Goal 3:  To Provide a Technology Coordination and Maintenance Program

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

A Technology Coordinator has been hired by the district.  All equipment receives regular inspections and routine maintenance on at least an annual basis.  The Curriculum & Student Support Director and Technology Coordinator oversees the implementation of this plan.

An inventory has been developed of all technology resources. The inventory includes software, hardware, printed information and resource materials. All materials and equipment are classified, labeled, cataloged and processed at the time of their acquisition. An electronic database serves as the management system of the inventory of the district’s information technology resources.  A work order system has been developed to establish and maintain a maintenance system for work orders to be received and processed in a timely matter. This system is available on our District website on the Technology Page.  The work order system also serves as an accounting of the number of repairs made to equipment. The district’s insurance policy provides adequate coverage for materials and liability.

Technology resources and materials (hardware and software) are reviewed annually for value to the curriculum in supporting student learning. Those resources or materials that are no longer current or support the goals of the instructional program are withdrawn.

SUPPORTING RESOURCES

Information Resources:

Implement at system that allows effective communication throughout the district.

Deliver effective communications to the school and community through emerging technologies including presence on voice, e-mail, web and broadcast media.

Upgrade media center software services.

Implement an AUP for non-contracted employees, students, and community guests who have access to the communications system.

Provide students and staff access to information beyond the physical limits of the classroom walls.

Connect networked computers in each classroom to an internet server—goal would be six drops and desktops per classroom.

Maintain dialogue with Iosco RESA and Bay Arenac ISD.

Human Resources:

Curriculum & Student Support Director and Technology Coordinator will assume responsibilities.

Peer Teams are established throughout the district as building resources.  These teams include:  Ameritech Team, Act II Team and key persons (media centers) in each building.

Time as a Resource:

Staff will apply technology to enhance their professional practice and to increase their own productivity and that of others.

Employ technology for communication and collaboration among colleagues, staff, parents, students and the larger community.

Create and participate in learning communities that stimulate, nurture, and support faculty and staff in using technology to improve productivity.

Use technology to advance organizational improvement.

Through the effective use of integration and use of technology, time will become a resource for student learning and enhancing the productivity of the school.

Day to day operations, such as attendance, grading, etc. provide us with more accurate information for planning and predicting as well as time for productive teaching.  The district will continue to pursue technology that serves as tools for staff to speed up our daily processes, such as inventories, library catalogues, purchase orders, and district forms.

Policies as a Resource:

This adopted Tech Plan will serve as a guiding tool for the district.

The building Principals, District Curriculum & Student Support Director and Technology Coordinator will approve all technology purchases, software, equipment, hardware, etc.  This will assure alignment with curriculum standards, School Improvement/NCA goals and technology compatibility with existing equipment.  All purchases will be submitted by the building Principals to Central Office.

It is the district expectation that only District adopted and purchased software is used on District owned computers.