LAMAR CONSOLIDATED ISD
Technology Plan

DISTRICT PROFILE

	ESC Region 4 Address 3911 AVE I City, State Zip ROSENBERG, TX 774713960 Phone (281) 341-3100 Fax (281) 341-3598 County District Number 79901

	Number of Campuses 26 Total Student Enrollment 17,063 District Size 10,000 - 24,999 Percent Econ. Disadvantaged 46.02%

	Technology Expenditures $7,484,804.00 Technology budgets reported in plan by category Teaching and Learning Budget $1,627,939.00 Educator Preparation and Development Budget $494,148.00 Administration and Support Services Budget $1,031,044.00 Infrastructure for Technology Budget $4,331,673.00 Technology Expenditure Per Pupil $438.66 Number of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet 26 Percentage of Campuses with Direct Connection to Internet 100.00% Number of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet 1138 Percentage of Classrooms with Direct Connection to Internet 100.00% Computer/Student Ratio 4 student(s) for every computer Computer/Teacher Ratio 1 teacher(s) for every computer Number of campuses that need to complete the Texas Campus STaR Chart 26 Percentage of campuses that have completed the Texas Campus STaR Chart 100.00 %

Plan Introduction

	Last Updated 03/31/2004

	Plan status submitted Years Included in the Plan 2004 - 2005 Number of years covered by the plan: 1

Technology Planning Committee

	Judy Adamson, Director of Human Resources Elaine Bergman, Director of Staff Development Peggy Bradfield, Adm.Research and Accountability Barbara Colihan, Principal Kay Dawes, Assistant Superintendent Jean Frankie, Curriculum Specialist Steve Hickman, Director of Technology Catherine Lamb, Assistant Principal Kenneth Lince, Principal Jill Ludwig, Asst. Superintendent of Business Kevin McKeever, Director of Operations Christine Musik, Certification Specialist Irma Nurre, Principal Clifford Roberson, Librarian Michael Semmler, Assistant Principal Vicki Stevenson , Principal Kelly Waters, Principal Walt Wendtland, Principal

Executive Summary

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) and its community members, parents, patrons, 2,400 employees, and 18,000 students are poised to move forward into the next century. A commitment to academic excellence and a plan in place to guide the District’s efforts are important to ensure success. The Strategic Plans for 1997-2002 and 2002-2005 were developed with that end in mind and this Strategic Plan is no different. This Plan is the third in a series. The original Plan, adopted in 1997 as a blueprint for change, provided a vision of the school system we wanted to become. Many of its elements are still evident in the current plan and are designed to be a “work in progress”.
The previous plans were very effective in bringing the District the needed infrastructure and equipment to place it in a technology leadership position among public school districts in Texas. The goal for the development of the 2004-2005 technology plan was to build upon those achievements, integrate technology in curriculum design and delivery, provide an even higher level of staff development, increase their own productivity, and begin to provide access to the greater Lamar Consolidated community.
The District recognizes this plan will continue to be periodically reviewed and revised as necessary to respond to changing conditions and new information which becomes available. In addition, the Board retains its responsibility, and that of future Boards, to approve specific plans for implementation, as appropriate, as well as necessary expenditures of funds that may be required.
The Board of Trustees expresses its sincere thanks to the many parents, community members, and employees who participated in the development of this Plan for 2004-2005 and its appreciation for those who will be involved in its implementation.

Needs Assessment

Assessment Process:
A comprehensive needs assessment utilizing teacher surveys, interviews, campus improvement plans, inventories and the Texas Campus STaR Chart was conducted to analyze the current status of technology in the district and determine future needs. A citizens bond committee outlined needed items to be purchased through a community supported bond program. Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware, software, programs, technology resources, staff development, technical support, and community involvement.

Existing Conditions:
Our district is experiencing fast paced growth in both student population and the use of technology. We currently have a Technology Department consisting of the Director of Technology with a staff of 21 staff. All campuses are connected using a 1 GB Fiber optic network. Each of our 26 campuses share a 10mb connection to the internet. All approximately 6000 computers are connected via a 100mb switched connection. Each classroom is equipped with an Instructional Workstation which includes a computer, printer, and TV. Our district has a student population of approximately 18,000. Our elementary schools are running CCC software labs of 25 computers in each lab. Our secondary schools are running Plato software with 30 computers in each lab. The CATE department has 15 labs with 30 computers in each lab. Each secondary school library has a lab for student use. Each school has a Campus Technology Coordinator to provide technical assistance to their school. Technology staff development is provided on site and in a staff development lab. All secondary school have distant learning labs with H.323 connectivity to a bridge at Region IV. District wide email is provided to all teachers and administrators using Novell Group Wise. The district has standardized on Dell computers, Cisco networking gear, and Novell file and print services. The district passed a bond in the fall of 2003 and plans with $5,000,000 being allocated to technology related projects. The district is in the process of building 1 new elementary and renovating several existing schools.

Technology Needs:
Identified Needs: • Provide additional opportunities through Staff Development classes and teacher technologist training that enable teachers to learn how to integrate technology into the curriculum • Provide additional opportunities through Staff Development classes teacher technologist training that model project-based activities or collaborative learning • Provide additional classroom technology such as: elementary distance learning carts, keyboarding carts and instructional software• Expand telecommunications system by leveraging the districts fiber network and implementing an IP based telephone and security system. • Purchase of network monitoring software • Upgrade existing management systems to SIF standards • Develop strategies to promote parent and community involvement.

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies

GOAL 2: TECHNOLOGY STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Enhance the technological skills, knowledge, and attitude of all LCISD staff so that they will improve student learning. The process is intentional, ongoing, and systemic.
OBJECTIVE 2.1:   Provide high-quality on-going staff development to support and facilitate the use of technology in teaching and learning in LCISD. Budget Amount $92148.00 LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01 04a 04b 07
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.1.1:	Provide training for all staff to learn to enhance the curriculum through the use of technology. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01 EP05 EP08 EP09 TL03 TL05	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Catalog of sessions, Session sign-in report
2.1.2:	Provide basic computer use training to all new teachers. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01 EP12	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	New employee check list, Session sign-in report,
2.1.3:	Provide access to online staff development (Star On-line) Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01 EP05 EP08 EP09 EP12 TL03 TL05	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Provide access to online staff development (Star On-line)
2.1.4:	Provide training for all staff to develop minimum proficiencies in technology for professional and classroom use: (1) using a computer system with related peripheral devices as a tool; and (2) using adopted software to achieve specific needs or goals. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01 EP05 EP08 EP09 EP12 TL03 TL05	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Catalog of sessions, Session sign-in report
2.1.5:	Expand intranet use and train teachers in its use. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: EP02 EP03 TL03 TL05 TL17 TL18	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Expanded district web site
2.1.6:	Provide staff development for, and support math teachers in grades 5-8 at participating schools in the Texas Math Diagnostic System (TMDS). Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01 EP01 EP02 EP07 TL03	2004-2005	Director of Technology, Curriculum	Director of Technology, Curriculum
2.1.7:	Provide training using group presentation and videos which allows teachers to view at least a part of the training from their own campus at a time that is convenient for them. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08 EP01 EP11 EP12 TL03 TL08	2004-2005	Director of Technology, Curriculum	Development of Video, Sign-in Sheets
2.1.8:	Provide one-on-one training for teachers. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP01 EP08 EP12 TL03	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Staff development log
2.1.9:	Provide training in the use of enterprise systems such as Weblink, WebCenter, Travel, ADM… Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08 EP01 EP07 EP08	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Session sign-in report, Log of activity
2.1.10:	Provide "just in time" staff development using a variety of professional development models such as streaming video, video on demand, automated email response, and online content. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP01 EP02 EP08 EP10 EP11 EP12	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Staff development log
OBJECTIVE 2.2:   Provide high-quality on-going staff development to support and facilitate the use of technology in teaching, learning and administrative processes. Budget Amount $46074.00 LRPT category: Administration and Support Services E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 04a 04b
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.2.1:	Provide technology staff development sessions for Administrators Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP01 EP08 EP12 TL03	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Catalog of sessions, Session sign-in report
2.2.2:	Provide one-on-one training for Administrators Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP01 EP08 EP12 TL03	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Staff development log
2.2.3:	Provide access to online staff development (Element K) Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP01 EP08 EP12 TL03	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Number of accounts, Activity log
2.2.4:	Provide training in the use of enterprise systems such as Weblink, WebCenter, Travel, … Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08 EP01 EP07 EP08 TL03	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Session sign-in report, Log of activity
2.2.5:	Provide basic computer use training to all new Administrators. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08 EP01 EP08 TL03	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	New employee check list
2.2.6:	Provide "just in time" staff development using a variety of professional development models such as streaming video, video on demand, automated email response, and online content. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP01 EP08 EP10 EP11 EP12	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Activity logs
OBJECTIVE 2.3:   Provide high-quality on-going staff development to support and facilitate the use of technology in administrative processes. Budget Amount $46074.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 04b
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
2.3.1:	Provide technology staff development session for support staff Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP01	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Session sign-in report
2.3.2:	Provide one-on-one training for support staff Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP01 EP08	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Staff development Log
2.3.3:	Provide access to online staff development (Element K) Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP01 EP08	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Number of accounts, Activity log
2.3.4:	Provide training in the use of enterprise systems such as Weblink, WebCenter, Travel, … Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08 EP01 EP07 EP08	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Session sign-in report
2.3.5:	Provide "just in time" staff development using a variety of professional development models such as streaming video, video on demand, automated email response, and online content. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP01 EP08	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Activity logs

GOAL 3: TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION: Technology will be intergrated into the instructional environment to enhance and manage teaching, learning and TEKS mastery.
OBJECTIVE 3.1:   Instructional software and Technology TEKS will be integrated into the curriculum to enhance the learning environment. Budget Amount $402000.00 LRPT category: Educator Preparation and Development E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 07 11
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.1.1:	Integrated learning systems, such as CCC and Plato, will be used to increase and enhance student learning and TEKS mastery Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01 AS02 TL01 TL02 TL04 TL05 TL07 TL08 TL10 TL14 TL18 TL21	2004-2005	Principals, Department Chairs, Director of Curriculum	Improved test scores, benchmark testing and credit restoration
3.1.2:	Instructional software such as Inspiration, Kidspiration, KidPix, and office applications will be used to provide a technology rich learning environment and address TEKS and TA TEKS. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01 EP04 TL01 TL02 TL04 TL05 TL07 TL08 TL10 TL14 TL18 TL21	2004-2005	Principals, Department Chairs, Director of Curriculum	Improved test scores, student products
3.1.3:	District wide keyboarding program will be implemented to ensure mastery of keyboarding skills by the fifth grade. Comments: A committee consisting of 2 principals, 4 teachers, 2 curriculum staff and 4 technology staff has met 4 times since January to develop a district wide keyboarding strategy.  The committee expects to take a recommendation to the board in May or June.  A Master Instructional Technology intern has been identified to help develop the strategy and design the staff development materials. LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04 TL01 TL02 TL04 TL07 TL08 TL09 TL10 TL11 TL14 TL15 TL19 TL20	2004-2005	Director of Curriculum, Director of Technology	Proficiency tests, progress reports
3.1.4:	Online Technology Application Curriculum will be implemented district wide to address the TA TEKS for grades K-8. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: EP04 TL01 TL02 TL04 TL06 TL07 TL08	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Progress reports, student products
OBJECTIVE 3.2:   Management tools will be provided to track the delivery and mastery of TEKS. Budget Amount $156000.00 LRPT category: Administration and Support Services E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 07 09 11 12
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.2.1:	Review pilot of My School Life with involved campuses to make recommendations concerning continuation. Present recommendations to Board of Trustees Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02 EP13 EP14	2004-2005	Director of Curriculum	Program review report
3.2.2:	Implementation of Curriculum Management System district wide Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02 AS03 AS04 TL01	2004-2005	Director of Curriculum	System in place, 25% of users using system
3.2.3:	Support use of ADM software for disaggregating student performance data to the teacher's desktop. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS02 EP07 TL02 TL07 TL11	2004-2005	Director of Testing & Research	Availability of data to teachers
3.2.4:	Identify district wide grade book system that tracks TEKS mastery Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 TL02 TL07 TL08 TL11 TL14	2004-2005	Director of Technology	system purchased
OBJECTIVE 3.3:   Distance Learning technologies will be utilized to enhance the learining environment. Budget Amount $177500.00 LRPT category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 08 12
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
3.3.1:	Continue utilization of LCISD's distance learning capability to use distance learning for college credits, collaborative projects, and staff development opportunities. Build web page of potential contacts. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: I02 I11 I13 I15 TL01 TL04 TL06 TL08 TL10 TL16 TL17 TL18 TL19	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Log of use
3.3.2:	Continue ability to videoconference with Region IV Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 EP05 EP08 EP09 EP11 EP12 I02 I11 I13 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Log of connections to Region IV
3.3.3:	Maintain videoconferencing ability between and among all secondary schools and Brazos Crossing. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS05 EP05 EP08 EP09 EP11 EP12 I02 I11 I13 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Log of connections between campuses
3.3.4:	Provide training for video conferencing equipment. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 EP05 EP08 EP09 EP11 EP12 I02 I11 I13 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Video is produced
3.3.5:	Maintain Video Broadcast Carts on all campuses to allow campuses to do videoconferencing employing the Vbrick technology. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 EP05 EP08 EP09 EP11 EP12 I02 I11 I13 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Each campus stream is available
3.3.6:	Purchase Distance Learning Carts for elementary schools Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 EP05 EP08 EP09 EP11 EP12 I02 I11 I13 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Carts purchased
3.3.7:	Hire full time coordinator for Videoconferencing and Distance Learning Initiatives and program support Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08 EP01	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Coordinator hired

GOAL 4: SUPPORT OF TECHNOLOGY: To provide adequate technical support and maintenance of technology.
OBJECTIVE 4.1:   Optimize use of advanced technology services as a teaching and learning tool by improving and expanding both physical and human resources. Budget Amount $1365439.00 LRPT category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: NCLB Correlates: 05 06
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.1.1:	Provide on-site maintenance for all district technology including centralized support and campus based support. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08 I02	2004-2005	Director of Technology, Director of Technical Services	Work order system reflects appropriate response times.
4.1.2:	Provide technology help desk support. Help desk should have remote access to computers to provide immediate response. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS08	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Technology personnel answer help desk. Remote access is functional.
OBJECTIVE 4.2:   Provide and maintain support of information systems by ensuring accuracy and completeness of data. Budget Amount $789770.00 LRPT category: Administration and Support Services E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01 12
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.2.1:	Initiate process for sharing data between district systems in order to deliver faster and more accurate service. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08	2004-2005	Director of MIS	Fully automated system in place by August 2004
4.2.2:	Expand training to district and campus personnel on Enterprise systems capabilities and other software/internet applications Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP07	2004-2005	Director of MIS	Increased number of sessions and contact hours
4.2.3:	Continue investigation of student management systems which would allow teachers to input grades and attendance. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP14	2004-2005	Director of MIS	Selection of system by August 2004. Implementation by August 2005
4.2.4:	Implement web-based automated substitute system. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08	2004-2005	Director of Technology, Human Resources	Implementation of system, log of utilization
4.2.5:	Establish specifications for a central information system to provide services in targeted areas. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS03 AS08 EP13 EP14	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Request for proposal is published
OBJECTIVE 4.3:   Provide effective support for integrating technology into the LCISD curriculum as a learning and productivity tool. Budget Amount $75000.00 LRPT category: Teaching and Learning E-Rate Correlates: ER02 NCLB Correlates: 01 02 03 04a 04b
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
4.3.1:	Establish and maintain student accounts on district network servers to enable secondary students to save work throughout the year. Consider automating this process. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: I02 I07 TL08 TL12 TL18	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Accounts for students are created. Automated account provisioning system implemented.
4.3.2:	Select and adopt technology-based instructional materials that support teaching the TEKS. Included are calculators, science lab probes, and curriculum-based streaming video services. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: I01 I02 I07 I13 TL01 TL02 TL08 TL10 TL18	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Budgets, Approved software/hardware lists
4.3.3:	Provide technical assistance for special education personnel through sped technology facilitator individually and in small groups. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: I01 I02 I13 TL01 TL02 TL08 TL10	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Technology work order log
4.3.4:	Provide instructional technology training for at least one teacher per building through Region IV. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: EP01 TL01 TL02 TL03 TL04 TL05 TL07 TL08 TL09 TL14 TL19 TL20 TL21	2004-2005	Technology Staff Development	Budget, Region IV certifications

GOAL 5: TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE: Address the needs of changing technology and upgrade equipment as necessary to accommodate changing trends.
OBJECTIVE 5.1:   Continue to upgrade current facilities to meet constantly changing technology standards so that a high quality of infrastructure can be established and maintained to facilitate the use of technology in teaching and learning. Budget Amount $3353499.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 01 03 05 06 12
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
5.1.1:	Utilize development center lab computers to evaluate new software. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01 AS02 AS07 AS08 I01 I02 I07 I14	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Loading of new software trials. Schedule of software demonstrations
5.1.2:	Require established minimum standards for all new workstations, printers, and servers. Monitor all orders Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01 AS02 AS07 AS08 I01 I02 I07 I14	2004-2005	Director of Technology	District standards posted on district's web site
5.1.3:	Develop a replacement schedule for aged technology equipment. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01 AS02 AS07 AS08 I01 I02 I04 I06 I07 I14	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Board approved replacement schedule with budget.
5.1.4:	Create an administrative regulation on donated hardware. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01 AS02 AS07 AS08 I01 I02 I07 I14	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Publish administrative regulation on district web site
5.1.5:	Purchase, install network management tools Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01 AS02 AS07 AS08 I01 I02 I07 I14	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Desktop, Server, and network tools are installed and working
5.1.6:	Install generator for Network Operations Center Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01 AS02 AS07 AS08 I01 I02 I07 I14	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Generator installed
5.1.7:	Continue to insure a minimum of one networked teacher/student workstation in every classroom and maintain 4:1 student to computer ratios on all campuses Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS01 AS02 AS07 AS08 I01 I02 I07 I14	2004-2005	Director of Technology	List of computers and classrooms
OBJECTIVE 5.2:   Facilitate the acquisition of administrative and instructional software and hardware for more efficient access to information, increased systems connectivity, and improved student achievement. Budget Amount $932100.00 LRPT category: Infrastructure for Technology E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates:
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
5.2.1:	Continue investigation of finance systems/components to ensure quality reporting of financial data. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: I02 I03 I10 I12	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Finance system needs assessment
5.2.2:	Document software licenses district-wide. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: I02 I03 I10 I12	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Database of all software purchases and licenses.
5.2.3:	Continue to investigate multiple financial arrangements for securing and recycling work stations and other technology. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: I02 I03 I04 I05 I10 I12	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Board approved plan for financing technology needs.
5.2.4:	Establish a technology review committee to review and approve all new hardware, software, staff development, and personnel needs. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: EP13 EP14 I02 I03 I10 I12	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Functioning technology review committee
5.2.5:	Continue to provide and upgrade as needed high-speed internet access for every classroom. The definition of "high speed" is a moving target. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: I02 I03 I10 I12	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Response time is acceptable. Bandwidth logs show available capacity.
5.2.6:	Purchase an IP based Video Security System Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: I02 I03 I10 I12	2004-2005	Administrator for Operations	Security personnel is capable of viewing video surveillance from and connected workstation district wide.
5.2.7:	Purchase an IP based Phone system Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: I02 I03 I10 I12	2004-2005	Administrator for Operations	Current Plexar is replaced.
5.2.8:	Pilot wireless access for special program assessment & support personnel on campuses and at Brazos Crossing; utilize wireless access at Curriculum Cottage Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: I02	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Teacher surveys, access logs,

GOAL 6: COMMUNITY INVOLEMENT: Community involvement initiatives will provide increased information, training opportunities, and access to district patrons.
OBJECTIVE 6.1:   Provide opportunities for community involvement in the use of district technology resources at all schools. Budget Amount $18000.00 LRPT category: Administration and Support Services E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 09 10
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
6.1.1:	Offer computer training relevant to the workplace for parents through designated site in three attendance zones (red, gold, blue) through the TARGET grant if grant is obtained. Leverage Adult literacy initiatives. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05 AS06 AS07 I09 I12	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Schedule of offerings. Log of patrons who attend sessions.
OBJECTIVE 6.2:   Develop and maintain strategies to provide efficient and timely information to district patrons. Budget Amount $2500.00 LRPT category: Administration and Support Services E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 09
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
6.2.1:	Maintain a patron log-in system for website to give parents and community members immediate access to district information, newsletters, committee reports, school information, and emergency information. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05 AS06 AS07 I09 I11 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Web page hits report for district webpage
6.2.2:	Provide needed parent information via District Website. Work with schools to add school information and booster club information to patrons Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05 AS06 AS07 I09 I11 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Availability of information and web page hits report for district webpage
6.2.3:	Investigate use of public access channels to broadcast selected district programming. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05 AS06 AS07 I09 I11 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Report to superintendent the options availed to the district.
6.2.4:	Continue training campuses in use of web-based application that permits campuses to work on their own websites. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05 AS06 AS07 I09 I11 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	List of staff with access, report of web page update dates.
6.2.5:	Update and expand information available on District Website Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05 AS06 AS07 I09 I11 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	New content on District web site
6.2.6:	Support and maintain district email system. Upgrade to new system once school year is underway. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05 AS06 AS07 I09 I11 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Migration to new system complete and operational.
OBJECTIVE 6.3:   Develop community partnerships for piloting parent education programs (YMCA, RoseRich Recreation, Wal-Mart, Fiesta, Project Learn, Head Start) Budget Amount $12000.00 LRPT category: Administration and Support Services E-Rate Correlates: ER01 NCLB Correlates: 09
Strategies		Timeline:	Person(s) Responsible:	Evidence:
6.3.1:	Develop community partnerships for piloting parent education programs (YMCA, RoseRich Recreation, Wal-Mart, Fiesta, Project Learn, Head Start) Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05 AS06 AS07 I03 I09 I11 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	Board approved plan for community partnerships
6.3.2:	Investigate and pursue grant funding to support community involvement programs. Comments: LEA LRPT Correlates: AS05 AS06 AS07 I03 I09 I11 I12 I15	2004-2005	Director of Technology	List of Grants applied for

Budget

Total amount of Title II, Part D formula funds received for the current year of this plan: $103414.62

Method of application for formula funds: Application via a Title II, Part D shared services arrangement or cooperative

Budget year 2004
Budget item	Cost	Funding Sources with amount per source
Staff Development	$332472.00	Local 68% Title IID 31% 1% Tech Allotment
Telecommunications & Internet Access	$295759.00	100% Local
Materials & Supplies	$220548.00	92% Local 8% Tech Allotment
Equipment	$4222925.00	5% Local 12% Tech Allotment 83% Bond
Maintenance	$773537.00	100% Local
Miscellaneous Expenses	$1639563.00	40% Local 3% Tech Allotment 57% Bond
Total	$7,484,804.00

Evaluation

Evaluation Process:
Lamar CISD actively monitors all technology implementations as part of our ongoing evaluation plan. This plan will be revisited and revised annually by the Technology Planning Committee. Each campus has a Site Based Team that communicates directly with the Instructional Technologist assigned to the campus. This provides for constant communication between the campuses and the district office. The results of the Technology Planning Committee and the District Plan Technology plan are posted on our district webpage.

Surveys, survey results, progress reports and TAGLIT are also used in many of our schools by both teachers and students for collecting data. The Texas STaR chart is used as a working document for all technological decisions made by the district. The collected data plays a part in creating our professional staff development offerings. The Instructional Technology Department continually evaluates the impact of technology on teaching and learning.

Evaluation Method:
The Technology Department trains principals on what to look for in classrooms and how to connect the usage of technology to the PDAS document. Observation, questionnaires and benchmark testing are used to evaluate levels 3-5.

The district collects information on an ongoing basis in order to continually improve the learning opportunities for students. Each year students in grades 2, 5 and 8 will complete a TA TEKS benchmark assessment providing feedback on their technology skills. These skills will allow elementary students to be prepared for the challenging academic standar