2013-2016 Technology Plan - Osceola County School District

Administrative and Instructional Technology
Number of
Techs at
the School
Percentage
Older or
Obsolete
Still in Use
Students
Per
Computer
Students
Per Tech
Computers
Per Tech
Older or
Obsolete
Per Tech
Michigan Avenue Elementary
School 1 39% 3.2 819 258 101
Lakeview Elementary School 1 38% 4.7 1,099 234 90
Pleasant Hill Elementary School 1 38% 4.5 1,129 252 97
Boggy Creek Elementary School 1 37% 5.0 855 172 64
St. Cloud Middle School 1 33% 4.3 912 212 69
Cypress Elementary School 1 30% 3.5 1,095 311 94
Deerwood Elementary School 1 30% 3.6 1,136 317 96
Mill Creek Elementary School 1 27% 6.6 915 139 38
Parkway Middle School 2 21% 5.7 551 96 20
Poinciana High School 2 18% 4.5 1,079 192 34
Kissimmee Elementary School 1 17% 3.0 1,019 345 60
Gateway High School 2 16% 2.9 1,121 387 63
Highlands Elementary School 1 14% 4.7 1,009 215 30
Professional And Technical HS 2 13% 5.6 159 35 5
Kissimmee Middle School 3 11% 2.5 423 171 19
Denn John Middle School 1 9% 4.5 1,080 240 21
Narcoossee Community School 1 7% 4.1 914 225 15
Hickory Tree Elementary School 1 6% 4.4 887 200 12
Thacker Avenue Elementary 1 3% 5.1 989 195 5
Celebration School 2 0% 2.1 486 229 0
Discovery Intermediate 2 0% 3.2 605 189 0
Source: Osceola District 2001 Technology Resources Survey and Florida Indicators Report 2001 Osceola; district staff.
Cost savings can be realized when standardization is achieved and older/obsolete computers are replaced
on a regular cycle. Standardization guarantees that the amount of time it takes to troubleshoot problems is
reduced because systems are compatible, networks run more efficiently because operating systems are
current, and training costs for support staff are minimized. In addition, by providing guidelines for the
equipment replacement cycle, the district lessens the burden for schools to synchronize budgets and
upgrades with districtwide initiatives and it allows the district to leverage its purchasing power more
effectively.
Replacement policy needed
By developing a replacement policy that systematically replaces older, out-of-warranty computers, the
district benefits in several ways. By improving compliance with standardization guidelines and by
eliminating out-of-warranty computers, cost savings can be realized by reducing the number of hours
required for technicians to maintain and repair computers allowing on-site technicians more time to focus
on integrating technology into the curriculum. Additionally, the district can ensure that equity in the
distribution of modern technology is maintained and that new technology is available to all students
districtwide. Moreover, the district can leverage its purchasing power by negotiating large volume
acquisitions of standardized equipment around a regular purchasing cycle and thereby take advantage of
volume discounts.
6-18 OPPAGA
2013 Educational Technology Plan 18/40 School District of Osceola County Florida