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SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY BUDGET AND STATUS REPORT 1 Presented by George Brady

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SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TECHNOLOGY BUDGET AND STATUS REPORT

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Presented by George Brady

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Summer 2015

• Replaced outdated technology –desktops and laptops

• Re‐imaged existing desktop and laptops (except TZHS)

• Reconnected all instructional desktops after work and cleaning crews

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Back to School

• Extended Power Outage at high school prohibited summer work at TZHS

• We were able to get into the high school a few days before start of school to get classrooms in order

• (300) New Chromebooks TZHS incoming 9th grade

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Fiber Infrastructure Upgrades

• Summer 2014 upgraded INTRA‐building connectivity• 10 GB between buildings

• 2015‐16 UPGRADED the INTER‐building fiber connections• Original fiber installed nearly (15) years ago• Existing fiber not able to support higher speeds required (1 GB)• Upgraded to 10 GB between network closets

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Storage Area Network

• Data Center Replication and Load Balancing

• High Availability• Data Integrity

• Site Recovery Manager• Automated restarting of network systems in a coordinated manner

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Backup Generator Power

• Installed a High Capacity Generator at Tappan Zee HS

• Provides electrical backup services for key areas including the Primary Data Center

• As part of the 5 Year Facilities Plan tie SOMS Data Center into generator

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Replaced End of Life Network Switches8

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Long Range Planning

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21st Century Learning

10Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration and Creativity

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stemtosteam.org

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Coding

Digital Electronics

Robotics

3D Printing

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Access to Instructional Resourcesto support 

Teaching and Learning

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Mobile Learning ‐ Chromebook Initiative

• Tappan Zee HS continue 1‐to‐1 program to include remaining grades• 2015‐16 grade 10• 2016‐17 grade 11• 2017‐18 grade 12

• Elementary / Middle Schools – Classroom Model• Chromebook Rack up to (16) Chromebooks• Access to shared Chromebook Cart

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BYOD Wireless Access

• Guest Wireless Network for personal devices

• Securely configured to protect District’s physical and wireless network

• 2015‐16 researching ways to enhance “Ease of Use” of the Guest Wireless Network for students, staff and community members

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Remote Access – MyDesktop

• Leverages the District’s Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure

• Provide secured Remote Access to user desktop

• Available on most devices (e.g. desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone)

• 2015‐16 provide Open Access to instructional staff

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State Mandated Online Testing• Online Computer Based Testing we knew it is inevitable

• Continue our efforts to prepare for online testing

• 2015‐16 Online Testing is here• NYSESLAT• Alternate Assessments

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InfoSNAP

• Online Registration Solution designed specifically for public schools

• Data is cleaned and uploaded directly into PowerSchool

• Goal is to make the enrollment process more efficient

• Begin use of InfoSNAP for the 2016‐17 school year enrollments

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Finance Manager Upgrade 

• Significant enhancement to existing product:• More efficient user interface• Email Response System• Workflow management with Event Notification• Built on Microsoft SQL database• Dashboard to view real‐time operational information• Customizable Report Writer

• Spring 2015 implementation

• Migrate to BOCES Support 2016‐17

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Smart Schools Bond Act

• January 2014, Governor Cuomo called for New York State to invest $2 billion in state schools

• South Orangetown allocation ‐ $1,029,143

• Recommending allocation for the following priorities:• Instructional devices and classroom technology• Enhance network and wireless infrastructure• Enhance District Security Implementation

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District Technology Support

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BOCES Shared Service

• During the 2015‐16 school year – BOCES informed school districts that they would No Longer be able to provide Full‐time Staffing

• NY State regulation stipulate that BOCES are NOT allowed to provide onsite personnel full time

• Onsite personnel must be a shared service between multiple districts

60% primary district / 40% shared with other district(s)24

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BOCES Shared Service

• Historically support was “Call and Dispatch” 

• District use of technology is more complex and comprehensive now

• Normal ”Break Fix” support can be done in a call and dispatch manner

• Project work does NOT lend itself to a part‐time model (60 / 40 split)

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FUTURE CLASSROOM

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2014 Rockland Youth Film Festivalhttps://youtu.be/uZ73ZsBkcus

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Thank You