William Pitcher Jr. High School
Technology Plan – Level One

The members met on February 22, 2008 to identify technology needs. The committee discussed the following needs: classroom computers that enable teacher/student to access curriculum and run necessary software programs efficiently, computers in computer lab capable of running necessary software and processing, mobile laptop carts to bring to classrooms for cooperative learning, maintenance for current technology (i.e. bulbs for video projectors), and printer capabilities. The members were asked to confer with teachers in their departments for others’ input. The committee again met on March 28 to discuss feedback from other teachers and to prioritize the school technology needs. The principal mentioned the possibility of needing additional security cameras given the size of the facility. The district is currently providing 10 security cameras for each of the junior high schools.

The members agreed upon the following prioritized list for Year One (2008-2009):
1 – update/replace teacher/classroom computers
2 – replace outdated computers in computer lab (approximately 20 in year one)
3 – purchase items needed to maintain current use of video projectors (bulbs)
4 – provide mobile laptop computers available for classroom cooperative learning stations
5 – purchase additional security cameras

The members agreed upon the following recommendations for subsequent years:
1 – update / replace teacher/classroom computers as needed
2 – purchase additional computers for computer lab (approximately 10 in year two)
3 – assess computer hardware available to improve student engagement using technology (i.e. Interactive Boards, Document Cameras, Laptop Computers)

Page two of this document provides a breakdown of the Recommended technology purchases for Year One (2008-2009).

Technology Committee Members:

Level Investment year Quantity Cost per item Total cost:

• One Replace teacher computers that are older and slowing the school network 2008-2009 15 931.75 $13,976.25
• One Update computer lab purchasing student computers, monitors, speakers, cable 2008-2009 20 931.75 $18,635.00
• One Purchase network printers for each wing (Math / English/ Science/ Social Studies) 2008-2009 4 $471.00 $1,884.00
• One Maintenance of current video projectors (bulb replacements) 2008-2009 7 $257.00 $1,799.00
• One Additional Security Cameras 2008-2009 2 $2,000.00 $4,000.00
• One Laptop computers - cooperative learning in classrooms 2008-2009 5 $1,354.00 $6,770.00
  
  TOTAL $47,064.25