EPSDtechintplan2004

Technology Budget Analysis
The 2003-04 budget allocated 53% of funds for replacement equipment and 17% for new
equipment in classrooms and administrative offices. Replacing classroom and lab
computers with more powerful desktop and laptop computers supports the increasing
complexity of graphics oriented, highly interactive academic software programs that
enhance the curriculum and expand the learning experience far beyond the walls of the
traditional classroom. The Curriculum Revision Cycle presents opportunities to improve
curriculum as guided by state standards while exploring appropriate academic technology
to support classroom and academic goals.
Transitioning from the Service Bureau Model of the CLIU to the Application Service
Provider model of Pentamation has necessitated a sweeping cultural change as the district
assumed the responsibility for the statistical manipulation of data necessary for in-district
production of reports (state reports, report cards, transcripts, etc.) that had formerly been
provided by the CLIU support staff. Replacing office computers and introducing highoutput
printers, as well as providing teacher workstations, were requirements for the
implementation of the student management system. Training, support and customization
continue to be critical components for the long-term success of the transition. Noting the
following chart, funding for the student management system is included in the categories
Software, Support Services, and Contracts.
2003-2004 Information Technology Budget
Support
Services
Contracts
and Repairs
Software &
Supplies
New
Equipment
Replacement
Equipment
Mileage,
Post., Misc. Totals
Elementary Classrooms $30,000.00 $5,000.00 $14,000.00 $53,300.00 $310,000.00 $900.00 $413,200.00
Secondary Classrooms $22,000.00 $7,000.00 $13,500.00 $53,300.00 $125,000.00 $500.00 $221,300.00
Offices (IT, Admin, Bldgs.) $5,000.00 $2,000.00 $118,000.00 $25,000.00 $48,200.00 $4,500.00 $202,700.00
Networking (Infrastructure) $10,200.00 $43,000.00 $30,000.00 $27,000.00 $40,000.00 $900.00 $151,100.00
Additional LCD projectors were distributed to all schools, supplying at least one
projector per department, pod, team, or grade, depending upon the logistical setup of the
school. School libraries continue to act as distribution points for shared projectors on an
as-needed basis. Palm Pilots, digital cameras, scanners, software, and additional printers
were placed throughout the district in response to the requests of teachers incorporating
the use of digital photography and video-editing as students produce graphically
enhanced projects. Where needed throughout the district, television sets were replaced
with new models, to provide classroom access to satellite programming and educational
cable TV.
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