are telephones located in all offices, and many other areas around the school including computer lab, library, counselor’s office, coach’s office, kitchen, and third and fourth grade eMINTS classrooms. All computers are connected to the Terminal Server that houses all memory intensive software and provides extensive storage for information and projects. The Terminal Server also allows for the easy sharing of computer files between teachers, but security prevents students from sharing files. The district has a web page that includes calendar events, cafeteria menus, staff member contacts, athletic events, student and district information, and web class projects. The district also mails out a monthly newsletter to the local community as well as runs a PowerPoint Presentation on Cable Channel 78 to provide information. The Technology Coordinator, building principals, and Superintendent can readily provide individuals with information about the communications systems within the district and further expand on how these systems are utilized for communication to enhance instruction. The School website (http://bunceton.k12.mo.us) posts the daily school bulletin to the parents and various classroom websites.

Total Cost of Ownership Analysis

:The total cost of ownership for the district’s technology is analyzed by addressing the cost of hardware maintenance, repairs, equipment inventory (database for computers and printers with identification and specifications of each), yearly licensing expenses (such as Anti-Virus and filtering), and other technology expenses (such as MOREnet fee and printer supplies). The total cost of ownership is used to determine not only the quantity of technology but the quality of the technology used in the district. With the implementation of the a Windows 2000 Terminal Server, the total cost of ownership of older machines has decreased as the number of computer able to maintain the desired student tasks increased with the server housing all major software to promote student learning. The district technology budget is used as a resource to determine how much money is going into the total upkeep and usage of equipment. This budget contains a column to address additional technology expenses such as rewiring of classrooms and other areas as needed.

Current Technology Status

:T-1 dedicated connection with services from MOREnet

: Sonic Wall Filter

: Norton Network Anti-Virus

: Windows 2000 server

: Windows 2000 file server

: SIS Router

: Linux Web server

: Mac OS X server

: Individual User name & Passwords (changed every 45 days) – must have a signed yearly AUP to get an account

: Cat 5 cabling

: 5 Wireless Access Points

: 10 Smart Boards

: All classrooms have cable TV

: Computer Lab with 20 student workstations when not used for class (open 4 hours a day)

: Business Computer Lab with 15 student workstations when not used for class (open 3 hours a day)

: All certified teachers and administrators have laptops

: 106 networked computers with Windows XP

: 5 networked computers with Windows 98

: 31 networked computers with Max OS X

: 2 digital cameras

: 1 digital video camera

: 2 I-TV classrooms

: $45,000 budget including all funding sources

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Tech Plan Goal 1: Student Learning will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools. Objective 1: To improve the classroom environment by expanding the eMINTS model TFA(s): 4 – Resource Distribution & Use
MSIP Standard ⁽¹⁾	CSIP Objective/ Strategy	Action Step/ Activity (Expected progress and how measured)	Person(s) Responsible	Timeline/ Begin - End Dates	Cost Estimate	Funding Source(s)	Benchmark/ Review Date(s)	Progress (Met or Not Met)
5.1, 5.1.3, 5.3, 5.3.3, 5.4.1	6.4.1 – 1A Technology Supported Inquiry Based Instructions	5 elementary eMINTS Classrooms 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, & 6^th will continue the eMINTS model. 2^nd grade will have a teacher laptop, printer, digital camera, & Smart Board ~Inventory of classrooms will be presented each year along with professional development records	Technology Coordinator, Elementary Principal, Superintendent, Teachers	March 2003 – March 2008 all	63,200	eMINTS Grant, district funding	March of each year	Not met, but ongoing – 2^nd grade Smart Board then met
5.1, 5.1.3, 5.3, 5.3.3, 5.4.1	6.4.1 – 2A Technology Supported Inquiry Based Instructions	3 high school classrooms will have eMINTS resources with 3 classrooms being added every 2 years (cycle due to the professional development availability of the model). Science, Social Studies, & English (JH teacher included) – Aug 2005 Math, Business, Special Services (FACS included) – Aug 2007 ~Inventory of classrooms will be presented each year along with Professional Development records	Technology Coordinator, High School Principal, Superintendent, Teachers	March 2003 – August 2007	63,000	District funding, Small Rural Schools Grant	April of each year	Met, & ongoing

Tech Plan Goal 4: The student learning environment will be enhanced through the utilization of comparable access of technological tools for students, teachers, and administrators. Objective 1: To implement eMINTS type resources throughout various level of classrooms TFA(s): 4 – Resource Distribution & Use
MSIP Standard ⁽¹⁾	CSIP Objective/ Strategy	Action Step/ Activity (Expected progress and how measured)	Person(s) Responsible	Timeline/ Begin - End Dates	Cost Estimate	Funding Source(s)	Benchmark/ Review Date(s)	Progress (Met or Not Met)
5.1, 5.1.3, 5.3, 5.3.3, 5.4.1	6.4.1 – 1A Technology Supported Inquiry Based Instructions	5 elementary eMINTS Classrooms 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, & 6^th will continue the eMINTS model. 2^nd grade will have a teacher laptop, printer, digital camera, & Smart Board ~Inventory of classrooms will be presented each year along with professional development records	Technology Coordinator, Elementary Principal, Superintendent, Teachers	March 2003 – March 2008	63,200	eMINTS Grant, district funding	March of each year	Not met, but ongoing – 2^nd grade Smart Board then met
5.1, 5.1.3, 5.3, 5.3.3, 5.4.1	6.4.1 – 2A Technology Supported Inquiry Based Instructions	3 high school classrooms will have eMINTS resources with 3 classrooms being added every 2 years (cycle due to the professional development availability of the model). Science, Social Studies, & English (JH teacher included) – Aug 2005 Math, Business, Special Services (FACS included) – Aug 2007 ~Inventory of classrooms will be presented each year along with Professional Development records	Technology Coordinator, High School Principal, Superintendent, Teachers	March 2003 – August 2007	63,000	District funding, Small Rural Schools Grant	April of each year	Met & ongoing

Tech Plan Goal 1: Student Learning will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools.

Objective 3: To provide integration help in the classroom during instructional time with students.

TFA(s): 1,2,4

MSIP Standard ⁽¹⁾

CSIP Objective/

Strategy

Action Step/ Activity

(Expected progress and how measured)

Person(s)

Responsible

Timeline/

Begin - End

Dates

Cost

Estimate

Funding

Source(s)

Benchmark/ Review Date(s)

Progress

(Met or Not Met)

5.1, 5.1.3, 5.3, 5.3.3, 5.4.1

6.4.1 – 1A Technology Supported Inquiry Based Instructions

Training will be done by the Technology Coordinator through MOREnet to achieve the PD4ETS certification to aid all teacher not just eMINTS teachers in the integration of technology.

Technology Coordinator will work w/ teachers during their instruction time to provide help as needed.

Technology Coordinator, Elementary Principal, Superintendent, Teachers

March 2003 – March 2008

Dependent upon job description – included in salary

eMINTS Grant, district funding

March of each year

Not met

Tech Plan Goal: The student learning environment will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools for administration, data management, and communications.

Action Step 3

TFA(s): 1,2, 3, 4

MSIP Standard ⁽¹⁾

CSIP Objective/

Strategy

Action Step/ Activity

(Expected progress and how measured)

Person(s)

Responsible

Timeline/

Begin - End

Dates

Cost

Estimate

Funding

Source(s)

Benchmark/ Review Date(s)

Progress

(Met or Not Met)

5.1, 5.1.3, 5.3, 5.3.3, 5.4.1

6.4.1 – 1A Technology Supported Inquiry Based Instructions

Daily bulletin will be sent via electronic communication.

Technology Coordinator, Secretary

August 2003-2006

None

N/A

March of each year

Met & ongoing

:CCRIV 2007-2010 Goals<

Technological Tools will be utilized to enhance the student learning environment in a manner addressing the needs of students for preparation in a democratic society.

1) Student learning will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools.

2) Teacher preparation and delivery of instruction will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools improving the student learning environment.

3) The student learning environment will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools for administration, data management, and communications.

4) The student learning environment will be enhanced through the utilization of comparable access of technological tools for students, teachers, and administrators.

5) The student learning environment will be enhanced through efficient technology support for technological tools.

Needs/Weakness

TFA 1 – Student Learning

:Strengths

MAP Scores
Computer in each classroom
Computer Lab with 20 computers
2 I-TV classrooms for advanced classes
Technology Tools including Portable Smart board System and digital cameras
Advanced Technology/Computer Classes
All classrooms have Internet connection
eMINTS classrooms 3, 4, 5, 6, 7-12 Science, 7-12 English, 7-12 Social Studies
Elementary uses Accelerated Reader and Reading Counts as supplemental tools & Scholastic Management Suite for assessment

:Weaknesses

Not all classes effectively integrate technology
Limited access to the computer lab
Overall poor student technology skill level
No district technology standards for students

TFA 2 – Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction

:Strengths

Teacher Computer Buy Program
Curriculum Guides include technology integration
PDC monies for teachers to support training

:Weaknesses

Low teacher technology skill level
Limited access to technology support for equipment
Limited use of technology integration with daily or weekly lessons plans
Limited technological tools for instruction use in individual classrooms

TFA 3 – Administration/Data Management/Communication Processes

:Strengths

Computerized system for maintaining student and school data (SIS program)
Community communication done by technology with School Website, School Newsletter, and Cable Channel 78
Technology policies have been adopted, student and staff AUP
Terminal Server for networked administrative data management
CIPA compliant

:Weaknesses

No definite Total Cost of Ownership figures
Electronic communication is not utilized throughout the district
No formal system for addressing technology funding needs

TFA 4 – Resource Distribution and Use

:Strengths

Computer Lab
T-1 connection from MOREnet
Windows 2000 Terminal Server
Mac OS X Server
2 black laser network printers, 2 color laser network printer
2 networked printer/copier/scanner devices
Every class has a networked computer and color printer

:Weaknesses

Aging equipment
Limited Computer Lab access to only 4 class periods per day
Most classrooms have only one computer
No equipment replacement cycle
Need for Smart board system in each classroom

TFA 5 – Technical Support

:Strengths

Technology Repair Forms
Easily available consultants
½ time Technology Coordinator

:Weaknesses

Need to create Educational Technology Specialist responsibilities
Limited availability with the Technology Coordinator’s schedule
Repair on some equipment cannot be done due to age

:CCRIV 2007-2010

TFA 1

Student Learning<

Student Learning TFA
Student Learning Data Analysis
Goal - Student learning will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools.
Data Item		eMINTS classroom environment
	Strength/ Weakness	Strength & Weakness
	Analysis Source	Technology Committee Needs Assessment Standardized Assessment Local Assessments
	Show Me Standards & Technology	Goals 1,2,3,4 Successful completion of Freshmen Keyboarding is a graduation requirement. No Technology Standards are currently approved by the school district.
	Curriculum/ Instruction	Research has shown that student learning is increased when eMINTS philosophies are used to aid in the presentation of curriculum and instruction to provide the opportunity to address a variety of learning styles.
	Access and Use	By embracing the eMINTS program and working towards expanding areas of it into other classrooms (access is set at 1 computer for every 2 students, teacher laptops, Smart board systems, digital camera, and printers), access to technology becomes more equitable for all students.
	Policies & Procedures	CSIP Curriculum Guides AUP
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3

Data Item		Technology is used to increase our course offerings
	Strength/ Weakness	Strength
	Analysis Source	Technology Committee Needs Assessment Profiler Survey Standardized Assessments Local Assessments Graduation & College Entrance Requirements
	Show Me Standards & Technology	Goals 1,2,3,4 Successful completion of Freshmen Keyboarding is a graduation requirement. No Technology Standards are currently approved by the school district.
	Curriculum/ Instruction	Curriculum is increased by utilizing I-TV to provide courses and enhance instruction in these areas. Technology also aids in the curriculum of advanced computer courses that allow students to receive instruction on work place ready computer skills.
	Access and Use	Assess to advanced classes is provided to students via the I-TV network and the Vocational Computer Courses.
	Policies & Procedures	CSIP Curriculum Guides Course Syllabi AUP
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3

Data Item		Not all classes effectively integrate technology
	Strength/ Weakness	Weakness
	Analysis Source	Technology Committee Needs Assessment Profiler Survey Local Assessments
	Show Me Standards & Technology	Goals 1,2,3,4 Successful completion of Freshmen Keyboarding is a graduation requirement. No Technology Standards are currently approved by the school district.
	Curriculum/ Instruction	Curriculum needs to focus on so that technology is addressed in the instructional process to aid students in learning.
	Access and Use	Since not all classes effectively integrate technology, not all students have equitable access to technology. The students who take computer classes or class that spend time in the computer lab have more experience in utilizing technology for learning.
	Policies & Procedures	CSIP AUP Copyright & Licensing Curriculum Guides Course Syllabi
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3

Student Learning TFA
Student Learning Objectives
Goal - Student learning will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools.
Objective 1		To improve the classroom environment by expanding the eMINTS model
	Expected Progress	5 elementary classrooms and 5 high school classrooms will have some elements of the eMINTS environment.
	Measured Progress	At the end of each school year, the Technology Coordinator will inventory the classroom technology resources and compare them to the expected progress of resources for classrooms.
	Attainable	This is an attainable objective for the district if the funding sources can be found.
	Will benefit student learning	Research has shown that student learning is increased when eMINTS philosophies are used to aid in the presentation of curriculum and instruction to provide the opportunity to address a variety of learning styles.
	Address Weakness	eMINTS classroom environment
	Address Learner Needs	All students need to be provided with an environment that is conducive to learning. Students need to be put into a classroom that will provide opportunities for all students to excel.

Objective 2		To maintain course offerings that meet the needs of students
	Expected Progress	Continue to offer 7 courses via I-TV and 4 courses focused on technology skills
	Measured Progress	Every year the high school class schedule will be created to include the course offerings to measure the number of courses offered with technology to meet the needs of students.
	Attainable	This is an attainable goal for the district as there is strong support for both types of course offerings.
	Will benefit student learning	Student learning will greatly benefit from the continuation of offering advanced courses to meet the needs of students.
	Address Weakness	Technology is used to increase our course offerings
	Address Learner Needs	Learners that want to focus on advanced courses in preparation for college or advanced courses in preparation for vocational training have expressed the need for these courses.

Objective 3		To provide students with effectively integrated technology
	Expected Progress	100% of students will have exposure to effectively integrated technology.
	Measured Progress	Teachers will log the usage of technology integration into their lesson plans identifying it in a form designed by the teacher for easy identification of administration.
	Attainable	This is an attainable goal for the district. Even in classrooms where technology is limited to one networked computer per room, technology can be used for activities support instruction.
	Will benefit student learning	If the integration of technology is done at an appropriate level, the variety of instruction delivery will allow for greater student interest and higher learning outcomes.
	Address Weakness	Not all classes effectively integrate technology
	Address Learner Needs	The needs of the learners are to find ways to motivate them to learn. Technology is a proven tool for doing so and integration will help accomplish the meeting these needs.

Student Learning TFA
Student Learning Action Plan
Goal - Student learning will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools.
Objective 1		To improve the classroom environment by expanding the eMINTS model
Action Step 1		5 elementary eMINTS classrooms – Ongoing from previous plan
	Correction Strategies	3^rd & 4^th continuation of the eMINTS program 5^th & 6^th continuation of the eMINTS program 2^nd will have teacher laptop, printer, Smart Board system, digital camera
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Technology Coordinator, Elementary Principal, Superintendent, Teachers
	Timeline	March 2010	Review Dates	March of each year
	Estimated Cost	$63,200	Funding Source	eMINTS grant, TAG, district funding

Action Step 2		9 high school classrooms will have eMINTS resources – Ongoing from previous plan
	Correction Strategies	Business classroom, English classroom, Math classroom, Science classroom, Social Sciences classroom will have elements of the eMINTS environment (laptop, printer, Smart Board system). If funding permits, the classrooms will then start to add student computers.
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Technology Coordinator, Elementary Principal, Superintendent, Teachers
	Timeline	March 2009	Review Dates	March of each year
	Estimated Cost	$46,000	Funding Source	Funding sources are yet to be determined due to financial stipulations. All possible grants will be applied for.

Objective 2		To maintain course offerings that meet the needs of students
Action Step 1		Offer at least 7 I-TV courses.
	Correction Strategies	Continue participation in the MITE Network for I-TV courses. Utilize 2^nd I-TV classroom.
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Technology Coordinator, Counselor, High School Principal
	Timeline	March 2010	Review Dates	April of each year
	Estimated Cost	$19,000	Funding Source	District Funding of MITE Network

Action Step 2		Offer at least 3 advanced computer courses.
	Correction Strategies	Continue to have teachers qualified to teach advanced computer courses. Certification of business teacher.
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Computer Teacher, Business Teacher, Superintendent, High School Principal
	Timeline	March 2010	Review Dates	March of each year
	Estimated Cost	None	Funding Source	N/A

Objective 3		To provide students with effectively integrated technology
Action Step 1		Provide class appropriate software for technology projects & assignments.
	Correction Strategies	Software requests will be made by teachers and researched by the Technology Coordinator to provide software that will enhance the curriculum.
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Technology Coordinator, Elementary Principal, High School Principal
	Timeline	April 2010	Review Dates	April of each year
	Estimated Cost	Varies depending on requests.	Funding Source	Funding sources are yet to be determined due to financial stipulations. All possible grants will be applied for.

Action Step 2		Provide integration help in the classroom during instructional time with students.
	Correction Strategies	Technology Coordinator will work w/ teachers during their instruction time to provide help as needed. Technology Coordinator has received certification as eMINTS Instructional Specialist.
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Technology Coordinator, Classroom Teachers
	Timeline	March 2009	Review Dates	Monthly
	Estimated Cost	Based on Job Description - Salary	Funding Source	Grants & other PDC Technology grant monies (Title IID) & District Funding

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TFA 2

Teacher Preparation

& Delivery of Instruction<

Teacher Preparation TFA
Teacher Data Analysis
Goal - Teacher preparation and delivery of instruction will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools improving the student learning environment.
Data Item		District Teacher Computer Buy Program
	Strength/ Weakness	Strength
	Analysis Source	Technology Committee Needs Assessment Profiler Survey Communication Tools
	Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction	With an increase of teachers having technology for personal use, their skill level will increase allowing for progress in skills needed to more effectively implement technology in to instruction.
	Access and Use	All teachers and staff are given the opportunity to purchase equipment on a payment plan with the school for personal technology.
	Policies & Procedures	CSIP Licensing & Copyright
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3

Data Item		Limited use of technology integration with daily or weekly lesson plans
	Strength/ Weakness	Weakness
	Analysis Source	Technology Committee Needs Assessment Profiler Survey Student & Teacher Standards Inventory
	Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction	Teachers need to use the technology available in the school district on a more frequent level to incorporate technology into daily or weekly lessons. Technology is a useful tool for increasing the variety of instructional delivery styles that needs to be used.
	Access and Use	While not all technological tools are available in classroom, the access and usage of the tools in the classroom and lab need to be used at an increasing level.
	Policies & Procedures	CSIP Curriculum Guides Licensing & Copyright Course Syllabi
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3

Data Item		Reported average teacher technology skill level of 60%
	Strength/ Weakness	Weakness
	Analysis Source	Technology Committee Needs Assessment Profiler Survey Student & Teacher Standards
	Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction	Teachers need to operate at a high technology skill level meeting the NETS for teacher in order to be expected to be prepared for integrating technology or using it as a delivery tool for instruction.
	Access and Use	Even if the teachers have mastered a high skill level, they need to have access to technological tools and be prepared to use them effectively in instruction.
	Policies & Procedures	CSIP Curriculum Guides
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3

Teacher Preparation TFA
Teacher Objectives
Goal - Teacher preparation and delivery of instruction will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools improving the student learning environment.
Objective 1		To increase participation in the District Computer Buy Program
	Expected Progress	At least 5 staff members will participate in the program each year.
	Measured Progress	The contracts will be turned into the Technology Coordinator by the assigned program deadline of the last Friday in October. The Purchase Orders for each participate will be kept in the main office with the bookkeeper allocating the funds to the code for the Program. A report will be given to the School Board of Education as to the number of participates and the amount spent.
	Attainable	This is an attainable goal for the district, because in the past year 7 staff members participated and 8 the year before.
	Will benefit teacher preparation and delivery of instruction	Teachers who have technology available for them at home and for their personal use will be more excited and comfortable with implementing technology into instruction.
	Correspond to planned timeline	Implementation of the program is already done on a yearly basis. The timeline is to continue this process by starting the second Monday in October and ending contract purchase date the last Friday in October with the first payment to be deducted from November paycheck.
	Address Data Item Weakness	District Teacher Computer Buy Program
	Address Teacher Needs	Teachers and staff at any level will have the same opportunities to purchase equipment allowing for the meeting of a need of employees to have technology for personal use.

Objective 2		To increase the integration of technology into 20% of instructional time
	Expected Progress	100% of all teachers will integrate technology into 20% of their instructional time.
	Measured Progress	Teachers will log the usage of technology integration into their lesson plans identifying it in a form designed by the teacher for easy identification of administration.
	Attainable	This is an attainable goal for the district. Even in classrooms where technology is limited to one networked computer per room, technology can be used for activities support instruction (checking the weather).
	Will benefit teacher preparation and delivery of instruction	If the integration of technology is done at an appropriate level, the variety of instruction delivery will allow for greater student interest and higher learning outcomes.
	Correspond to planned timeline	This process will be recommended for completing the 2007-2008 school year. However, a required effort starting with the 2008-2009 school year and complete mastery by the end of the 2009-2010 school year.
	Address Data Item Weakness	Limited use of technology integration with daily or weekly lesson plans
	Address Teacher Needs	All grade levels and disciplines will put forth the effort to meet the need of increasing the amount of technology integration.

Objective 3		To increase the average teacher technology skill level from 60% to 70%
	Expected Progress	The district will have a reported self-evaluated teacher skill level of 70%.
	Measured Progress	Teachers will complete a yearly Needs Assessment and Profiler Survey to determine the current skill level. A comparison with the previous results will be done to determine the level of increase.
	Attainable	This is an attainable goal as the district works to provide scheduled time for teachers to increase their technology skills and make more available help for increasing these skills.
	Will benefit teacher preparation and delivery of instruction	If teachers have a high skill level with technology, then the preparation of lessons using technology will be easier. Therefore, the integration of technology as a delivery method will increase as the teacher preparation increase in relation to the skill level increasing.
	Correspond to planned timeline	The focus on this objective will start with the 2007-2008 school year with completion expected by the end of the 2008-2009 school year.
	Address Data Item Weakness	Reported average teacher technology skill level of 60%
	Address Teacher Needs	All teachers and staff will work towards the need of increasing technology skill levels.

Teacher Preparation TFA
Teacher Preparation Plan
Goal - Teacher preparation and delivery of instruction will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools improving the student learning environment.
Objective 1		To increase participation in the District Computer Buy Program
Action Step 1		Teachers and staff will be encouraged to participate in the program.
	Correction Strategies	Handouts will be given to the teachers and staff with the guidelines for the program. Help will be provided for teachers and staff in making wise technology purchases.
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Technology Coordinator, Elementary Principal, Bookkeeper
	Timeline	October 2009	Review Dates	November of each year
	Estimated Cost	$13,000 per year initial	Funding Source	District pays the initial purchase price and participants pay back the district on a one year, two year, or initial purchase payment plan.

Objective 2		To increase the integration of technology into 20% of instructional time
Action Step 1		Teachers will document their integration of technology during instructional time
	Correction Strategies	Administrators will encourage teachers to log their time using technology in their instructional time by creating a personal system of identification in their lesson plans.
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Teachers, Elementary Principal, High School Principal
	Timeline	2007-2010	Review Dates	Either Per Semester or Per Year based on Principal’s request
	Estimated Cost	None	Funding Source	N/A

Action Step 2		Integration help will be provided for teachers to create ways to integrate technology.
	Correction Strategies	Technology Coordinator will work w/ teachers during their instruction time to provide help as needed. Technology Coordinator has received certification as eMINTS Instructional Specialist
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Technology Coordinator, Teachers
	Timeline	August 2008	Review Dates	January of each year
	Estimated Cost	Depending on Job Responsibilities - Salary	Funding Source	District Salary

Objective 3		To increase the average teacher technology skill level from 60% to 70%
Action Step 1		Setup scheduled Technology Training Time.
	Correction Strategies	On 2 Wednesdays a month Technology Time will be scheduled from 3:30 – 5:30 for September through April each year excluding December for eMINTS teachers as refreshers. Other teachers are able to come.
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Technology Coordinator
	Timeline	April 2010	Review Dates	Monthly
	Estimated Cost	Stipend	Funding Source	Professional Development

Action Step 2		At the beginning of each school year, training will be done with new faculty on the grade keeping program and the school network.
	Correction Strategies	The elementary principal, high school principal, and technology coordinator will schedule times for in-services to be done for both new and returning employees.
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Technology Coordinator, Elementary Principal, High School Principal
	Timeline	September yearly	Review Dates	September of each year
	Estimated Cost	None	Funding Source	Professional Development for refreshments

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TFA 3

Administration/

Data Management/

Communication<

Administration TFA
Administration, Management & Communications Data Analysis
Goal - The student learning environment will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools for administration, data management, and communications.
Data Item		Electronic Communication is not utilized throughout the district
	Strength/ Weakness	Weakness
	Analysis Source	Technology Committee Needs Assessment Profiler Survey Data Management Tools Administrative Networking Tools Communication Tools
	Administration/ Data Management/ Communication	The usage of electronic communication will improve the communication process in all areas of the educational setting by increasing the ease and promptness of correspondence between all parties involved in the school.
	Access and Use	All teacher, staff, and administration computers are equipped with the capabilities for electronic communication. The district provides all staff with e-mail accounts.
	Policies & Procedures	CSIP AUP
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3

Data Item		Computerized system for maintaining student & school data used but not fully utilized
	Strength/ Weakness	Strength & Weakness
	Analysis Source	Technology Committee Needs Assessment Data Management Tools Student Information Systems
	Administration/ Data Management/ Communication	The administration and data management of student data would greatly benefit from having a fully utilized system allowing for ease in monitoring student progress & data.
	Access and Use	While the school district has the program SIS, it is not being utilized to its fullest potential. The school district uses the basic features of the program for maintaining student data.
	Policies & Procedures	CSIP Grade Reporting Procedures Student Information Policies
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3

Administration TFA
Administration, Management, & Communications Objectives
Goal - The student learning environment will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools for administration, data management, and communications.
Objective 1		To increase the usage of electronic communication throughout the school district
	Expected Progress	90% of teachers, administrators, and staff will use electronic communication as a form of communicating with in the district.
	Measured Progress	Administration will use electronic communication in correspondence of information with teachers and monitor the response via electronic communication. All electronic technology requests will be logged to determine the usage of electronic communication for technology.
	Attainable	This is an attainable goal for the school district if the administration sets forth the example of electronic communication.
	Will benefit administration, data management, & communication processes	With the effective use of electronic communication, the process of communicating school issues will be accelerated. This will allow for data management of district information to be monitored and recorded by providing a hard copy of dated information and concerns. This allows for communication to the administration to be done without having to wait for the availability of face-to-face time.
	Correspond to planned timeline	The focus on this objective will start with the 2007-2008 school year with completion expected by the end of the 2009-2010 school year.
	Address Weakness	Electronic Communication is not utilized throughout the district
	Address Management Needs (fiscal, attendance)	Everyone will work towards meeting the need for managing school communication on an electronic basis.

Objective 2		To evaluate the effectiveness of the current program used for maintaining student & school data
	Expected Progress	75% of the features being paid for with the SIS program will be utilized.
	Measured Progress	A list of the features available will be compared to a list of features that the school is using.
	Attainable	This is an attainable goal for the school district as it encourages usage of the program.
	Will benefit administration, data management, & communication processes	Having the majority of data management housed in one program will allow for a greater ease in the all areas of the school administration processes.
	Correspond to planned timeline	The focus of this objective will begin with the 2007-2008 school year with a continued effort towards accomplishing this goal by May 2009.
	Address Weakness	Computerized system for maintaining student & school data used but not fully utilized
	Address Management Needs (fiscal, attendance)	There is a strong need for a program that can manage the majority of management needs including areas such as fiscal management, attendance, student fees, and other tasks.

Administration TFA
Administration, Management, & Communications Action Plan
Goal - The student learning environment will be enhanced through the utilization of technological tools for administration, data management, and communications.
Objective 1		To increase the usage of electronic communication throughout the school district
Action Step 1		Administration will set forth the example for usage of electronic communication.
	Correction Strategies	Administration will send electronic Memos and correspondence to staff and encourage electronic responses.
	CSIP/MSIP	6.3, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3	Person Responsible	Superintendent, Elementary Principal, High School Principal
	Timeline	August 2009	Review Dates	March of each year
	Estimated Cost	None	Funding Source	N/A

Action Step 2		Technology requests will be submitted via electronic communication.
	Correction Strategies