LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD
Technology Plan

2010 - 2013

PAULINE HARGROVE

SUPERINTENDENT=20

DISTRICT PROFILE

181908

ESC Region	5
City, State Zip	ORANGE, TX 776320708
Phone	(409) 883-2232
Fax	(409) 883-3509
County District Number

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23.60%

Number of Campuses 6

Total Student Enrollment 3641

District Size 3,000 - 4,999

Percent Econ. Disadvantaged

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Technology Expenditures $2,934,536.16

Technology budgets
reported in = plan by=20 category $2,934,536.16

Teaching and Learning Budget $578,426.82

Educator Preparation and Development = Budget $220,961.88

Leadership, Administration and Support = Budget $63,050.00

Infrastructure for Technology Budget $2,072,097.46

Total:

Technology Expenditure
Per = Pupil $805.97

Number of Campuses
with Direct = Connection=20 to Internet 6

Percentage of Campuses
with = Direct=20 Connection to Internet 100.00%

Number of Classrooms
with Direct=20 Connection to Internet 260

Percentage of Classrooms
with = Direct=20 Connection to Internet 100.00%

Computer/Student Ratio 2 student(s) for every = computer

Computer/Teacher Ratio 1 teacher(s) for every = computer

Number of campuses that need to =
complete=20 the Texas Campus STaR Chart 6

Percentage of campuses that=20 have
completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart 100.00=20 %

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Plan Introduction

11/13/2009

Plan Last Edited

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Plan status: approved

Years Included in the Plan: 2010 - 2013

Number of years covered by the plan: 3

Years Approved for the = Plan: 2010 - 2013

Number of approved years: 3

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Technology Planning Committee

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Kim D. Allen District Technology = Coordinator,=20 Chairman
Dr. Pauline Hargrove, Superintendent
Greg = Perry,=20 Asst. Superintendent
Kathy Finch, Director of Elementary = Curriculum
Stacey Brister, Director of Secondary = Curriculum=20
Dr. James Armstrong, Director of Student and Personnel = Services=20
Dr. Robert Finch, Director of Special Programs =
Sherry Combs,=20 Community Relations Coordinator
Candy Clary, Little = Cypress=20 Elementary School Principal
Buffy Knight, Mauriceville=20 Elementary School Principal
Julia Dickerson, Little = Cypress=20 Intermediate School Principal
Todd Loupe, Mauriceville = Middle=20 School Principal
Keith Lindsey, Little Cypress Junior = High=20 Principal
Dr. Terri Estes, LC-M High School Principal =
Claire=20 Smith, Technology Dept.
Roy Mazzagate, Technology Dept.=20
Sandy Reynolds, Technology Dept.
Melissa Usie, = Technology=20 Dept.
Suzanne Miller, Technology Dept.
Peggy Hale,=20 Technology Dept. = =20 = =20 = =20 = =20 =20

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Executive Summary

Little Cypress Mauriceville = C.I.S.D. is=20 committed to providing students and educators the knowledge and skills = necessary=20 for success in a technology-driven society. Although today=92s students = may be=20 considered =93digital natives,=94 we must continue to provide emerging = technologies=20 and guidance to enable them to succeed. The effective use of technology = within=20 the District is critical to the academic success of all students. = Providing=20 educators with the tools to develop teaching strategies that engage and = empower=20 students of the 21st century is important.

Little Cypress = Mauriceville=20 C.I.S.D. is located in the rural northeast corner of Orange County, = Texas and=20 encompasses approximately 102 square miles. According to 2008 census = data,=20 Orange County has a population of 83,022. Fifty-one percent of the = population is=20 female and forty-nine percent is male. Eighty-eight percent of the = population is=20 white; eight percent of the population is black, with a small number of=20 residents of other races. Seventy-nine percent of the residents are over = the age=20 of 25 and have a high school diploma, eleven percent have a bachelor=92s = degree or=20 higher. The median household income is $46,563. Thirteen percent of the=20 population is below poverty level.

Little Cypress Mauriceville = C.I.S.D.=20 is accredited by Texas Education Agency. Serving a student population of = 3627=20 students, the District strives to achieve equity and excellence for all = students=20 by providing a technology-rich learning environment. There are currently = six=20 campuses, Little Cypress Elementary, Mauriceville Elementary, Little = Cypress=20 Intermediate, Little Cypress Junior High, Mauriceville Middle School, = and Little=20 Cypress Mauriceville High School.

The District faces the problem = of=20 students who do not have broadband internet access at their homes as = there is no=20 provider for much of the Mauriceville area. Because of socio-economic = and=20 cultural diversity, students have a wide range of computer skills and = exposure=20 to technology. Teachers in the District also have a diverse technology = skill set=20 and need a professional development plan designed to improve technology = skills.=20 The Long Range Plan for Technology assists in the identification of = items=20 necessary to improve academic achievement for all students. The plan = should also=20 be flexible enough to implement emerging technologies, encourage = collaboration,=20 and provide professional development opportunities.

We will = strive to=20 provide technology - rich environments at each of the Little Cypress=20 Mauriceville C.I.S.D. campuses. A professional development model that = promotes=20 technology proficiency and enhances teaching through the use of = technology and=20 instructional resources will be developed. Campus Improvement Committees = will=20 continue to implement the Technology Application TEKS within their = curriculum.=20 The District will aggressively pursue local, state, and grant funding of = the=20 technology program to supplement the District budget. The District will = also=20 provide the infrastructure and support necessary to ensure the reliable = delivery=20 of technology resources.

We believe that all students and staff = must:=20

=95 be safe, responsible and ethical technology users
=95 be = challenged=20 to accomplish personal and District goals
=95 increase expectations = to=20 increase student performance
=95 have an environment conducive for = research=20 and innovation
=95 have a safe and secure learning environment =
=95 adapt=20 change as necessary and inevitable to achieve educational excellence =
=95=20 support an environment of continuous improvement in technology
=95 = encourage=20 the spirit of community participation

Our mission is to = graduate=20 students who possess the essential knowledge and skills of technology so = that=20 they will be responsible, successful contributors and competitors in a = global=20 community.

Our vision is a collaborative environment where = teachers=20 facilitate learners to develop proficiencies in evolving technologies to = support=20 life-long learning and success.

GOAL 1:
Provide technology = resources=20 that extend the traditional boundaries of classroom instruction to = enhance=20 student academic achievement and teacher effectiveness.
GOAL 2: =
District=20 educators will demonstrate technology proficiency to improve academic=20 achievement. The District will ensure learning is collaborative, = interactive,=20 and customized throughout curriculum and instruction.

GOAL 3:=20
Provide leadership and vision in planning, budgeting, professional=20 development, and technology delivery to create an environment of = innovation for=20 the effective integration of technology and communication with staff, = parents,=20 and the community.

GOAL 4:
Provide and maintain the = infrastructure=20 and technology support to enable the accomplishment of goals of the = Board of=20 Trustees and District/Campus plans and will investigate and deploy = emerging=20 technologies as appropriate.

Needs Assessment

Assessment Process:
A = complete=20 evaluation of the District technology inventory, including computing, = network,=20 and server resources was completed in the first quarter of 2009. Results = of this=20 evaluation were presented to District Administrators and the School = Board.=20

A comprehensive needs assessment utilizing previous technology = plans,=20 teacher/principal interviews, focus group sessions, inventories, and the = Texas=20 Campus and Teacher STaR Charts was conducted to analyze the current = status of=20 technology in the District and determine future needs. An analysis of = the=20 efficiency and management of the current infrastructure was also done by = the=20 Director of Technology, Network Engineer, Network Specialist and other=20 Technology personnel. Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware, = software, programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, = staff=20 development, and technical support. Objectives and strategies were then=20 determined based on identified priorities.

Existing Conditions:
Current State of Technology=20

District-Wide Findings

=95 Gigaman connection to the = Region 5=20 ESC with 15 Mbps service to the Internet.
=95 The District network = is a=20 converged network providing data, voice, and video services.
=95 = Connectivity=20 to major distribution points (campus Local Area Networks) in the = District is=20 also provided via high speed Gigaman circuits.
=95 A firewall is in = place to=20 enhance network security.
=95 A VoIP telephone system provides basic = and long=20 distance telephone services to all campuses supporting over 250 = handsets. The=20 capability to add a telephone to each classroom exists.
=95 = Voicemail is=20 provided for employees.
=95 Student safety efforts are enhanced by = an IP based=20 video surveillance system.
=95 There are 1,682 computers maintained = in the=20 District with an average age of six years.
=95 Centralized servers = provide=20 access to a variety of applications and services including the District = Student=20 and Financial Management Systems.
=95 District servers provide = access to the=20 Help Desk and inventory systems.
=95 Outlook email access is = available both on=20 campus and via a web portal managed by Region 5 ESC. ESC 5 has a backup = system=20 located off-site for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery efforts. =
=95=20 The District web presence is hosted off-site to allow continuous access = to=20 support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Efforts.
=95 = Written=20 policies are in place for student and staff acceptable use, Internet and = Email.=20
=95 All classrooms are connected to the District Intranet and the = Internet.=20
=95 Teachers have web sites which are updated regularly to enhance=20 communication with students and parents.
=95 Parents have 24/7 = access to=20 student information through Family Access.
=95 Wireless (802.11g) = access is=20 provided District-wide
=95 There are five distance = learning/videoconferencing=20 systems located in the District.
=95 An emergency communications and = notification system is in place to enhance communications with students, = staff,=20 and administrators.
=95 Documentation for technology operational = processes is=20 in the development stage.
=95 Online course delivery is in the = developing=20 stage, and will initially be used for professional development = activities.
=95=20 There are 150 Smart Boards, Mimeo=92s, and InterWrite tablets District = wide.
=95=20 There are 260 Projectors available in the District; most are permanently = mounted, with a limited number projectors available for check out. =
=95 There=20 are webmasters for each campus to ensure content on individual campus = websites=20 is current.
=95 There are server resources for each campus providing = access to=20 teachers and students.
=95 There are fifteen mobile computer labs on = various=20 campuses within the District.
=95 There are over 80 document cameras = for use=20 in the District.
=95 iPods and other electronic devices are = available for=20 teachers who have participated in podcasting professional development=20 activities.
=95 An Instructional Technology Specialist is provided = to support=20 District Technology Integration.
=95 District administrators have = adopted=20 technology and use it as a productivity tool in their presentations and = as part=20 of daily operational activities.

2009/2010 STaR Chart results = are=20 reflected in the following chart:

Teaching & Learning =
Average=20 Developing (14)
LCM HS Advanced (16)
LCE Advanced (15)
LCI=20 Developing (13)
LCJH Developing (13)
MVE Developing (14)
MMS = Advanced (15)

Educator Preparation and Development
Average=20 Developing (12)
LCM HS Developing (13)
LCE Developing (12) =
LCI=20 Developing (12)
LCJH Developing (12)
MVE Developing (12)
MMS = Developing (13)

Leadership, Administration and Instructional = Support=20
Average: Advanced (16)
LCM HS Advanced (18)
LCE Advanced = (17)=20
LCI Advanced (16)
LCJH Advanced (15)
MVE Developing (12) =
MMS=20 Advanced (16)

Infrastructure for Technology
Average: = Advanced (16)=20
LCM HS Advanced (17)
LCE Advanced (18)
LCI Advanced (16) =
LCJH=20 Developing (14)
MVE Advanced (16)
MMS Advanced (16) =

The=20 overall District-wide evaluations indicate a Developing level of = Teaching &=20 Learning, and Educator Preparation and Development. Leadership, = Administration,=20 and Instructional Support and Infrastructure for Technology indicate = Advanced=20 levels. We will focus our planning efforts on increasing each area to = the=20 advanced level where possible as budget allows. As budget supports = equipment=20 refresh cycles, infrastructure for technology numbers should increase as = up-to-date and reliable technology resources are made available for = teachers in=20 the classroom.

Technology Needs:
Instructional Needs:

=95 Continue = to=20 develop online courses to provide anytime access to teacher and staff = training.=20 The goal of the training is to assist teachers to develop online = material for=20 integration into the curriculum and enhance technology TEKS compliance = efforts.=20
=95 Increase the number of teachers who meet SBEC Standards.
=95 = Improve=20 ratings on Texas STaR charts.
=95 Provide technology training for = new teachers=20 to introduce District technology resources available for curriculum = integration.=20
=95 Provide training for newly implemented systems and emerging = classroom=20 technologies as necessary.
=95 Continue to support student = electronic=20 portfolio development and archival as necessary.
=95 Staff = development=20 activities for instructional staff should include electronic portfolio=20 development.
=95 A storage solution is needed to ensure adequate = resources for=20 professional development and curriculum integration materials review. =
=95=20 Campus labs and mobile carts - this equipment should be refreshed so = that=20 students have access to up-to-date equipment for technology TEKS and to = enhance=20 technology integration efforts.
=95 An additional Instructional = Technology=20 Specialist is recommended to support Secondary teachers and Curriculum = Director.=20

Infrastructure Needs:

=95 Traffic prioritization is = necessary=20 to ensure non-business critical traffic is managed to ensure reliable=20 connectivity to the Internet 24x7.
=95 Phase II of the District = network=20 security program should include improving perimeter, core, and remote = access=20 security to District resources.
=95 Standardization of systems and = servers=20 should be completed to ensure compatibility of applications to support=20 curriculum integration efforts. Virtualization technologies should be=20 investigated in order to reduce operational costs as well as the cost of = expanding electrical and HVAC infrastructure.
=95 Expansion of the = Help Desk=20 to include basic troubleshooting support is needed.
=95 Wireless = access=20 coverage should be expanded as budget allows.
=95 Network management = activities must be enhanced in order to ensure service delivery. = Additional=20 servers should be purchased to support a variety of network management=20 activities.
=95 Develop network and computer refresh policies. = Average age of=20 computer and laptop equipment is six years. Average age of network = equipment is=20 five years. Mobile labs should also be included in the refresh policies. =
=95=20 Wireless network management processes are minimal, management activities = need to=20 be enhanced.
=95 Process improvement and documentation activities = need to be=20 enhanced to ensure service delivery.
=95 A storage solution is = needed to=20 ensure adequate resources for documents and project based assignments = are=20 available for review in order to ensure compliance with Technology TEKS. =
=95=20 Increased use of audio and video to supplement core curriculum require=20 additional storage capability. A District storage solution is necessary. =

24/7 access to technology must be available to all students, K = through=20 12th grade. We should provide the technology necessary to support = integration=20 for all learning styles at each grade level. LCMCISD ratio of students = to=20 computers is currently 2:1. While this meets the State Long-Range Plan = for=20 Technology 1996-2010 goal of a 3:1 student - computer ratio and a 1:1=20 teacher-computer ratio, when we examine the age of the computers we will = not be=20 able to improve our student to computer ratio without significant = increases in=20 technology funding. As computers become available to students and = teachers, we=20 must ensure that both groups receive adequate training.

A recent = evaluation of technology resources revealed network equipment is = outdated and=20 inadequate to support the growing technology and curriculum needs of the = District. Internet bandwidth is inadequate to support current = utilization and=20 must be increased. A recent focus group determined the greatest need for = teacher=20 training to be in the development of computer curriculum and in the = integration=20 of technology into the classroom. A primary focus will include = developing online=20 courses to supplement curriculum delivery. The District must provide = training=20 opportunities and incentive for teachers to participate in the = professional=20 development activities. Shifting from a teacher-centered to a = learner-centered=20 environment is critical to the success of integrating technology into = the=20 curriculum. Instructional Technology Specialists are needed within the = District=20 to provide teachers with the instructional support they need in order to = integrate technology into their curriculum.

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 1: Provide technology = resources that=20 extend the traditional boundaries of classroom instruction to = enhance=20 student academic achievement and teacher = effectiveness.
OBJECTIVE 1.1: Technology will be integrated = seamlessly into=20 teaching and learning. The District will strive to increase the = number of=20 students who achieve technology proficiency.=20 Budget Amount $69,807.45 LRPT category: Teaching and = Learning=20 E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, = 06, 07,=20 11
Strategies	State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
1.1.1:	Integrate the Technology applications TEKS by = providing=20 specialized technology courses at each grade level. Students in = grade 8=20 will complete benchmark tests to assess technology proficiency as = measured=20 by the STaR Chart.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS10, TL01, TL02, TL03, TL05, TL06, = TL16	State: Original Status: In Progress	ongoing	Principals, Curriculum Directors, Technology = Director	Schedule of classes, software utilization = reports.
1.1.2:	Provide technology opportunities including = equipment,=20 software, emerging technologies, lesson planning, and = instructional=20 methods for all grade levels and core curriculum as appropriate.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, TL04, TL05, TL09, TL12, TL14	State: Original Status: Planned	2008 Plan 2009 Implement 2010 Assess &=20 Revise	Principals, Curriculum Directors, Technology = Director,=20 Teachers	Use of technology in the classroom at all grade=20 levels.
1.1.3:	Provide training sessions that focus on technology=20 integration into the curriculum.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: TL04, TL07	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Curriculum Directors, Tech Director	1) On-line documentation of lesson plans and = activities in=20 Eduphoria Forethought, 2) Student technology skills portfolios, 3) = Utilization of AEIS-IT and WEBCCAT by teachers.
OBJECTIVE 1.2: Implement strategies to improve the = academic=20 achievement of all students by enabling teachers to integrate = technology=20 skills into their classroom instruction.=20 Budget Amount $38,151.56 LRPT category: Teaching and = Learning=20 E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 04a, 04b, = 07, 08,=20 11
Strategies	State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
1.2.1:	Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for = students=20 in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that specify = expectations=20 and rules for students, parents, and teachers.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: TL14	State: Original Status: In Progress	ongoing	Curriculum Directors, Technology Director, = Instructional=20 Technology Specialist	Student assessment/observation.
1.2.2:	Provide technology mentors on each campus to = support=20 technology integration and model new instructional techniques.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP05, LAS10, LAS12, TL06, = TL07	State: Original Status: In Progress	ongoing	Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum Directors, = Technology=20 Director, Principals.	Employment Records, Technology Integration = Specialists=20 mentoring teachers as evidenced by Texas STaR Chart.
1.2.3:	Technology integration will be a part of teacher = and=20 librarian evaluation where appropriate.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP05, EP06, TL06, TL07, TL08	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Principals	Appraisal documents.
1.2.4:	Support library research programs and utilization = of the=20 Internet to enable students to develop research skills and promote = student-centered learning.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: TL01, TL06, TL08, TL10, TL11, = TL12	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Curriculum Directors, Librarians, Teachers	Student utilization reports, student use of = Internet for=20 research
OBJECTIVE 1.3: Provide innovative delivery of diverse = curricular instruction to all students.=20 Budget Amount $427,757.74 LRPT category: Teaching and=20 Learning=20 E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, = 04a, 04b,=20 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12
Strategies	State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
1.3.1:	Ensure anytime/anywhere access to technology-based = learning=20 for all students by providing equipment, services and support.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I06, LAS15, TL08, TL09	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Tech. Director, Principals, Instructional = Technology=20 Specialist	Resource availability, limited downtime, extended=20 utilization of web-based instructional materials and online course = delivery.
1.3.2:	Support the use of technology to promote = student-centered=20 learning across geographic and cultural boundaries.=20 Comments: Dependent on budgeting LEA LRPT Correlates: TL12	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Curriculum Directors, Principals, Teachers =	Use of library and Internet resources, assess = lesson plans=20 to determine if technology integration produces higher level = skills and=20 information access methods.
1.3.3:	Utilize innovative strategies for the 24/7 delivery = of=20 specialized courses and instructional offerings.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: TL13	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Curriculum Directors, Principals, Technology = Director,=20 Teachers	Moodle Learning Management System access records, = Distance=20 Learning participation records, blogs, wikis, podcasting, digital=20 portfolios, etc.
OBJECTIVE 1.4: All campuses will have the ability to = positively=20 impact parents and the community through District technology = resources.=20 Budget Amount $42,710.07 LRPT category: Teaching and = Learning=20 E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 09 =
Strategies	State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
1.4.1:	Support teachers in developing and updating = classroom=20 websites and online resources to share.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP08, I08, LAS11, TL16	State: Original Status: Planned	continuing	Principals, Webmasters, Technology Director, = Instructional=20 Technology Specialist	80% of classroom teachers have websites that are = updated=20 monthly, District web site is updated monthly.
1.4.2:	Provide innovative programs that promote parental=20 involvement, increased communication with parents and community = members,=20 and community access to educational resources.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS07, LAS11, TL15	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Webmaster, Principals, Instructional Technology = Specialist,=20 Asst. Superintendent	Parent portal for viewing student attendance & = grades=20 on-line
1.4.3:	Provide parents secure electronic access to student = information.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I08, LAS11	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Network Specialist	Family Access parent participation, District Web = Site=20 utilization.

GOAL 2: District educators will = demonstrate technology proficiency to improve academic = achievement. Ensure=20 learning is collaborative, interactive, and customized throughout=20 curriculum and instruction. (include shift to a learner-centered=20 environment)
OBJECTIVE 2.1: Provide professional development = opportunities=20 for District employees to ensure technology proficiency and a high = level=20 of competency.=20 Budget Amount $201,416.38 LRPT category: Educator = Preparation and=20 Development=20 E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 04b, 08, 11=20
Strategies	State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.1.1:	Provide access to professional development = opportunities=20 for instructional staff to assist in the integration of technology = into=20 the classroom.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP05, EP06, EP07, EP08,=20 TL08	State: Original Status: Planned	2010 Plan, 2011-2012 Implement	Technology Director, Principals, Curriculum = Directors,=20 Instructional Technology Specialist	Use of technology in the classroom, (walkthroughs, = lesson=20 plans)
2.1.2:	The District will encourage instructional staff,=20 librarians, and administrators to participate in professional = development=20 focused on the use of innovative technologies.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP02, EP03, EP04, EP05, EP06, EP07, = EP08,=20 EP09	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Curriculum Directors, = Administrators,=20	Documentation of attendance
2.1.3:	Provide staff development opportunities to meet = SBEC and=20 District proficiency standards.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP03, EP04, EP06, EP07, TL08, TL11,=20 TL12	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Principals, Instructional = Technology=20 Specialist, Curriculum Directors	Documentation of attendance,STaR chart survey = results=20
2.1.4:	Utilize on-line training for new teachers to master = grade=20 book/attendance software as well as other software provided by the = District to enhance teaching and learning.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Principals, Instructional = Technology=20 Specialist	Submitted Grade/Attendance/AEIS-IT
2.1.5:	Provide an Instructional Technology Specialist for = the=20 effective integration of technology for elementary and secondary = campuses.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, EP05, LAS01, LAS10, TL02, = TL06, TL07,=20 TL14, TL16	State: Original Status: In Progress	ongoing	Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum Directors, = Technology=20 Director	Employment Records

GOAL 3: Provide leadership and = vision in=20 planning, budgeting, professional development, and technology = delivery to=20 create an environment of innovation for the effective integration = of=20 technology and communication with staff, parents, and the = community.=20
OBJECTIVE 3.1: Develop, implement, and monitor a = dynamic=20 technology plan that aligns resources to improve student learning = and=20 support school operations.=20 Budget Amount $63,050.00 LRPT category: Leadership,=20 Administration and Support=20 E-Rate Correlates: ER01, ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, = 04a, 04b,=20 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11
Strategies	State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.1.1:	Incorporate collaborative Technology planning in = campus and=20 District Improvement Plans.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS01, LAS02, LAS03, LAS04, LAS05, LAS06, = LAS08,=20 LAS09, LAS13, LAS14, TL08	State: Original Status: Planned	Annually in October	Campus Improvement Committees, District Educational = Improvement Committee	Campus Improvement and District Improvement Plan =
3.1.2:	Technology planning committee wil meet regularly to = evaluate the Technology Plan.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS02, LAS07	State: Original Status: Planned	Annually in October	Planning committees (CIC, DEIC, Technology) =	Campus, District, and Technology Plan =
3.1.3:	Ensure a viable technology plan is written and = approved for=20 use in securing funding such as the federal E-rate program, and = promotes=20 achievement in accordance with NCLB, and State requirements.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I02, I07, LAS01, LAS02, LAS04, LAS05, = LAS06,=20 LAS07, LAS08, LAS09, LAS12	State: Original Status: Planned	annually - January	Technology Director, Technology Planning = Committee	Technology Plan approval, and Technology Budget = Approval=20
3.1.4:	Provide electronic tools and data (assessment data, = individualized student plans) for use in classroom planning to = ensure=20 student success.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, TL05, TL07	State: Original Status: Planned	Ongoing	Principals, Curriculum Directors, Teachers	Software and Maintenance Fees for AEIS-IT Online,=20 CLASS
3.1.5:	Maintain, update, and test a business continuity = plan to=20 ensure that critical technology applications can be recovered in a = timely=20 manner.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS08	State: Original Status: In Progress	ongoing	Principals, Curriculum Director	Business continuity plan, successful restore of = backup=20 tapes
3.1.6:	Budget for, offer, and support expanded curriculum = and=20 instructional opportunities to students via online and other = distance=20 learning.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS14	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Central Office Administrators,Curriculum Directors, = Technology Director, Principals	Distance Learning Documentation =

GOAL 4: Provide and maintain = the=20 infrastructure and technology support to enable the accomplishment = of=20 goals of the Board of Trustees and District/Campus plans and will=20 investigate end deploy emerging technologies as appropriate. =
OBJECTIVE 4.1: The District Local Area Network and = Wide Area=20 Network will be maintained and refreshed to meet the needs of the=20 District.=20 Budget Amount $729,231.82 LRPT category: Infrastructure = for=20 Technology=20 E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 02, 03, 05, 06, 12=20
Strategies	State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.1.1:	Provide maximum bandwidth to match affordable = technology=20 equipment and services currently available.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06, I08, I09	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Network Engineer, = Administration=20	ongoing network management and utilization = assessment to=20 review adequate Internet and Intranet resources are in place. =
4.1.2:	Prioritize District network traffic to ensure = delivery of=20 mission critical educational and operational activities District = wide.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I06, I08	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Network Engineer	Traffic prioritization reports and increased = manageability=20 of District network services.
4.1.3:	Enable secure wireless coverage across all = facilities as=20 required.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I06	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Network Engineer, Technology Director	Wireless coverage -all campuses
4.1.4:	Maintain and upgrade components of the District = LAN/WAN=20 infrastructure on campuses and between campus connectivity points = as=20 necessary.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I05, I06, I08, I09	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Network Engineer, Assistant=20 Superintendent.	LAN/WAN equipment purchases and installations =
4.1.5:	Develop and implement hardware obsolescence policy = for=20 technology resources.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I07	State: Original Status: Planned	2010 - plan budget/develop policy 2011 - implement = policy=20	Technology Directors, Assistant Superintendent =	1) leased computer rotation for teachers, 2) budget = for a=20 six year rotation for student computers, 3) investigate emerging = hardware=20 technologies.
4.1.6:	Implement network security equipment and programs = to=20 protect information technology resources.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I09	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Network Engineer, Network = Specialist=20	Firewalls, network segmentation, virus protection,=20 vulnerability assessment, spam and spyware. Assure critical data = is backed=20 up.
4.1.7:	Develop a proactive management plan for centralized = network=20 systems.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Director of Technology, Network Engineer, Network=20 Specialist	Automated server monitoring, system management=20 documentation and change management procedures.
4.1.8:	Develop a proactive management plan for = standardization of=20 server resources including virtualization strategies to ensure=20 compatibility of applications to support curriculum integration = efforts=20 and reduce operational costs.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05	State: Original Status: Planned	2010 - plan, 2011 - develop and implement, 2012 - = review=20 and assess	Director of Technology, Network Engineer, Network=20 Specialist	Virtualized servers for critical District resources = and=20 addition of high-capacity storage for student and staff use. =
4.1.9:	Implement a professional development plan for = technical=20 personnel.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP03, EP04, I01, I05	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Administration, Technology Director, Technology = Staff=20	Documentation of training received, capability and=20 knowledge of Technology Staff.
4.1.10:	District will provide direct user Internet access = for each=20 networked computer in the District and telecommunications services = where=20 applicable.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I03	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Technology department staff,=20 principals.	Computers in each classroom and office are actively = connected to the Internet.
4.1.11:	Maintain and develop web-based services with = Intranet and=20 Internet components to improve communications with staff, = students,=20 parents, and the community.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP08, I01, I08, I09, TL13, TL16	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Webmaster, Network Specialist, = Instructional Technology Specialist	District Web site, access to online web = applications and=20 information provided by the District.
OBJECTIVE 4.2: The District will provide adequate=20 backup/recovery and disaster recovery capabilities and procedures. = Budget Amount $0.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for=20 Technology=20 E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 03, 04a, = 05, 06,=20 07, 08, 09, 12
Strategies	State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.2.1:	Update Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity = Plans as=20 needed. Investigate emerging technologies to support Business = Continuity=20 Efforts including off-site hosting of critical applications.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS07, LAS14	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Network Engineer, Network = Specialist,=20 Technology Department Personnel	updated plans, project documentation, use of web = based=20 applications hosted off-site
4.2.2:	Investigate addition of enterprise data backup with = integration of a high-capacity storage solution.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: LAS07, LAS14	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Network Specialist, Network = Engineer=20	Research, plans
OBJECTIVE 4.3: Maintain current equipment while = continuing to=20 update equipment using the approved computer refresh schedule.=20 Budget Amount $0.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for=20 Technology=20 E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 05 =
Strategies	State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.3.1:	Move to standardized end user hardware and software = platform with specified obsolesce policy to ensure maximum = efficiency and=20 use of technology by all students and staff.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I07	State: Original Status: Planned	2010 - plan and budget, 2011 - seek budget = approval, 2012 -=20 implement	Technology Director, Technology Secretary, Network=20 Specialist, Network Engineer	1) hardware obsolescence plan, 2) hardware and = software=20 inventory database 3) Technology Dept. involvement in the software = approval and acquisition process, standardized client imaging, = software=20 inventory system
4.3.2:	Ensure budget allocations are sufficient to sustain = the=20 District's goal of being technologically advanced.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I04, I05, I06, I07	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Asst. Super, School Board =	budget documents
4.3.3:	Technology and Budget Planning will strive to = improve the=20 District's current ratio of computers to students to the target of = a 1:1=20 ratio for students and instructional staff.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I04, I07	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Asst, Super,	documentation of number of computers available to = students=20 and staff
4.3.4:	Assure that each classroom has up-to-date tools for = technology integration as budget allows.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I09	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Curriculum Directors, = Principals,=20 Special Program Director, Department Heads	Data projector, Smart Board, wireless student = interactivity=20 device, document camera in each instructional classroom =
OBJECTIVE 4.4: District Technology department will = continue to=20 research and include new and emerging technologies where = appropriate.=20 Budget Amount $19,545.50 LRPT category: Educator = Preparation and=20 Development=20 E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01, 02, 05, 08, 12=20
Strategies	State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.4.1:	Provide specialized technologies such as video = streaming,=20 data projectors, video conferencing systems, and video portals as=20 appropriate.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I02, I03, I05, I06, I09, TL05, TL09,=20 TL10	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Network Specialist, Network = Engineer,=20 Instructional Technology Specialist,	Use of technology devices at all campuses and = District=20 administrative offices
4.4.2:	Encourage attendance to technology conventions for=20 Technology Staff, Administrators, Staff, and instructors.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01, EP06, EP07, LAS01, LAS10, TL08, = TL10,=20 TL12	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Administrators	Documentation of attendance
OBJECTIVE 4.5: Provide just in time and user = instructional and=20 technical support=20 Budget Amount $1,342,865.64 LRPT category: Infrastructure = for=20 Technology=20 E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 03, 12 =
Strategies	State/Status:	Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.5.1:	Develop and implement help desk strategy to meet = the=20 technical needs of campus personnel. Provide technical support for = all end=20 users by expanding the Help Desk to include basic troubleshooting = support.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I09, LAS01, LAS10, LAS15	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Principals,	1) Helpdesk Knowledge base, 2) remote assistance, = 3) online=20 chat between help desk and end user,
4.5.2:	Technology inventory and work orders will be = maintained and=20 tracked through the use of electronic databases.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I09	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Technology Department = Personnel=20	Electronic reports of Help Desk ticketing and = inventory=20 system utilization.
4.5.3:	Provide technical support for all end users at the = District=20 and campus levels.=20 LEA LRPT Correlates: I01, I05, I07, LAS15	State: Original Status: Planned	ongoing	Technology Director, Assistant Superintendent =	Employment records, documentation of campus support = activities.

Budget

Total amount of Title II, Part D formula = funds=20 received for the current year of this plan: $4,391.00=20

Method of application for formula funds: Local Application=20

Budget year 2010

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source

Staff Development $77,039.00 83% Technology
17% Title II D

Telecommunications & Internet Access $62,139.00 100% Technology

Materials & Supplies $10,485.42 100% Technology

Equipment $286,916.00 100% Technology (52% Federal)

Maintenance $494,280.58 100% Technology (51% Federal)

Miscellaneous Expenses $0.00 100% Technology

Total $930,860.00

Budget year 2011

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source

Staff Development $80,890.95 83 % Technology
17 % Title IID

Telecommunications & Internet Access $65,245.95 100 % Technology

Materials & Supplies $11,009.69 100% Technology

Equipment $301,261.80 100 % Technology

Maintenance $518,994.61 100 % Technology

Miscellaneous Expenses $0.00 100% Technology

Total $977,403.00

Budget year 2012

Budget item Cost Funding Sources with amount per source

Staff Development $84,935.50 83 % Technology
17 % Title IID

Telecommunications & Internet Access $68,508.25 100 % Technology

Materials & Supplies $11,560.18 100 % Technology

Equipment $316,324.89 100 % Technology

Maintenance $544,944.34 100 % Technology

Miscellaneous Expenses $0.00 100% Technology

Total $1,026,273.16

Evaluation

Evaluation = Process:
Evaluation=20 strategies to ensure effective development of the technology plan. =

The=20 LCM Technology Plan will be aligned with the State of Texas Long Range = Plan for=20 Technology. The plan will be reviewed yearly by the District Technology = Director=20 and the District Improvement Committee to evaluate progress of the = District in=20 meeting the plan goals and objectives. The technology plan will be = updated=20 yearly to add new requirements and remove completed objectives as = needed.=20

Evaluation strategies will be set up for acquisition and = installation of=20 technologies and telecommunications services, including project = management=20 methodologies and purchasing standards.

Each Campus Improvement=20 Committee (CIC) will evaluate the Technology Plan to determine if the=20 acquisition and installation of technology infrastructure and equipment = meet=20 campus needs. LCMCISD will pursue all available technology funding (i.e. = grants=20 and E-rate). The District Network Engineer will monitor network response = time=20 and plan for telecommunication services upgrades. Infrastructure = utilization=20 will be reported to administration and technology committees on a = regular basis.=20 The goals, objectives and the strategies are designed to insure that the = Technology plan goals are achieved and the performance indicators to be = used for=20 evaluation are developed.

Findings of the Technology committee = will be=20 presented to the board during the budget planning workshop as requested. =

Evaluation Method:
Evaluation strategies are designed to = ensure=20 effective technology staff development efforts and technology = integration into=20 the curriculum.

LCM uses a technology staff development model = which=20 provides four levels of proficiency. Incentives are provided to = participants at=20 the Integration level as budget is available. The basic Entry level I = must be=20 completed before laptop computers are issued to teachers. Participants = in Level=20 II commit to complete Adaptation Level II-A and II-B by the end of their = first=20 school year. Participants in Integration Level III commit to completion = by the=20 end of their second school year. Innovator Level IV participants commit = to=20 completion by the end of their fourth school year. All participants keep = logs=20 that reflect the time spent at home using the computer, the time they = use=20 technology in the classroom on administrative applications, and the time = they=20 use technology for classroom integration activities for the purposes of = training=20 and professional development. Level IV participants attend staff = development=20 activities that cover learning theories, and technology integration = strategies.=20 Administrators participate in the Administrator Academy which provides=20 administrators with skills for integrating technology into their job as = well as=20 experience in evaluating technology in the classroom.=20

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD does not discriminate on the basis = of sex,=20 disability, race, color, age, or national origin in its educational = programs,=20 activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title = VI.=20

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