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District
Profile
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Harrison Community Schools ¨Located
in central lower peninsula of Michigan
¨Population
of 1,729 students ¨Rural
resort community with farming and small manufacturing plants |
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District
Educational Buildings
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Harrison High School
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Harrison Middle School
700
S. 5th Street
710 S. 5th Street
Harrison,
MI 48625
Harrison, MI 48625
989-539-7417
989-539-7194
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Larson Elementary School
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Hillside Elementary School
455 W. Spruce Street
201 N. Fourth Street
Harrison, MI 48625
Harrison, MI 48625
989-539-3259
989-539-6902
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Harrison Community Education Center
224 W. Spruce Street
Harrison, MI 48625
989-539-5101
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
224
W. Main Street
Harrison, MI 48625
989-539-7871
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HARRISON
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS District’s
Mission Statement The staff of Harrison Community Schools, in partnership with the community, pledges to educate all students by teaching the district curriculum and beyond, insuring the development of responsible learners prepared to take an active role in a complex society. |
Date: May 1, 2008
Background and current status of our district
Harrison Community Schools, located in the center of Michigan’s lower peninsula and covering a vast rural/resort region, creates many unique and challenging opportunities. Because of our rural nature, many students lack the resources and contacts by which to access the growing technological nature of our society.
The transient nature of a large portion of our student population makes it imperative that the School District stays abreast of and makes available the developing technologies. Within our district the free and reduced lunches exceed 68% in several school buildings, demonstrating the necessity of the technology planning process.
The School District is currently facing the prospect of enacting some very drastic budget cuts this coming year. During this time measures must be undertaken to ensure that student access to technology remains uninterrupted and that the school can continue to provide for the ever-changing needs of the technology world.
These demographics (along with unemployment, welfare, inadequate housing, and substance abuse) demonstrate the importance of obtaining funding to provide opportunities for educational use of technology.
The Harrison Community Schools Board of Education has demonstrated the desire and commitment necessary for advancing the level and availability of technology within our district by considering technology whenever possible when decisions are made. Instructional and administrative applications of technology must drive decisions related to the acquisition of new technology and subsequent activities that provide staff training and professional development in the use of technology.
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| Name: | Position: |
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·Mr. Paul Berger |
District Technology Coordinator |
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·Ms.
Beth Canute
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Business,
Computer Teacher |
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·Mrs. Mary Oakley |
Science, Computer Teacher |
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·Mr. Joel Woolston |
Middle School Teacher |
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·Mrs. Juli Sian |
Elementary
School Teacher |
| ·Mr. Tom Stier | Middle School Teacher |
| ·Mrs. Andrea Andera | Hillside Title I Math Teacher |
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Harrison
Community Schools
Vision
and Goals of the Technology plan
District technology vision/mission statement: Harrison Community Schools believes that in order to be a successful member of a rapidly changing society, our students will be able to: gather, understand, and manipulate information utilizing a variety of technologies.
How the technology plan ties in with the district mission and school improvement plan: Under the District School Improvement Plan, technology standards specify what students must know and be able to deal with in technology as they progress through stages of schooling. Mastery of these standards is important in fostering the children’s development; these standards are valuable to our society at large for students, educators, parents, policy-makers, employers, and providers of goods and services. The Technology Plan includes areas that target MEAP and other testing as well as providing professional development for staff, both of which tie in closely with the goals of the district in enhancing quality of education and ultimately student performance.
Goals
for district teachers and students
Teachers will be able to:
Students will be able to:
Use the Internet and digital media to gather resources for their studies.
Acquire, organize, analyze, and present information using technology.
Demonstrate problem solving using computers.
Demonstrate knowledge of the social and ethical implications of current technology uses.
Use the hardware and network resources available to them to enhance their assigned tasks.
Use technology to expand their range and effectiveness of communication skills.
Perform technology related activities and demonstrate technological literacy in conformance with state and national technology standards.
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Part I. Curriculum
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An explanation of how acquired technologies will be integrated into the curriculum to enhance teaching, training and student achievement. How parents and the community will interact with this program as well as what collaborations the district is pursuing will also be covered. |
CURRICULUM
1. Staff and students model and use technology.
2. Staff is trained in technology applications.
3. Michigan Core Curriculum areas need to be identified where technology can
be utilized to progress in alignment towards the state and federal standards.
4. Harrison Community Schools will access professional organizations and
businesses for help and consultation.
5. Time for learning technology and placement in the curriculum must be
provided for staff.
6. Technology will be integrated by teachers into daily and unit lesson plans.
7. Students and teachers observe the use of technology across the curriculum.
8. Students and staff will be presented with and be expected to follow an
acceptable use policy in accordance with ethical usage of technology.
9. Students will learn and be able to demonstrate the usage of technology in
daily life.
10. Students will be able to use technology to aid in problem solving within
the context of their assignments.
11. Students will be able to make use of interactive media and distance
learning opportunities to enhance instructional value.
Increased student performance and technological literacy will be accomplished
by a combination of strategies:
1. Increased accessibility and exposure to technology at lower grade levels.
2. Further integration of technology oriented devices and ideas with current
core curriculum.
3. Interaction with the community and local businesses to provide increased
opportunities for learning.
Harrison Community Schools will identify and exploit new opportunities for
curriculum integration by conducting repeated short department, grade level,
and team meetings to discuss both the current usage of technology as well as
any new ideas that have been found and deemed applicable. Difficulties and
concerns relating to technology will also be discussed at these meetings.
Current Curriculum Plans
Current projects that have been proposed or are already being implemented for curriculum integration include:
1. Initiating a plan from K-8 to teach keyboarding and general computer familiarity by integrating lessons into elementary projects and lesson plans, while expanding the technology offerings in grades 6-8.
2. Integrating presentation software and research based methodologies into high school English department curricula.
3. Providing expanded CAD software offerings for use in the drafting classes.
4. Increased usage of spreadsheet and database software as aids in problem solving.
5. Increased offerings of distance learning opportunities through streaming media and the virtual field trip programs.
6. Make use of sign-out labs for science classes for such activities as “virtual dissections.”
Student achievement will be further enhanced by increased
usage of data mining techniques to track standards progress with software
packages and administrative software.
Technology delivery will be enhanced through the usage of online streaming
media based on Michigan standards for education as well as offering homework
over software such as Black Board in order to allow students greater access
from the home.
Community involvement will be achieved by making use of a variety of means
available to the school district.
Open computer labs and media centers to parents, senior citizens and other community members during evening and weekends where staffing provides.
Sharing expensive resources with community providers for goal based activities.
Communication between teachers and parents via web based newsletters.
Cable companies provide facilities and equipment for community broadcasting projects.
This technology plan will be available on the web and through district/parent newsletters.
Community contribution to this document and its
implementation are both considered and encouraged.
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Curriculum Integration Timeline |
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Objective: Technology as a part of curriculum |
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Notes |
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Teacher Training |
Building level administration |
Ongoing |
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K-8 Classroom Integration |
Building level administration |
Ongoing |
Usage of new computer labs, enhanced tech familiarity, expand keyboarding |
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3. |
9-12 Classroom Integration |
Building level administration |
Ongoing |
Increased usage of network resources, expansion of computer lab usage |
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4. |
Department Meetings |
Building level administration |
Ongoing |
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5. |
Re-evaluation of curriculum |
Staff and administration |
Ongoing |
Annual Evaluation |
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Collaboration
adult literacy service
Harrison Community Schools
will work with adult literacy services and the Harrison Adult Ed program to
take maximum advantage of technologies available. After school tutoring
programs have been established to make technology available for youth, and
adult patrons will have enrichment courses available in the future. School
facilities are available for teaching of adult literacy services through the
Community Ed program.
Harrison Community Schools connects with existing adult literacy service
providers. These connections with groups and organizations maximize the use of
technology.
Providers:
Public Libraries
Local colleges
Private schools
Clare-Gladwin RESD Consortium
Family Independence Agency
Health Department
County Extension Agency
Law Enforcement Agencies
The hardware and software acquired, along with the results of training given to the staff, will be used with all students in our elementary, middle and secondary populations. Access is also available to teachers, support staff members, and parent volunteers for the purpose of securing information that will enhance instruction and learning. To increase accessibility in the future, a sign-out lab has been proposed for each building in the district that would allow staff and students to make use of technology more readily in coordination with a software check out program to make economic use of available software licenses.
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Part II. Professional Development
| A description of ongoing, sustained professional development for teachers, administrators, and school media personnel to further the use of technology in the classroom or media centers. |

Professional Development
IN ORDER TO BETTER TEACH TECHNOLOGY, STEPS WILL BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT TEACHERS HAVE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO EFFECTIVELY UNDERSTAND THE TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATE IT TO THE STUDENTS. THIS MEANS THAT TEACHERS MUST BE PROGRESSING TOWARDS BOTH THE STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR EDUCATORS. THE FOLLOWING PLAN WILL BE IMPLEMENTED TO REACH THESE GOALS.
Outline of Harrison Community Schools professional development plan:
· Involve participants in planning professional development.
1. Poll staff at building level meetings
2. REMC Advisory Council
3. The use of committees, School Improvement Committee, District Technology Committee, Building Technology Committee, etc.
4. Administrative planned school in-service days.
· Assess needs and assure a sound planning process
1. Use of mentors for specific staff needs
2. Administrative surveys
3. Evaluate survey results
· Ensure knowledge of ethical usage
1. Professional development meetings to discuss ethical usage.
· Garner commitment and support from staff and district leadership
1. Use of building level mentors.
2. Administrative Meetings
3. Through the use of committees and staff meetings at the building level
4. Superintendent’s Meetings
5. REMC Advisory Council
· Plan for adequate time and resources
1. After school in-service
2. Staff meetings used as professional development
3. Full day in-service
4. Half day in-service
5. Release time for conferences or workshops with expenses paid
· Provide continuity of programs over time
1. Upgrading and reviewing software use and where it is most beneficial.
2. Workshops on specific software, MMS Generations, Student attendance, Accelerated Reading, Grade book software.
3. District and Building Technology Team coordination of programs.
· Provide clear expectations for program participants
1. Meeting agendas
2. School announcements
3. Program flyers, brochures, etc.
4. E-mail reminders
· Provide a conducive environment for learning
1. Appropriate setting
2. Central location
3. Appropriate materials, level
· Use adult learning principles
1. Hands on practice
2. Small group discussions
3. Curricular area break out sessions
4. Round table discussions.
· Provide flexible scheduling and options for participants
1. Scheduled at various times and locations.
2. Voluntary after school workshops.
3. In-service with specific topic choices.
4. Special interest conferences and workshops.
· Provide effective trainers/presenters
1. RESD Challenge Grant trainers
2. Vendor support personnel training
3. guest speakers at in-services or workshops
4. Volunteer staff with in-depth knowledge
· Use effective follow-up strategies
1. Design evaluation procedures
2. Refresher programs for program continuity.
3. Observation of classroom use
4. Implementation of technology in the classroom
· Use sound evaluation procedures
1. Follow up Survey of staff.
2. Staff Feed back at meetings.
3. Verbal responses of participants
Supporting resources
• The
school’s accessibility, loan and use policies
• The policies for selecting software, hardware and related technology
resources
• The school and district’s maintenance and security resources
• The human resources that are needed to advance the school’s vision for
technology and the student’s achievement of the goals and expectations of
their learning
• Operating manuals
• Training resources
• School district web page that lists available supporting resources
Description of the supporting resources that are presently available, and an
outline of steps that need to taken for future growth:
• District and building level technology teams
• Coordination of Acceptable Use Policy
• Internet use is now handled on an individual building basis, with the
addition of the firewall, grade/age level access guidelines need to be
developed
• Software purchases appropriate to age and grade need to coordinate with
curriculum
• Hardware purchases need to be standardized and authorized
• Lab rules and regulations should be standardized
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Technology Resources |
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Objective: To provide knowledgeable resources for consistent implementation of technology. |
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Due |
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Write policies for adding software and hardware to computers |
District Technology Committee |
7/08 |
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Adopt district guidelines for Internet use by students |
Building and District Technology Committees |
10/99 |
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Revised 2005 |
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Adopt a policy regarding loaning technology equipment |
Building Technology Committee, Administrative Team, District Technology Committee |
11/00 |
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Revised 5/05 |
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Professional Development Timeline |
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Objective: To provide appropriate level for learners and flexible schedules. |
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Due |
Notes |
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Evaluate levels of learners |
Building level administration |
7/08 |
Continuous |
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Break up training |
Building level administration |
9/08 |
Continuous |
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Secure appropriate trainers |
Building level administration |
9/08 |
Continuous |
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Provide appropriate environment |
Building level administration |
9/08 |
Continuous |
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Do follow up evaluations |
Building level administration |
1/09 |
Continuous |
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Do follow up training where evaluation indicates need |
Building level administration |
3/09 |
Continuous |
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Part III. Infrastructure
| Description of current infrastructure, needs, design, and how increased access to technology will be assured. |

Description of Network Infrastructure
High School/Middle School/Community
Education Complex
• Fiber Optic connection from the Network Operation Center to the
Clare-Gladwin RESD providing Internet connection and Virtual Field Trips.
• Network speed is 1 Gb between closets
• Fiber Optic connection to wiring closet in High School with Cat 5e
connections to each classroom. A minimum of twenty-eight (28) Cat 5e drops
each in three computer labs and ten (10) Cat 5 drops in the
Newspaper/Publication classroom. Seven (7) drops in the Media Center as well
as additional switches for added access. A switch in the drafting area for
five (5) CAD workstations.
• Fiber Optic connection to wiring closet in Middle School with Cat 5e
connections to each classroom. Forty-eight (48) Cat 5e drops in one Tech lab
and eight (8) Cat 5 drops in the Newspaper/Publication classroom and thirty
six (36) Cat 5e drops in the Title 1 Reading Lab.
• Wireless receiver that services and provides access to Community Education
building and the bus garage.
• Windows 2003 server for grading system
• NOVELL File/Network server for district DHCP service, student database,
attendance system, user space/storage
Larson Elementary School
• Fiber connection to Media Center from the Network Operation Center
• 2 Cat 5 drops to each classroom with Internet access.
• Library sixteen drops with Internet access.
Early Childhood
• 54 Mbps wireless connection to Network Operation Center
• 2 Cat 5 drops to each classroom with Internet access.
• Office connection to SRSD and Internet.
Hillside Elementary School
• E. End fiber connection to Network Operation Center
• 2 Cat 5 drops to each classroom with Internet access.
• Library is wired with thirty-four (34) drops with Internet access as well
as wireless access.
Amble Elementary School
• Closed, equipment distributed to other school buildings
District Office
• Fiber connection to office from Media Center @ Hillside Elementary
• Twenty-two (22) Cat 5e drop to each workstation with Internet access.
• Administrative access to SRSD.
• Cell phones and or Blackberry/Treo services to key personal.
INFRASTRUCTURE, HARDWARE, AND SOFTWARE THAT SUPPORT THE DISTRICT MISSION, GOALS AND STRATEGIES
Currently the greatest needs in the district are the upgrade of
infrastructure and network wiring throughout all buildings, and the
placement of existing workstations on a rotation plan. The current
staff-issued classroom computers are in their 4th year of operation and are
quickly becoming obsolete and incompatible with newer software releases.
The phone network is also essential to the proper functioning and delivery
of material throughout the district. Plans are currently in place to upgrade
and expand the phone system to be a single digital network over the next few
years.
These problems have begun to be addressed this year, mainly through the use
of money acquired from grant sources and USF funding. If the funding
continue into next year, we expect to complete the infrastructure upgrade
and network wiring throughout all buildings,
2008-2009
1. Apply for additional grants to increase availability for all students and
staff.
2. Purchase additional classroom software and hardware, projection
equipment, projection boards, etc.
3. Maintain an acceptable use policy.
4. Expand fiber network from Larson Elementary to Maintenance Building.
5. Add network and phone drops, switches & patch panel in Maintenance
Building
6. Upgrade existing workstations RAM for better performance.
7. Provide for remote access of network resources to increase accessibility
for teachers, parents, and students.
8. Upgrade the infrastructure where needed and network wiring throughout all
buildings
9. Establish a long-range budget process.
10. Provide Secure Access to all wireless access points.
11. Build and maintain an Image Server
2009-2010
1. Maintain and consolidate Single Record Student Database.
2. Establish Library Automation system within each building.
3. Apply for additional grants to increase availability of technology
accessible to all students and staff.
4. Enhance the procedure for building and teacher submission of web pages.
5. Continue to provide for network filtering appropriate to grade level.
6. Begin rotation of workstations in district.
7. Implement a redesigned sign-out lab in the Middle School.
8. Expand fiber network to Community Education & Bus Garage
9. Obtain software to enhance the learning process.
2010-2011
1. Explore Possibility of converting to a PRI for local and long distance
services.
2. Continue regular replacement of equipment.
3. Apply for additional grants to increase availability for all students and
staff.
4. Support and expand the AR reading program as well as other server based
software packages.
5. Revise and improve online attendance and grading system.
Rationale
• Maintaining our systems must be a key component of
the School District’s Technology Plan, due especially to the current
shortage of funds that could impair the ability to replace equipment at an
optimal level.
• Internet account management is through a firewall on site.
• Every school in the District has shared resources across the network by
way of Internet, shared network drives, and networked software.
• The network allows staff and administration to share data and computing
resources simultaneously.
• The District is participating in content filtering through the ASTARO
firewall system to stop pornography and other unacceptable content from
reaching our students in compliance with CIPA and other legislation.
• Electronic links to world resources are available at each desktop.
• Career planning information is available to all students from state and
federal resources.
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Local district Infrastructure Plan |
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Objective: To Provide a smooth, uninterrupted access to the network and Internet. |
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Due: |
Notes: |
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Repairs and Maintenance |
Staff |
Ongoing |
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USF Applications |
Elite Fund Inc. |
Ongoing, yearly |
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Upgrade Current Workstations RAM |
Staff |
7/08 |
9/08 |
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Upgrade Infrastructure |
Pro Tech |
7/08 |
9/08 |
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Fiber Network Installation |
Pro Tech |
7/08 |
9/08 |
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Long Range Budget |
Staff, RESD |
7/08 |
2/09 |
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Acceptable Use Policy |
District Technology Committee |
Yearly |
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Software Upgrades |
Varies |
Ongoing |
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Web Page Hosting |
Casair |
Ongoing |
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Workstation Rotation Schedule |
District Technology Committee |
Yearly |
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Internet Filtering |
ASTARO/ Casair |
Ongoing |
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Harrison Community Schools will utilize the following organizations and businesses as technical support.
• REMC provides educational TV learning opportunities, technical
materials, broadcasting capabilities, and other expertise.
• Computer Resources Inc. Software vendors
• CGRESD provides technical assistance, consortium coordinating, Web
hosting.
• Ameritech provides local telephone service and 56K lines
• Charter communications provides cable TV, public access
• Various hardware vendors for technical support and warranty repairs
• Dell computers and related computer hardware.
• Pro-Tech Cabling Systems for internal wiring for network connections,
network infrastructure and fiber optic cabling.
• Casair, Inc. internal wiring, wireless access points and network
infrastructure.
• Local district technology staff.
These resources will be used at various times to provide:
• Installation of specific equipment, hardware, software, and
infrastructure.
• Assisting in implementing technologies into the curriculum.
• Training on software and hardware
• Maintaining current systems
Harrison Community Schools contracts from CGRESD one full time the District System Administrator: Paul Berger and one part time (three (3) days a week) repair tech. The District System Administrator is responsible for all aspect of technology throughout the District including repairs and maintenance on technology equipment. In the future Harrison Schools may need to hire a full time employee to assist in repairs and maintenance.
Responsibilities of the District System Administrator
include:
• Coordinating classroom technology use, maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in the identification of need, training, and support.
• Follow up with vendors for bids or repairs.
• Provide appropriate access for end users.
• Assist in the preparation of reports related to technology for
Administration and committees.
• Act as an advisor on each building level technology team.
• Integration of new software and hardware.
Responsibilities of the Repair Technician:
• Assists in administering district and regional computer networks.
• Diagnoses technology hardware/software problems and either repair or
arrange for repair.
• Assists in the maintenance of distract equipment and software inventory.
• Installation and configuration of systems and applications software.
• Assists in training of systems support staff and users.
• Maintain equipment inventory.

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Part IV. Budgets
| Projected total cost of technologies to be acquired and related expenses needed to implement the strategic long-range plan. |

District Technology Budget 2009-2010
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Local District |
Grants |
Donations |
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$5 000 |
$5 000 |
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Computer Upgrade |
$5 000 |
$45 000 |
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New Infrastructure |
$13 000 |
$51 500 |
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License Agreements |
$20 000 |
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| 5. |
Training/Professional Development |
$3 000 | ||
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Peripherals |
$4 000 |
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| 7. |
Maintenance and Repairs |
$2 000 |
$2 000 |
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| 8. | Equipment | $20 000 | ||
| 9. | Supplies | $2 500 | ||
| 10. | Internet Services | $16 000 | ||
| 11. | Contracted Services | $122 000 | ||
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$212 500 |
$103 500 |
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District Technology Budget 2010-2011
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Local District |
Grants |
Donations |
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$3 000 |
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Computer Services |
$135 000 |
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License Agreements |
$25 000 |
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Training/Professional Development |
$4 000 |
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Software |
$3 000 |
$2 000 |
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| 6. | Computer Replacements | $80 000 | $25 000 | |
| 7. | Maintenance and Repairs | $2 000 | ||
| 8. | Internet Services | $16 000 | ||
| 9. |
Equipment |
$20 000 |
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$288 000 |
$27 000 |
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FUNDING PLAN
The School plans on making use of the following sources of funding, as well as any others, should they become available.
· Public funds - federal, state and local money
· Private funds - grants and donations from corporations, foundations, and individuals
Harrison Community Schools will utilize many funding resources to implement the strategic long-range technology plan. These funding resources will include the following:
1. Universal Service Fund
2. Title I, Title II, and Title VI
3. Competitive Grant Programs
4. Gifted and Talented Funds
5. Consortium grants
6. Fund Equity
7. Current operating budgets
8. At Risk Funds
Other budget line items Added Cost, Special Education, etc.
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Part V. Evaluation and Monitoring
| The plan describes how the district will evaluate the progress and impact of its implementation. |
Evaluation Plan
It is essential to assess the function and
workability of our technology plan. Evaluation tests the effectiveness and
efficiency of the design and the impact the plan will have on bringing
technology into the district and revisiting the plan as implementation
progresses.
Harrison Community Schools goes to great lengths to evaluate the effectiveness
of technology. Keeping up with technology hardware and software changes in
addition to the network and Internet technology is of primary importance to
the Technology Committee. All learners are considered in the technology plan.
New ideas are encouraged and solicited from students, staff, and the
citizenry. All ideas concerning technology are important and helpful.
Evaluations will be conducted quarterly at the department/grade level. These
evaluations will consist of usage surveys and content feasibility discussion
to determine how effective the technology is being used in the classroom.
Evaluations will be conducted at the building level by the technology
committee representatives to determine based upon the quarterly evaluations as
well as the system-wide usage and budget concerns, how well the district is
performing to the plan.
If goals are not being met, reasons for the failure will be analyzed and,
depending on those findings, either a correction will be made in the pursuance
of said goal or a re-evaluation of the goal itself will occur.
Success will be determined as being marked progress towards the goals stated
in this document, especially curriculum integration, application of standards
for teachers and students, technology accessibility, and community
involvement.
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District monitoring of the technology plan:
Monitoring the implementation of the technology plan will allow for the assessment of expected outcomes. Evaluation and Monitoring will expedite reaction to program variables that may adversely affect the program. Evaluation and Monitoring will take place using the following tools:
· Classroom polls of equipment.
· Sign-in and sign-out sheets for libraries
· Teacher evaluation of the quality of student projects.
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Student and Parent surveys
assessing technology use and subjective feeling for technology.
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Acceptable Use Policy
HARRISON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
FOR TECHNOLOGY
Administrative
Procedure
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The Harrison Community
Schools believe that technology can positively affect the work and educational
experience for students and staff of the District. It is a goal of the school
district to make current technology available and accessible to all students
and staff.
In order to fulfill this commitment, it is essential for the computer
hardware, software, files, networks, or any other technology to be maintained
in a secure environment and be used in a responsible manner.
All students and staff in the school district have the privilege to access and
use the various technologies within the district. This privilege extends to
use of computers, printers, software, video equipment the Internet and any
other available equipment in support of the educational goals or work
requirements of Harrison Community Schools.
This document outlines the guidelines and responsibilities of users of the
District’s technology in furtherance of the District’s goals. It applies to
all technology: networks, computers, video equipment etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES
By exercising the privilege
to access technology of the Harrison Community School District all staff and
students imply acceptance of their responsibility to maintain systems and to
respect the property of the district.
Specifically:
1. All use of technology must be in support of education and be consistent
with the education purposes of Harrison Community Schools.
2. It is the responsibility of all users of the District’s technologies to
assure that they do not introduce any software to the systems that has not
been approved by the system administrator.
3. Unauthorized usage of staff computers will constitute a breach of this
acceptable use policy.
4. Even though the District will attempt to maintain the operational system of
all technology, this does not guarantee that the functions of these systems
will meet any specific requirements or that it will be error free or
uninterrupted. Nor shall it be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental,
or consequential damages (including lost data, information, or time) sustained
or incurred in connection with the use, operation, or inability to use the
system.
5. All users have the responsibility to refrain from damaging or altering
equipment or files. This includes physical damage, changing files or software
configurations, or any other acts of vandalism.
6. It is the responsibility of all users to not access any files or programs
for which they have not been given specific permission or authorization. User
accounts are established for the private use of the person for whom they are
created. All users have the responsibility to refrain from using other
people's account. Sharing of passwords is prohibited.
7. It is the specific intent of the school district to be in compliance with
the various copyright laws. It is the responsibility of all users to not copy
programs from any system for their own use, to provide to others, or to sell.
Further, it is the responsibility of all users to ensure that they do not
introduce computer viruses or other files that may damage the systems.
The District reserves the right to monitor usage of all technology. Students and staff use of the systems will be monitored to insure that all users are adhering to their responsibilities. This monitoring includes but is not limited to email, instant messages, computer activity, file transfers, and session logging. The District further reserves the right to take appropriate disciplinary action against individuals who fail to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy.
1. The District reserves all rights to any material stored in files and will remove any material that the District believes may be unlawful, obscene, pornographic, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
2. The District has access to the Internet and other computer systems around the world. Parents of minors using this system should be aware of the existence of objectionable materials. Therefore, it is the parent’s responsibility to monitor students while on the Internet at home. The District does not condone the use of such materials.
3. The system administrator reserves the right to set quotas for disk usage on the network. Users will have the responsibility to delete mail messages and personal files on a regular basis to avoid excessive use of disk space. A user who exceeds their quota will be advised to delete mail messages and personal files on a regular basis to avoid excessive use of disk space. A user who exceeds their quota will be advised to delete files to return to compliance. If the user does not comply the system administrator will make the necessary deletions.
4. The violations on the preceding pages are not all-inclusive, but only representative and illustrative. A user who commits an act that is deemed misconduct will be subject to disciplinary action.
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Harrison Community Schools
Because access and use of technology is a privilege for the user, Harrison Community Schools has developed this Acceptable Use Policy for Technology.
I have read and understand the Harrison Community Schools Acceptable Use Policy for Technology and agree to comply with the responsibilities and abide by all rules and regulations of this agreement. I understand that failure to fulfill my responsibilities as they relate to the use of technologies in the school district may result in disciplinary action, including a loss of access to technology equipment.
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Acceptable Use Policy
For Technology
Adopted: October 11,
1999
Revised: May 6, 2005
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