Vance County Schools Educational Technology Plan

The Vance County School System is committed to educating

all students to prepare them for lifelong learning

and productive citizenship.

The Vance County Board of Education

Tommy Riddle, Chairperson

Gloria White, Vice-Chairperson

Emeron J. Cash, Sr.

Pete Falkner

Robert L. Duke

Margaret A. Ellis

Ronald B. Kinsley

Superintendent, Dr. Norman Shearin

Director of Technology, Marsha S. Abbott

Vance County Schools

Post Office Box 7001

1724 Graham Avenue

Henderson, North Carolina 27536-7001

Phone: 252-492-2127

Fax: 252-438-6119

www.vcs.k12.nc.us

November 1, 2005

Necessary Components for the LEA Technology Plans

North Carolina G. S. § Article 8, Part 3A 115c-102.6A-C(16).

In order for local education agencies to meet requirements as set forth in North Carolina General Statute § Article 8, Part 3A 115c-102.6C-A, each section of the plan must include at least one strategy or objective that addresses the following:

High Student Performance

1. Mathematics/reading scores improvement
2. Classroom use of student resources
3. IMPACT model implementation
4. Computer Skills Test score improvement
5. Computer Skills Curriculum implementation
6. Information Skills Curriculum implementation
7. Technology integration across the curriculum
8. Student distance learning opportunities
9. Assistive technology availability

Healthy Students in Safe, Orderly and Caring Schools

1. School campus security (video, alarms, metal detectors, etc.)
2. School bus security (video, radios, cell phones, etc.)
3. Student and Staff ID systems
4. Student Information/Tracking Systems (SIMS/NCWISE, nutrition, etc.)
5. Internet and email filtering
6. Classroom telephone systems and other communications devices
7. Website use (district, school and classroom)

Quality Teachers Administrators and Staff

1. Teacher/staff skills assessment

2. Diverse training resources (local and online including DPI resources)

3. Follow-up support

4. Local certification and professional development requirements

5. Ethical and professional standards

6. Evaluation of training

Strong Family, Community and Business Support

1. Email access (staff, students)
2. Public relations (use of local Broadcast Media)
3. School and teacher websites
4. Learning Centers
5. Partnerships
6. Teacher/staff and student Internet and file access

Effective and Efficient Operations

1. Policy
2. Budget
3. Personnel
4. Security
5. Administrative Applications
6. Hardware
7. Infrastructure-School Local Area Networks and District Wide Area Networks

Technology Committee Members

All committee members have been involved in the development of this plan and support its implementation.

Name Title Representing Group

Dr. Norman Shearin Superintendent Vance County Schools

Dr. Marty Smith Exec.Director Federal Grants Vance County Schools

Marsha Abbott Director of Technology Vance County Schools

Robert Duke Board Member Vance County Schools

Michael Putney Principal Dabney Elementary

Kelly Shotwell Information Systems Dir. Vance County Schools

Pam Bello Dir. Workforce Dev. Vance County Schools

Ruth Wilson Career Dev. Specialist Southern Vance High

Patty Kennedy Dir. Exceptional Children Vance County Schools

Rudi Ligon Finance Officer Vance County Schools

Tommy Riddle Board Member Vance County Schools

Terri Hedrick Community Schools Director Vance County Schools

Demarcus Simmons Software Services Vance County Schools

Benji White Technician Vance County Schools

Woody Kerley Technician Vance County Schools

Alan Brickey Technician Vance County Schools

Wil McLean Exec.Director, Personnel Vance County Schools

Leo Taylor Marketing Representative Sprint

Dr. Trixie Brooks Exec. Director, Curriculum Vance County Schools

Technology Team Members

Susan Hoyle Media Specialist Aycock Elementary

JoAnn Hasenfus Media Specialist Dabney Elementary

Lydia Derr Media Specialist Clark Street Elementary

Dorothy Perry Kindergarten Teacher Carver Elementary

Devonne Teasley Computer Specialist New Hope Elementary

Rick Mallory Computer Specialist E.M. Rollins Elementary

Kim Burton Media Specialist Zeb Vance Elementary

LaTrenda Hawkins Media Assistant L.B. Yancey Elementary

Gale Perkinson Secretary E.O. Young Elementary

Sadaris Edgerton Computer Specialist Pinkston Street Elementary

Brenda Wiard Media Specialist Northern Vance High School

Rey Horner Testing Coordinator Southern Vance High School

Donald Evans Computer Specialist Western Vance High School

Tonya Williams Computer Specialist Eaton-Johnson Middle School

Annie Fields Media Specialist Henderson Middle School

School Technology Teams

Aycock Elementary School Carver Elementary School

Frank Wiggins, Principal Michael Myrick, Principal

Velma Robertson Melissa Dancy-Smith

Susan Fletcher Jan Ellington

Marcia Ward Dorothy Perry

Margie Kittrell Patricia Adams-Ellis

Paula Wilson

Cynthia Sanders

Christine Van-Spankeren

Susan Hoyle

Kathy Hight

Christy Morgan

The Vision for Technology in Vance County Schools

Vance County Schools has developed an educational technology plan to support the system’s mission of educating all students to prepare them for life-long learning and productive citizenship. This plan addresses that mission through the use of technology tools as integral components of teaching and learning in its K-12 schools. It reflects the overall mission and goals of Vance County Schools within those adopted by the North Carolina State Board of Education.

Vance County Schools’ Vision Statement reflects the comprehensive approach the system uses to coordinate all resources in the development of strategies for achieving student success.

FACILITIES CURRICULUM

PERSONNEL

TECHNOLOGY

Vance County Schools envisions . . .

a school system that is focused on instruction: a system that fully integrates resources and personnel in a plan for promoting effective teaching and learning,

school facilities and equipment designed to adequately support and maintain the needs of its instructional program,

a school system in which every student and every employee has access, through training and availability, to a computer-based communications system that will connect them to each other, their community and the world.

Specifically, the Vance County Schools Technology Plan reflects the strategic priorities of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the Vance County School Board which include: high student achievement; safe and orderly schools; quality professionals; effective, efficient operations; and community and family support.

Section I: High Student Performance

Current Situation

Technology tools help expand opportunities for students, teachers and administrators. Particularly in a low wealth system, technology helps everyone work more productively and reduces the disadvantages of geographic isolation and economic disparity. Technology tools promote the core values of continuous improvement and design- in quality and prevention.

Teachers will use computer-aided strategies to individualize instruction, monitor student progress, maintain up-to-date resources, align curriculum materials and student products, and provide experiences that align with work world needs and skills. Students will become more responsible for their own learning as they design projects, conduct research and create classroom presentations that link knowledge and performance.

Since 1995, Vance County Schools has increased efforts to integrate technology into the instructional program. With more accessibility to technology tools, connectivity and system-wide licensed software, there has been a marked increase in the use of technology as a method of and support for instruction at all levels.

Administrators and teachers are using technology to track and analyze student performance and to plan for instructional modifications as needed. All schools use ABC Tools and where applicable, VOCATS results to identify needs and adjust instructional programs. The A+ Software program is networked at every school and is used to track student progress, evaluate skills levels and provide remediation of students throughout the school year. Accelerated Reader is also available in all schools and Accelerated Math will soon be system-wide. Skills Bank and other development software are being used by many teachers to further assess and assist student growth.

Technology tools are being used with all ability levels and all learning styles. The original concentration of technology from the 1995 Instructional Technology Plan began with grade six. The level of available technology has varied from school to school dependent upon in-house planning and parent support. The goal of the Vance County School Board and the technology department is to assure that every student in every school in the system has equitable access to and opportunity for the instructional enhancements available through the integration of technology. In the last two years, the student to computer ratio variance between schools has narrowed with all schools lowering the ratio to a system average of 1:4.

In 2004, 15 teachers have been designated to serve as technology integration facilitators for their schools. These teachers receive extensive technology training, technology equipment and software for the school, stipends and Ending June 2009 support from the central level technology and instructional departments. The facilitator serves as a resource for the teachers and students in his/her school to provide instructional resources and training to expand and improve the technology skills, teaching styles, and overall academic achievement of the students.

In 2004-2005, 81.4% of Vance County Schools’ students passed both components of the Computer Skills Test. Students not passing both of these tests are provided remediation and re-testing. It is anticipated that with increased opportunities for use, and by infusing the Information Skills and Technology Computer Skills curricula from kindergarten, the yearly percentage of students passing will increase and the need for remediation and re-testing will diminish accordingly.

Vance County Schools currently uses Test Magic in grades 3-5 at four elementary schools. It is currently being deployed to the remaining 6 elementary and the 2 middle schools. The district is in the process of creating assessments with Test Magic to be used by all schools to prepare for the NC End-Of-Grade tests. Students take the test via paper/pencil and the answer documents are then scanned back into Test Magic for analysis. All elementary and middle schools are currently using Study Island to provide students with the opportunity to practice specific goals and objectives to the level of mastery. Accelerated Reader and Star Reading are used in all elementary and middle schools. Currently, two high schools are using Accelerated Reader with access at only one high school to Star Reading. The district provides and supports access of a variety of server-based and online instructional programs to support the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSOS). Server-based instructional programs used throughout the district include the following:

Accelerated Reader

Star Reading

Advanced Learning System

Reading Plus

Learning Letter Sounds

Vance County Schools currently offers internet access to 100% of all classrooms. The students to instructional computer ratios vary between schools and grade levels. With high speed internet access in 100% of the classrooms and up-to-date computers in classrooms and labs, students and teachers are integrating a variety of online resources into the curriculum. Online resources include:

College Foundation of NC

Kaleidoscope (NCDPI)

LearnNC

NCWise Owl (NCDPI)

Study Island

Brainchild

The CTE program integrates technology throughout the curriculum. CTE serves 100% of the middle school students in a comprehensive computer technology program that includes three business education courses. These courses deliver appropriate instruction in computer literacy and allow students to explorer career decision-making as well as develop future four-year education plans. Students are given the opportunity to master advanced computer skills in a variety of CTE courses and areas at the high school level. The program offers opportunities for credentials and certification in several areas. Technologies introduced include speech recognition, hand-held devices, alternative input devices, graphic imaging, virtual reality, audio-video editing, web site development, network administration, media storage, disk imaging, and computer engineering technology. The table below lists the program areas that incorporate technology.

Middle School	High School
Keyboarding	Agricultural Education
Business Computer Technology	Business Education
Exploring Business Technologies	Family & Consumer Sciences
	Health Occupations
	Marketing Education
	Technology Education
	Trade & Industrial Education
	Career Development
	Cosmetology

Currently, the CTE program offers online distance learning through Vance Granville Community College. The three distance learning classes available through VGCC are listed below:

ACA 115 College Study Skills

Eng III Writing

Art III

Fourteen schools have full-time media specialists. Additionally, each elementary and middle school currently has one full time media assistant. Currently, all media centers in the district are automated with the exception of the alternative school. Follett software is being used across the district for library automation. This automated checkout system makes flexible access in the center more manageable. Students are able to search for books and other resources from computers throughout the school. Access to the catalog is provided in all classrooms and labs.

High Student Performance: Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that addresses the following:

1. Mathematics/reading scores improvement
2. Classroom use of student resources
3. IMPACT model implementation
4. Computer Skills Test score improvement
5. Computer Skills Curriculum implementation
6. Information Skills Curriculum implementation
7. Technology integration across the curriculum
8. Student distance learning opportunities
9. Assistive technology availability

Strategic Priority 1: High Student Performance
Strategic Goal: (Please check.) q Every child ready for school q Rigorous and relevant academic standards and assessment systems for every student q Every student masters essential knowledge and skills q Every student graduates from high school q Every student a life long learner and ready for work
Objective 1.1 Improve EOG scores in 3^rd through 5th grades in reading and math by 10%
Strategy	Resources Needed (Human & Material)	Person(s) Responsible	Budget Needs	Funding Sources	Time-line (Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)	Method of Evaluation	Evaluation Results June, 2006
1.1.1 All grades 3-5 teachers will use Study Island software	Study Island	Teachers Principal/Asst. Principal Technology Staff	$12,000	State funds	June 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Study Island Usage Reports

1.1.2 Implement the use of the Accelerated Math and Star Math Software	Accelerated Math Star Math	Curriculum Staff Technology Staff Teachers	$45,0000 $5,000 Staff Development	State funds	November 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	District Reports
1.1.3 Implement the use of Test Magic Software	Test Magic Software Scanners	Curriculum Staff Technology Staff Teachers	$24,829 $3,000 Staff Development	State Funds Federal Funds	Beginning November 2005 (Curriculum – collect data after each test Technology – collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Benchmark Test Results
1.1.4 Provide additional instructional time for level 1, level 2 and low level 3 students through the use of technology before and after school and on Saturdays	Study Island Computer Labs Tutors	Technology Staff Teachers Tutors	TBD	State Funds	Beginning August 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Attendance Records Study Island Usage Reports

1.1.5 Ensure that a complete and appropriate PEP is in place and is being implemented through the use of technology components for 100% of all students scoring at level 1 and/or level 2 on EOG

A+ Software Reading Plus Accelerated Reader

Principals Teachers

N/A

N/A

Beginning October 2005 (Random samples annually – September) Ending June 2009

Completed PEPs

Strategic Priority 1: High Student Performance
Strategic Goal: (Please check.) q Every child ready for school q Rigorous and relevant academic standards and assessment systems for every student q Every student masters essential knowledge and skills q Every student graduates from high school q Every student a life long learner and ready for work
Objective 1.3 Reduce the number of high school students in 9th through 12th grades scoring level 1 and/or level 2 in English I, Algebra I, and Biology by 10%
Strategy	Resources Needed (Human & Material)	Person(s) Responsible	Budget Needs	Funding Sources	Time-line (Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)	Method of Evaluation	Evaluation Results June, 2006
1.2.1 Provide additional instructional time for EOC’s level 1, level 2 or low level 3 students through Nova Net before and after school and on Saturdays	Nova Net Teachers Computer Labs	Director of Technology Nova Net Lab Facilitators Principals	$144,000 $16,000 Staff Development	State Funds	Beginning July 2005 (Evaluate annually – May) Ending June 2009	Attendance records EOC Test Scores Credits Earned
1.2.2 Ensure that a complete and appropriate PEP is in place and is being implemented for 100% of all students scoring at level 1 and/or level 2 on EOG	A+ Software Reading Plus Accelerated Reader	Principals Teachers	N/A	N/A	Beginning August 2005 (Collect random data September and February) Ending June 2009	Completed PEPs

Strategic Priority 1: High Student Performance
Strategic Goal: (Please check.) q Every child ready for school q Rigorous and relevant academic standards and assessment systems for every student q Every student masters essential knowledge and skills q Every student graduates from high school q Every student a life long learner and ready for work
Objective 1.3 Reduce the number of middle grade students in grades 6 through 8 scoring level 1 and/or level 2 in reading and mathematics EOG or by 10%
Strategy	Resources Needed (Human & Material)	Person(s) Responsible	Budget Needs	Funding Sources	Time-line (Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)	Method of Evaluation	Evaluation Results June, 2006
1.3.1 Provide additional instructional time for level 1, level 2, and low level 3 students through Nova Net before and after school and on Saturdays	Nova Net	Director of Technology Teachers	See 1.2.1 above	See 1.2.1 above	Beginning July 2005 (Evaluate annually – June) Ending June 2009	Attendance Records EOG Test Scores

1.3.2 Ensure that a complete and appropriate PEP is in place and is being implemented through the use of technology for 100% of all students scoring at level 1 and/or level 2 on EOG tests in grades 6-8.	A+ Software Reading Plus Accelerated Reader	Principals Teachers	N/A	N/A	Beginning October 2005 (Collect random data - September Ending June 3009	Completed PEPs
1.3.3 Purchase assessment software to administer on-going student assessment	Test Magic Software Scanners	Curriculum Staff Technology Staff Teachers	$8,844 $1,000 Staff Development	State Funds Federal Funds	Beginning November 2005 (Curriculum – collect data after each test Technology – collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Benchmark Test Results
1.3.4 Renew license for existing software (Study Island & Accelerated Math)	Study Island Accelerated Math	Curriculum Staff Technology Staff	$7,200 $800 Staff Development	State Funds	Beginning October 2005 Ending June 2009	License renewal contract EOG Test Results

Strategic Priority 1: High Student Performance
Strategic Goal: (Please check.) q Every child ready for school q Rigorous and relevant academic standards and assessment systems for every student q Every student masters essential knowledge and skills q Every student graduates from high school q Every student a life long learner and ready for work
Objective 1.4 Increase the percentage of 8^th grade students passing the Computer Skills Test by 5%
Strategy	Resources Needed (Human & Material)	Person(s) Responsible	Budget Needs	Funding Sources	Time-line (Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)	Method of Evaluation	Evaluation Results June, 2006
1.4.1 Add 2 middle grade technology facilitators to concentrate on attainment of computer skills	Funding Qualified Candidates	Superintendent Human Resources Director Principals	$64,0000	Local Funds	Beginning August 2006 Ending June 2009	Personnel Report
1.4.2 Require K-8 teachers to incorporate use of computer skills in their course work.	Staff Development Monitoring Time	Technology Staff Curriculum Staff Principals Teachers	In-kind	In-Kind	Beginning August 2005 (Collection of random lesson plans) (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Lesson Plans

1.4.3 Implement a computer skills test at 5^th grade. Pre-test and post-test determine the skills that must be emphasized in grades 6-8 and skills to be addressed at elementary level

Computer Labs Internet Access

Technology Staff Teachers Curriculum Staff Principals

In-kind

In-Kind

Beginning January 2006 (Analyze annually – June) Ending June 2009

5^th Grade Test Reports

Strategic Priority 1: High Student Performance
Strategic Goal: (Please check.) q Every child ready for school q Rigorous and relevant academic standards and assessment systems for every student q Every student masters essential knowledge and skills q Every student graduates from high school q Every student a life long learner and ready for work
Objective 1.5 Provide a variety of opportunities to use technology as an effective tool to support student mastery of essential skills
Strategy	Resources Needed (Human & Material)	Person(s) Responsible	Budget Needs	Funding Sources	Time-line (Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)	Method of Evaluation	Evaluation Results June, 2006
1.5.1 Provide flexible access to Media Centers and Multi-purpose computer labs at all schools	Media Coordinators Technology Specialists	Principals Executive Director of Curriculum	In-Kind	In-Kind	Beginning July 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Media Center Logs/schedule

1.5.2 Provide smart boards and LCD projectors with the appropriate training to all schools	LCD Projector Smart Boards Training Coordinator	Director of Technology Technology Specialist	$10,350 $600 Training	State Funds Federal Funds	Beginning November 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Smart Board Usage Logs Purchase orders
1.5.3 Provide access to media and computer resources for students and staff beyond regular school hours	Volunteers Computer Specialists	Principals Teachers Technology Staff	In-kind	In-kind	Beginning November 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending 2009	Media Center Logs
1.5.4 Provide additional training to teachers on web design	Training Specialist	Director of Technology	In-Kind	In-Kind	Beginning January 2006 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Training Agenda and rosters from professional development
1.5.5 Expand the use of online courses through Learn NC, NCDPI Online Courses	Training Specialist Internet Access	Director of Technology	In-Kind	In-Kind	Beginning January 2006 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Learn NC Logs
1.5.6 Collaborate with Exceptional Children’s Department and 504 Coordinator to determine needs and provide assistive technology devices	Evaluation materials Individual Education Plans (IEP)	Director of Exceptional Children Director of Technology 504 Coordinator	TBD	State Funds Federal Funds	Beginning January 2006 (Maintain a list of EC identified needs) (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	IEPs AMTR District Inventory
1.5.7 Continue to use PDAs to monitor student performance in Reading First schools	Technology Staff	Director of Technology Training Coordinator Reading First Coordinator	In-kind	In-kind	Beginning July 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Help Desk Logs PDA Inventory
1.5.8 Technology and Media Specialists will collaborate with teachers to ensure the implementation of the Information Skills Curriculum	Technology Staff Media Specialists Teachers	Director of Technology Principals	None	None	Beginning January 2006 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Lesson Plans

1.5.9 Continue to support and improve the online distance learning opportunities

Technology Staff Career and Technical Staff Partnership with Vance Granville Community College

Director of Technology Director of Career and Technical Program

$3000

Federal and State

Beginning August 2006 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009

Class rosters Course Completion Credit Reports

Healthy Students in Safe, Orderly and Caring Schools

Current Situation:

Vance County students, staff and parents feel more secure in buildings equipped with instant emergency communications systems. Direct wired, self-reporting fire alarms, stationary and portable warning devices, telephones and/or two-way intercoms in every classroom, portable radios and pagers for administrators and other staff, cell phone access on all school buses, and surveillance systems in secondary schools help focus attention on instruction rather than disruption.

Additional safety measures related to technology include: providing a means of tracking discipline referrals and student behaviors needing attention; providing a follow-up of school absentees through phone master messages for parents; maintaining attendance data for analysis; providing instant emergency and health information; creating a sense of pride and responsibility through the use of video bulletin board and student programming broadcasts to every classroom via closed circuit systems.

Employee photo-ID systems are available to most schools. Most schools within the district require their staff to wear a school photo ID. The high schools require students to have a school-produced photo-ID. Visitor sign in logs are used at each school. At the Administrative Services Building, security has been enhanced to provide a single point of entry manned at all times by a VCS staff member. Guests must register and be escorted for visitation.

Security Resource Officers are in place at all middle and high schools. Security monitoring devices have also been installed at both middle schools and all three high schools.

The district has installed an internet filtering solution, Ifilter, to prevent students from viewing inappropriate material over the internet. This measure complies with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). Since no content filtering solution provides 100% protection from inappropriate materials, such as violence, nudity, obscenity or graphic language which does not server a legitimate pedagogical concern, the user is ultimately responsible for his or her activity on the Internet. Staff and faculty are advised to monitor student Internet usage. The district has also installed an email filtering product called Imail. The email filtering product prevents virus infected email, sexually explicit email, and spam email from affecting the network bandwidth. This filtering product can be expanded to monitor content sensitive email with proper management. Training Classes involving safe internet access have been made available for staff members through central office training and individual school location training.

FORMAT software has been installed which centralizes the free or reduced lunch application process. Computers have been installed in all cafeteria areas to simplify the budgeting, inventory and management processes necessary for operations.

The use of technology has also been made available to the After-School Programs at all schools. Currently computer lab areas are available for use in the After-school programs. The media center at both high schools is open before and after school for student use.

Disciplinary tracking software, Dtrak, has been deployed to all elementary, middle and high schools. This software uses data imported from the existing SIMS, Student Information Management System, to populate the student information.

Healthy Students in Safe, Orderly and Caring Schools: Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that addresses the following:

1. School campus security (video, alarms, metal detectors, etc.)
2. School bus security (video, radios, cell phones, etc.)
3. Student and Staff ID systems
4. Student Information/Tracking Systems (SIMS/NCWISE, nutrition, etc.)
5. Internet and email filtering
6. Classroom telephone systems and other communications devices
7. Website use (district, school and classroom)

Strategic Priority 2: Healthy Students in Safe and Orderly and Caring Schools*
Strategic Goal: (Please check.) q Learning environments inviting and supportive of high student performance q Schools free of controlled and illegal substances and all harmful behavior q Mutual respect of students, teachers, administrators, and parents q Adequate, safe education facilities that support high student performance
Objective 2.1 Increase the safety and security of all school facilities
Strategy	Resources Needed (Human & Material)	Person(s) Responsible	Budget Needs	Funding Sources	Time-line (Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)	Method of Evaluation	Evaluation Results June, 2006
2.1.1 Deploy an individual school ID solution	Cameras and computer equipment and software	Personnel Director Director of Technology	$2,500 yearly	Local, state, federal, other	Beginning July 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	All school employees will have ID badges

2.1.2 Maintain adequate intercom systems in all schools	Intercom Systems Support Contract	Directory of Technology Director of Maintenance	TBD	Local Funds Federal Funds	Beginning January 2006 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Repair Records Inspection Reports
2.1.3 Continue use and maintenance of handheld radios in schools	Batteries/Repair as needed	Principals Director of Maintenance Executive Director of Student Services	$2,000	Federal Funds	Beginning July 2005 (Evaluate annually – June) Ending June 2009	Repair records IT HelpDesk Requests
2.1.4 Deploy visitor badge tracking in elementary schools	Sign In Register	Principals School Office Staff	In-Kind	In-Kind	Beginning July 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Sign In Registers
2.1.5 Maintain current phone service (local and long distance through key services)	Funding	Superintendent Finance Officer	$167,894	Local	Beginning July 2005 (Evaluate annually – June) Ending June 2009	Phone Bills

2.1.6 Implementation of Connect-Ed software for district	Service Subscription	Superintendent District Connect-Ed Administrator Executive Director Federal Programs Director of Technology Public Information Officer	$28,800 initial $25,000 yearly $3,200 Staff Development	Federal Funds TBD, Local Funds	Beginning November 2005 (Evaluate annually – June) Ending June 2009	Usage Reports
2.1.7 Provide safe and accessible Internet resources to all students	Internet Subscription Filtering System	Director of Technology Superintendent	$5,000 yearly	State Funds	Beginning July 2005 (Evaluate annually – June) Ending June 2009	Filtering Reports
2.1.8 Maintain contract for bus driver cell phones	Phones Service Contract	Superintendent Transportation Director	$18,700	Local	Beginning July 2005 (Evaluate annually – June) Ending June 2009	Phone Records
2.1.9 Maintain burglar alarms in all schools	Service Contract	Director of Maintenance	In-Kind	In-Kind	Beginning July 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Monthly Maintenance Checks

2.1.10 Maintain fire alarms in all schools	Service Contract	Director of Maintenance	In-Kind	In-Kind	Beginning July 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Monthly Maintenance Checks
2.1.11 Maintain a system of tracking student incident reports	D-trak Software	Technology Student Services	$3,500	State Funds Federal Funds	Beginning July 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	D-trak Reports
2.1.12 Maintain administrative and support emergency paging systems	Service Contract	E-rate Coordinator Director of Technology Finance Officer	$18,244	State Funds Local Funds	Beginning July 2005 (Evaluate annually – June) Ending June 2009	Monthly paging bills
2.1.13 Maintain current PRI for Central Office and Northern Vance High School	Service Contract	Superintendent Finance Officer Director of Technology	$20,2018	Local Funds	Beginning July 2005 (Evaluate annually – June) Ending June 2009	Monthly phone bills

2.1.14 Maintain current emergency broadcast system	Repairs/Batteries as needed	Executive Director of Student Services Principals	$2,000	Local Funds, Federal Funds	Beginning July 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Monthly maintenance checks
2.1.15 Maintain the current electronic surveillance systems at all middle and high schools	Repairs as needed	Executive Director of Student Services Principals Director of Technology	TBD	Federal, state funds	Beginning July 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Repair Logs

Strategic Priority 2: Healthy Students in Safe and Orderly and Caring Schools*
Strategic Goal: (Please check.) q Learning environments inviting and supportive of high student performance q Schools free of controlled and illegal substances and all harmful behavior q Mutual respect of students, teachers, administrators, and parents q Adequate, safe education facilities that support high student performance
Objective 2.2 Install Intrusion Detection devices within the WAN
Strategy	Resources Needed (Human & Material)	Person(s) Responsible	Budget Needs	Funding Sources	Time-line (Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)	Method of Evaluation	Evaluation Results June, 2006
2.2.1 Install and configure intrusion detection device	Intrusion Hardware	Superintendent Director of Technology	$57,600 software $6,400 Staff Development	Local, state, federal, other	Beginning July 2005 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	Completed installation Intrusion Reports

Strategic Priority 2: Healthy Students in Safe and Orderly and Caring Schools*
Strategic Goal: (Please check.) q Learning environments inviting and supportive of high student performance q Schools free of controlled and illegal substances and all harmful behavior q Mutual respect of students, teachers, administrators, and parents q Adequate, safe education facilities that support high student performance
Objective 2.3 Provide safe and adequate technology resource to support instructional and administrative programs
Strategy	Resources Needed (Human & Material)	Person(s) Responsible	Budget Needs	Funding Sources	Time-line (Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)	Method of Evaluation	Evaluation Results June, 2006
2.3.1 Install and configure SPAM block software	Software	Director of Technology	$5,000 yearly	Local, state, federal, other	Beginning July 2005 (Evaluate annually – June) Ending June 2009	Spam Blocking Reports
2.3.2 Implement NCWISE	Internet Connectivity Computers in all classrooms Staff Development	Director of Technology SIMS/NCWISE Coordinator	TBD	Local, State	Beginning July 2006 (Collect data annually – May) Ending June 2009	NCWISE reports AMTR Network Monitoring NCDPI Records