technology budget and status report
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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• Replaced outdated technology –desktops and laptops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
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
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
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
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
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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