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SPENDING
PLAN
A. Projected Funding Issues of limited funding continue to be central in the decision-making regarding expansion or improvement of the technology infrastructure in the district. The district’s technology infrastructure has been significantly improved in two of the schools through support from the STAR-W grant, which has concluded. We plan to use other avenues of funding such as the Stafford Township Education Foundation. Items that are planned for the next three years include: Upgrading from 100Mbps WAN speed to 1Gbps or greater • Outfitting the remaining three campuses with a full coverage, enterprise wireless solution• Upgrading the remaining two buildings with 2Gbps backbone fiber between networkclosets • Outfitting remaining classrooms with two to four student computers each
* Costs listed are approximate
The Technology Department’s approved budget for the 2007-08 fiscal year is approximately $356,000 and includes substantial commitments for licensing fees, maintenance contracts and line charges for internet and videoconferencing.
B. Sources of funds to support student access to technology Funding to ensure that students have access to technology is received from: • No Child Left Behind funding• IDEA funding• Local District Funds• Technology Support Services provided for a fee to neighboring school districts• Stafford Township Education FoundationSources of funds to support professional development Funding to ensure that teachers are prepared to integrate technology is received from: • No Child Left Behind funding• IDEA funding• Local District Funds• Stafford Township Education Foundation
C. Board Approval and Technology Budget for 2007-2008 School Year The Board approval and technology budget for the 2007-2008 school year are attached as Appendix C.
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