Minnewaska Area Schools. e Technology Plan

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1 Minnewaska Area Schools e 2020 Technology Plan

2 We believe that a STRONG and PROGRESSIVE school is CONNECTED! Technology enhances connections and will better prepare MAS graduates for a technology-based world.

3 Further, we believe we are teaching to a new generation of students that are connected and mobile; who are applying real technology while competing with students with similar learning opportunities and experiences.

4 What would approval of this technology levy mean? 1:1 devices for ALL students K-12 by 2018 Technology Integration and Enhancement SMART Boards in ALL Classrooms PreK-12

5 Technology levy - continued Fast, Dependable Network Safety and Security Upgrades Internet Accessibility for ALL Students Updated Hardware and Software

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7 What is a 1:1? What are the educational benefits? Improved learning Tablets make technology accessible to young children. Benefits include improved test scores, attendance, and student engagement. A touch-screen interface for all ages 1:1 devices provide access to technology and are developmentally appropriate even for young children. Affordable technology choice Less expensive Schools with limited budgets consider them a great option

8 What will our students gain? Technology Considerations Curriculum Integration Applied Technology Student Life/Communication Technology Instruction

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10 e year Plan Mobile Pilot (7-12 Science) Focused on Applied Technology Starting with Junior High Rotation ex: Laser cutter Re-Start the Technology Instruction Curriculum Business Program Reinstated and Supported Identify Integration & Deployment plan Finalize Infrastructure Planning Teacher Devices for Exploration and Training Conduct Staff Training Policy Updates

11 e year Plan Year 1 of mobile rollout Begin Deployment plan Continued staff training Infrastructure completion Focus on curriculum integration

12 e year Plan Year 2 of mobile rollout Building on Success Stories from Initial Roll-out Build Best Practices Anticipated Rollout in Grades 7-12 of the 1:1 Initiative Qualitative Analysis of Success

13 e year Plan Year 3 of mobile rollout Staff Development around identified Best Practices Quantitative Analysis of Success Year 4 of mobile rollout All students (K-12) with a mobile device Replacement Cycle begins

14 Committee Recommendations Robust infrastructure Focused AND ongoing professional development and training Teacher driven / commitment Thoughtful rollout to include teacher, parent, and student needs / training Focused curriculum centered around the four main areas: integration, applied technology, technology instruction, and digital student communication

15 Technology Capital Project Levy Referendum Minnewaska Area Schools November 4, 2014

16 Technology Referendum What is it? A vote by the school district s residents to allow the school district to qualify for additional revenue; additional tax revenue will be used to create a separate capital project referendum account; all tax revenue will be deposited into this account and will be used ONLY to enhance accessibility to technology.

17 Terms A 10 year capital project levy with taxes payable in 2015 Proposed levy amount would be $200,000 per year

18 Tax Impact Homestead Valuation Annual $125,000 $14 $175,000 $22 $275,000 $37 $350,000 $48 1 acre of land $0.98/acre ($7,000/acre valuation)

19 Ballot Question (2 nd Q) The board of ISD #2149 has proposed a capital project levy authorization. Money raised will provide funds to cover costs related to the replacement, support and maintenance of software, computers, mobile devices, improved technology systems, networks, infrastructure, integration, and related training. Q - Shall the technology project levy proposed by the board of ISD 2149 be approved? Y or N

20 Next Steps? Following the passage of the November 4 th referendum

21 Questions?